“Constructing Safety Leadership”

Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079 Saskatoon | 2606 Koyl Avenue | Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X9 | Tel: 306.652.0907 | Fax: 306.652.0923 | 1.800.817.2079

ESTERHAZY REGIONAL SAFETY COMMITTEE

MEETING # 4 2018 DATE: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 TIME: 12:00 P.M. LOCATION: Chicken Chef Esterhazy - 300 Kennedy Drive

AGENDA

4.0 Call to Order - Introductions 4.1 Adoption of Agenda 4.2 Adoption of Minutes 4.3 Business Arising from Minutes 4.4 Reports

4.4.1 Chairperson’s Report 4.4.2 SCSA Update

4.5 New Business

4.5.1 New Tool Box Talk – Power Line Safety 4.5.2 Presentation: To be Announced 4.5.3 Accident/Incident Discussion

4.6 Date of Next Meeting – Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4.7 Adjournment

Please RSVP on or before Monday, November 19, 2018

“Constructing Safety Leadership”

Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079 Saskatoon | 2606 Koyl Avenue | Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X9 | Tel: 306.652.0907 | Fax: 306.652.0923 | 1.800.817.2079

ESTERHAZY Regional Safety Committee Anonymous Incident Report Form

To help learn from each other’s experiences, rather than all having to learn the hard way, we can benefit by sharing incidents such as near misses or accidents that have caused damage. By sharing the information about the incident, it’s causes and the corrective action that was put in place, we can elevate safety within our entire industry. If you know of an incident that you think that others would benefit from knowing about, please fill out the incident report form below. Then provide the information by:

1. Dropping it into the anonymous reporting box at the next Regional Safety Committee Meeting

2. E-mailing it back to scsainfo@scsaonline.ca (your identity or company identity will not be revealed to anyone other than the owner of that e-mail address).

3. Fax it back to 306-525-1542 (the identity of the sender will be as confidential as they wish to make it). All submissions will be read as part of the incident discussion at the next regional safety committee meeting, without revealing the source.

Anonymous Incident Report Form

Near Miss Property Damage Personal Injury What happened? What conditions and situations contributed to the incident? What was the immediate cause? What were the underlying causes? What was done, or is planned to be done to prevent similar incidents in the future?

SCSA Update 2019 WCB PRELIMINARY RATES

Visit www.scsaonline.ca/news/regional-safety-committees to view SCSA RSC meeting minutes and dates.

To attend a meeting, call your nearest SCSA office or email scsainfo@scsaonline.ca

In addition to five new safety topics (Hoist, Cranes, and Lifting Devices; Hot Work; Housekeeping; Noise Control and Hearing Conservation; Silica), an electronic Hazard Assessment Tool was also added to the latest version of the SCSA’s ‘Guide to OHS (Occupational Health and Safety) Legislation’ mobile app. The Hazard Assessment Tool allows workers to easily select and enter information as they would with the paper version, without the hassle of maintaining paper documentation. Hazard assessments can be conveniently saved, downloaded, and shared electronically, with the option of revising them at a later date. The mobile version contains all of the required fields to comply with

the requirements of the Certificate of Recognition (COR®)

program. Download the app from either the Apple/Google store by searching for “SCSA” or install the latest update to see the new Hazard Assessment Tool and topics.

2019 Regional Safety Committee Meetings

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HAZARD ASSESSMENT TOOL

On October 16, 2018, Sask WCB released the preliminary

premium rates for 2019. In December, employers will be

notified of their specific rate and experience rating. For the “B”

Building Construction Rate Code, preliminary rates have

increased in the ‘B11 Construction Trades’ and ‘B12

Residential Construction’ sub-codes and have decreased for

the ‘B13 Commercial, Industrial Construction’ code. The

increases in the B11 and B12 codes reflect the WCB's

implementation of the Enhanced Rate Model, which will be

applied to all industries in 2019. The premium rates above are

the industry premium rate per $100 of assessable payroll. For

more information, please visit www.wcbsask.com

Nov / Dec 2018

RSC SCSA Update

2018 Rate 2019 Proposed Rate % Change

B11 1.52% 1.55% 2.0%

B12 2.55% 2.58% 1.2%

B13 1.91% 1.79% -6.3%

The SCSA will be hosting its second annual Constructing Safety Leadership Conference at TCU place in Saskatoon on April 10, 2019. A panel of industry experts, moderated by SCSA President, Collin Pullar, will be discussing how to make Saskatchewan's construction industry the safest construction environment in Canada. Join us that day in person or watch a live streaming. Check scsaonline.ca/newsfeed and follow “SCSAonline” on Facebook and Twitter for more details.

INCREASED WORKPLACE FATALITIES

The Saskatchewan WCB released data on Oct.11, 2018 documenting a rise in the number of workplace fatalities in the province during the first eight months of 2018. From Jan. 1 to Aug. 31 of 2018, there were 37 workplace fatalities. Over the past 15 years, WCB data show workplace fatalities averaged

37 per year in Saskatchewan. In 2017, the province saw 27 fatalities – the lowest number of fatalities in that timeframe. For practical steps employers and workers can take to prevent workplace injuries and deaths, consult with the SCSA and visit the WorkSafe Saskatchewan website: www.worksafesask.ca

October 2018

Although power line contacts are preventable, near

misses, injuries, and deaths near power lines are

all too common. There have been more than 6,000

power line contacts in Saskatchewan over the past

10 years. Nine people have lost their lives in that

time and many others have been left with injuries.

Using proper safety procedures near power lines is

absolutely necessary for your safety and the safety

of others around you. Avoiding contact with power

lines requires a strong awareness of safety factors

and good decision-making ability.

Underestimating height or width of equipment is

usually a cause; fatigue is also a common factor.

Almost half of all power line contacts involve large

equipment. Always be aware of your surroundings,

and keep SaskPower’s Look Up and Live! slogan in

mind.

Make these safety steps part of your plan when

power lines are identified within 6.1m of the work

area:

Take time to note the location of all power lines

in and around your worksite. Be aware of both

overhead and underground power lines.

Before operating equipment, make a safety plan

that prevents contact with lines.

Take the time to examine the hazard and use a

trained signaler.

Always use a spotter on the ground to warn you

of any dangers when moving equipment.

Check the height of your equipment / load and

never ride or climb on either when near a power

line. Be sure to lower equipment where needed.

Don't ground your equipment around a power

line.

Watch for uneven ground that may cause your

vehicle to weave, bob, or bounce.

To prevent fatigue, ensure you get plenty of rest

before starting work, take multiple breaks, and

drink plenty of water throughout the day.

Call 1-866-828-4888 or visit sask1stcall.com

before you dig. SaskPower will send someone

out to locate any underground lines so you can

avoid them while doing your work. Also, notify

SaskPower to have a power line de-energized,

disconnected, relocated, or isolated if required.

Depending on the voltage of the power line, you

need to establish a safe working distance between

your equipment and power lines. Follow the

applicable limits outlined in Table 22 of the

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations

and make sure everyone follows these guidelines.

Power Line

Safety

If you contact or see a downed power line, do not get out of your vehicle. Call SaskPower at 306-310-2220 or call 911 immediately to have the power line de-energized. Tell bystanders to stay at least 33 feet (about 10 metres) away. If you need to exit the equipment or vehicle due to an imminent risk — such as a fire — make sure you have a clear and wire-free exit. Then cross your arms, put your legs together, and jump as far as you can; landing on both feet before shuffling or hopping at least 10 metres away.

For more information on power line safety, please

visit the SCSA Safety Tips webpage:

www.scsaonline.ca/ resources/safety_tips

When accidents and incidents happen on the jobsite, we are always quick to point the finger at lack of training, not

following practices or procedures, or even improper supervision. The idea that the hazards and dangers associated

with the job were not properly communicated to all of the workers is often missed.

Tool Box Talks can go by many names, and although formats may vary, these meetings all serve one purpose: to

inform employees and contract workers. Tool Box Talks are short, informal, meetings between management and the

workers on a jobsite. The goal of these meetings is to reinforce

current safe job procedures, inform workers of new and/or

relevant procedures, review recent safety violations/incidents,

and ensure workers are up-to-date on the information required

to complete their work safely.

Always use a Tool Box Talk form to record the meeting topic,

date, who was in attendance, and any follow-up actions to be

taken. Not only do these forms help with consistency of record

keeping, but they also ensure that nothing is missed. At the

end of the meeting have management sign off on the form.

One of the most important aspects of a Tool Box Talk is giving

workers an opportunity to voice their concerns and ask questions. All employees have a right to participate in health

and safety as it relates to their work and it is the supervisor or manager’s responsibility to create an environment for

them to do so. Once the meeting is over, and the form is filled out, it should be filed with other documented Tool Box

Talks. Remember that Tool Box Talks are short and informal, they are not meant to be intimidating. Use the

opportunity to have fun and stay on top of what is necessary to keep safety culture a strong part of the business.

For a full listing of Tool Box Talk topics, visit: www.scsaonline.ca/resources/tool-box-talks

For a copy of the Tool Box Talk form, visit: www.scsaonline.ca/pdf/Tool_Box_Meeting.pdf

The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is an industry-funded, membership-based, non-

profit organization that provides cost-effective, accessible safety training and advice to employers and

employees in the construction industry throughout the province to reduce the human and financial losses

associated with injuries. Registered March 20, 1995, the SCSA is, and has been since inception, committed

to injury prevention. Serving almost 10,000 member companies with business offices in both Regina and

Saskatoon, the major business units of the association are Advisory Services, Business Development,

Corporate Services, Program Services and Training. The mission of the SCSA is constructing safety

leadership in Saskatchewan and the vision is to create the safest construction environment in Canada.

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