Table of Contents Foreword... i 1. Introduction Why An Occupational Health and Safety Program... 1.1 Demonstrating Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety... 1.4 Appendix I: District Commitment to Health and Safety... 1.6 2. Implementing in Schools and District Worksites Overview... 2.1 Getting Started (Establishing Due Diligence)... 2.1 Developing an Action Plan... 2.5 Demonstrating Due Diligence (On-going Activities)... 2.7 Monitoring and Compliance... 2.8 3. Hazard Assessment and Control Overview... 3.1 Legislative Requirements... 3.1 Guidelines for Meeting Legislative Requirements... 3.4 Training Requirements... 3.11 Implementation Process... 3.11 Appendix I: Conducting Internal Workplace Inspections... 3.13 Appendix II: Sample Position Hazard Assessments... 3.18 Forms... 3.71 Hazard Report Form... 3.72 Position Hazard Assessment... 3.74 Task Hazard Analysis... 3.75 Worksite Inspection Forms... 3.76 i
4. Emergency Preparedness 5. First Aid Overview... 5.1 Legislative Requirements... 5.1 Guidelines for Meeting Legislative Requirements... 5.2 Training Requirements... 5.6 Implementation Process... 5.7 Appendix I: First Aid Training and Supplies - Minimum Requirements for Schools and District Worksites... 5.8 Appendix II: Required Contents of First Aid Kits... 5.10 Appendix III: Frequently Asked Questions... 5.12 Appendix IV: First Aid Checklist for Schools... 5.15 Forms... 5.17 Trained First Aiders... 5.18 6. Chemical Hazards Overview... 6.1 Legislative Requirements... 6.2 Guidelines For Meeting Legislative Requirements... 6.7 Special Considerations... 6.28 Training Requirements... 6.43 Implementation Process... 6.45 Appendix I: Hazardous Waste Pick-up Procedures... 6.46 Forms... 6.47 Workplace Hazardous Waste Shipping Document (Caretaking)... 6.48 Worksite Chemical Disposal Form (Mixed Chemical) for Science, CTS Art and Drama... 6.49 Worksite Chemical Disposal Form (Pure Chemical) for Science, CTS Art and Drama... 6.50 Receiving Dangerous Goods (TDG) Check List... 6.51 ii June 2004
Chemical Inventory List... 6.52 Annual WHMIS / TDG Site Evaluation Instrument... 6.53 7. Personal Protective Equipment Overview... 7.1 Legislative Requirements... 7.1 Guidelines for Meeting Legislative Requirements... 7.3 Training Requirements... 7.8 Implementation Process... 7.8 Appendix I: District Personal Protective Equipment Guide... 7.9 8. Hearing Conservation Overview... 8.1 Legislative Requirements... 8.1 Guidelines for Meeting Legislative Requirements... 8.3 Training Requirements... 8.4 Implementation Process... 8.4 Appendix I... 8.6 Occupational Exposure Limits for Noise... 8.6 Selection of Hearing Protection Devices... 8.6 Permissible Background Noise Conditions During Audiometric Testing... 8.7 Noise Level - Examples... 8.7 9. Confined Spaces Overview... 9.1 Legislative Requirements... 9.2 Guidelines for Meeting Legislative Requirements... 9.4 Training Requirements... 9.6 Implementation Process... 9.6 iii
Appendix I: Confined Space Code of Practice...9.8 Confined Spaces....9.8 Regulations and Guidelines...9.8 Confined Space Entry and Work Requirements...9.9 Identifying Confined Spaces...9.16 Types of Confined Spaces...9.17 Attachment I: Confined Space Identification Checklist...9.22 Attachment II: Sample Photographs of Confined Spaces...9.23 Attachment III: Training Requirements...9.29 Attachment IV: Emergency Response Guide...9.31 Attachment V: Confined Space Entry Checklist...9.32 Forms... 9.34 Confined Space Entry Permit (Level I)...9.35 Confined Space Entry Permit (Level II)...9.36 Atmospheric Testing Record Form...9.37 Task Hazard Analysis...9.38 10. Infection Control 11. Employee Safety and Security Overview... 11.1 Legislative Requirements... 11.1 Guidelines for Meeting Legislative Requirements... 11.1 Training Requirements... 11.2 Implementation Process... 11.2 Appendix I: Brochure - Employee Safety and Security... 11.3 Appendix II: Safety and Security... 11.6 Appendix III: Table of Contents - Regulations... 11.7 Forms... 11.8 Employee Safety and Security - Workplace Checklist... 11.9 iv
12. Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation Overview... 12.1 Legislative Requirements... 12.3 Guidelines for Meeting Legislative Requirements... 12.4 Reporting Accidents/Incidents and Hazards... 12.4 Worker s Compensation Board (WCB)... 12.6 (OH&S)... 12.8 Accident/Incident and Hazard Investigation... 12.10 Training Requirements... 12.20 Implementation Process... 12.20 Appendix I... 12.22 Table 1 - Accident Investigation... 12.22 Table 2.1 - Incident (Event) Investigation... 12.23 Table 2.2 - Incident (Personal Behaviour) Investigation... 12.24 Table 3 - Hazard Investigation... 12.25 Reporting and Investigation Flow Chart... 12.26 Forms... 12.27 Accident Report and First Aid Record Form (Student)... 12.28 Accident Report and First Aid Record Form (Employee)... 12.31 Accident Report and First Aid Record Form (Contractor, Volunteer, Visitor or Third Party)... 12.34 Hazard Report Form... 12.37 WCB Employer s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease Form... 12.39 WCB Worker s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease Form... 12.41 Accident Investigation Report... 12.44 Witness Statement... 12.47 v
13. Safe Work Practices Overview... 13.1 Legislative Requirements... 13.1 Guidelines for Meeting Legislative Requirements... 13.2 Training Requirements... 13.4 Implementation... 13.4 14. Third Party Contractor Adherence 15. Glossary vi