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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BRUCE
BY-LAW NO. 94-10
BEING A BY-LAW to adopt a Safety Policy for the Township of Bruce.
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.45, Section 101
and Section 102 authorizes a Municipality to pass by-laws.
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of
Bruce deems it expedient that a Safety Policy be established, and
enacts as follows:
1. That the Township of Bruce Safety Manual, a copy of which is
attached as a schedule and forms an integral part of this by-
law, is hereby authorized and approved by the Council of the
Township of Bruce.
2. That this Safety Manual be copied for the employees, posted in
the work place and used as a training manual for staff.
By-law introduced and read a First time this TWELFTH day of APRIL,
1994.
By-law read a Second time this TWELFTH day of APRIL, 1994.
By-law read a Third time and finally passed, signed, sealed, and
numbered 94-10 this TWELFTH day of APRIL, 1994.
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TIm TOWNSHIP OF BRUCH
SAFETY MANUAL
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This manual contains the reguJations that will be used as the standards for safety by all
employees of the Township of Bruce. These regulations are minimum criteria only and
amplification or further reference can be gained from one or more of the following Legislative
Acts and any amendments or revisions made to them.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act
The Workers' Compensation Act
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
The Pesticides Act
The Explosives Act of Canada
In the event of conflict, the above Acts take precedence over this manual.
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HRALTH AND SAFETY RF.PRR~F.NTATIVE
In accordance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, a Health
and Safety representative shall be selected.
FUNCTIONS· OF TIm RF.PRR~F.NT ATIVE
1. To conduct regular workplace inspections to identify potential bazards of materials
processes or equipment. These inspections shall be conducted monthly. Records will be
kept which identify any possible bazards and action taken to rectify the problem.
2. To ensure that education and training programmes are sufficient so that all employees are
thoroughly knowledgeable of their rights, restrictions, responsibilities and duties under
the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
3. Make feC()1TI1IIP.IIAhons to the employer and the employee for the improvement of health
and safety of all employees.
4. Recommend to the employer and the employees, the establishment, maintenance and
monitoring of programmes, measures and procedures respec.tiag health and safety of
employees.
5. Obtain information respectillg the Health and Safety experience and work practices and
chlndtn-ds in other municipo.titi"'S,
6. Shall investigate and report on all accidents that have occurred.
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GRNF.R AI.
Employees are encouraged to discuss their problems with their immediate supervisor
before bringing it to the attention of the Health and Safety representative.
FIRST AID
1. Each department must provide First Aid Kits in each building, area of a building or
location where work: is being performed, as detailed below.
2. Each vehicle owned by, or operated on behalf of the Township of Bruce, shall be
equipped with a First Aid Kit. as detai1ed below.
3. Inspections of First Aid Kits at intervals of not more than three (3) months is required.
Each kit shall be provided with an inspection card on which the date of inspection shall
be recorded.
4. First Aid Supply requirements are as follows:
- A cmrent edition of a standard St. John Ambulance First Aid Manual
- One card of safety pins (12)
- Twelve (12) IIII'-iye dressings, individually wrapped
- Four (4) sterile gauze pads, three (3) inches square
- Two (2) rolls of gauze bandage, two (2) inches wide
- Two (2) four (4) inch sterile bandage compresses and one (1) triangular bandage
- Two (2) rolls of splint paðmng
- One (1) roll-up splint
5. Any First Aid Kit which has been used shall be restocked as soon as possible. The
employee using the Kit shall be responsible for notifying their supervisor that the Kit is
now incomplete.
6. First Aid training for employees is to be ongoing.
7. The Works garage is to be equipped with an emergency bum kit.
8. The Works garage is to be equipped with an eyewash station.
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RMP1.nVF.R INßJRY ACCIDENTS
1. EMPLOYEE - in the case of any accident resulting in personaI iJVury, regardless of
severity the employee must:
a. Obtain the nec-ry first aid
b. Notify his im.....mAt.. supervisor/foreman of the occurrence
c. Complete W.C.B. form
2. IMMEDIATE SUPERVlSORIFOREMAN - on being notified of a personaI injury
accident, a supervisor must:
a. Ensure that the ¡hUJ'Ò First Aid is provided
b. If required. arrange for emergency transportation
c. Where it is ~ary for the employee to receive medical attention, provide a
tw>IIIaent llkau\ñt""dnm (Workers' Compensation Board, Form 156)
d. In the case of a nugor accident (see Item 5 below) a supervisor must:
(i) Ensure that 110 person interferes with or disturbs the site, except to relieve h1Jman
suffering or to save life, or to mAintAin an essential service or prevent unnecessary
damage to equipment and property, and
(ü) Notify the Health and Safety Representative.
(iii) Investigate the !I(;l"Ï(Jent with the Health and Safety Representative.
e. Complete accident report form.
3. Complete W.C.B. (Form' 7)
4. When an employee reIumS to work following an absence due to an injury received at
wort, a W.C.B. ReImD to Work form (Form # 9) must be completed.
S. NOTICE OF DEATH OR CRITICAL INJURY
a. If an employee is killed or critically injmed on a Township project, the supervisor
shall ensure that the Police and an Inspector of the Ministry of Labour, Clerk and
the Reeve are notified immMi_ay and request the Clerk: ensure that the director,
Ministry of Labour, receives w1Ìltœ notification within 48 hours.
b. The supervisor will be respoDSib1e for notifying the next of kin.
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PR.OPRRTV DAMAGF. ACCIDENTS
1. This standard applies to any occurrence in which a vehicle, equipment or property owned
by the Township of Bruce is damaged or causes datmtge to a vehicle, equipment or
Plvpe.t)' of others, or iqiury to a non Township employee (see Employee Injury Accidents
section if injury involves an employee of the Township).
2. In the case of an accident involving a vehicle or mobile equipmeot the DRIVER or
OPERATOR shall:
a. Notify the Police Department and his immediate supervisor
b. Complete a driver's accident report as soon as possible
c. Remain at the scene of the accident until the local investigation is complete.
d. Take information from other drivers if others are involved.
3. The SUPERVISOR shall:
a. Notify the Reeve immediately if the accident is serious
b. Ensure that the Ministry of Labour is notified of the accident, if required under part
of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
c. Ascertain the extent of daml\geS and get an estimate of the cost of repairs.
d. Check the information on the driver's accident report.
e. Provide a copy of the report to the Health and Safety Representative as soon as
possible.
4. Employees may not make any statements, or enter into any discussions, regarding an
accident , other than with the Police or representatives of the Township's insurer's or with
the supervisor.
5. Repairs to dallU\ged vehicles will be under the direction of the Road Superintendent.
Vehicles involved in accidents in which someone is seriously iqiured, may not be repaired
until authorization bas been granted by the Township's insurance adjusters.
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1lIRR PROTHCTION AND RUF.RGRNCY PRor.F.D1JRR~
1. In case ofa fire in a builttillg:
a. Evacuate the bWldit\g via the closest exit
b. Notify the Fire Dq-Iwad if the phone is in a safe area
c. Attempt to extinguish the fire only if it is possible to do so safely
e. Give tW.iil!i1 to the Fire Department when they arrive
2. In the case of fire not in a building:
a. Move clear of the area
b. Notify the Fire Department
c. Attempt to extinguish the fire only if it is possible to do so safely
3. When fire causes dso~ to a Township vehicle, an Accident Report must be completed.
4. It is the responsibility of each work area to ensure !bat fire fighting equipment in their
buildings and vehicles is serviced AnmDll1y and inspected visually at least monthly.
5. Fire extinguishers that bave been discharged will be recharged as soon as possible. The
employee using the ~"gI'¡dIP.r shall be responsible for notifying hisIher supervisor that
the extinguisher has been used.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION AND CLOTHING
1. No Township employee shall conduct himself so that he is likely to endanger himself or
other persons.
2. The Township of Bruce requires every employee to wear or use such personal protective
clothing, equipmeot or device as is II"'œSS8ry for the employee's protection from the
particular hazard to which the employee is exposed and which are prescribed by law.
Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action being taken.
3. Upon hiring, the Department supervisor will arrange for the new employee to be equipped
with such personal safety equipment as required. The supervisor shall ensure that an
employee is notified of his requirement to wear or use protective clothing, equipment or
device and shall be instructed and trained in its care and use before wearing the protective
clothing, equipmeot or device.
4. For periodic tasks that are not part of the employee's work, but for which be is qualified,
he shall be supplied with any required safety equipmeot by the department having control
of the work.
5. Where an employee is exposed to the hazard of iJgury from contact of his skin with any
bazardons substances, be shall be protected:
a. By wearing apparel sufficient to protect him from iJgury, or
b. By a shield, screen or simil... barrier
6. Reflective and coloured orange or red vests or Ministry approved equivalent clothing shall
be worn by ALL persoonel when working on or adjacent to a roadway.
7. Gloves that will provide adequate protection for the specific task to be performed shall
be worn by all employees engaged in work: where a hazard to the hands exists or is likely
to exist.
8. Ties, loose clothing or jewe11ery which is loose or dangling shall not be worn while
opeMiug ~hinery or carrying out a task where a source of entanglement is present.
9. Safety lines, belts, harnesses and ropes shall be inspected to ensure that they are in good
working order at all times. If they have been involved in an actual fall, they will be
inspected immMiAtPJy and replaced if --ecestary.
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HRAD PROTECTION
I. A safety hat shall be worn by every employee who is:
a. On a construction project or on a roadway project where overhead work is being
performed. (eg, Tree l"J1ttiqg, culvert ;nchlIIAtion)
b. F.I1gaged in trimmiqg operations.
c. AssidÙlg persons working overhead.
d. Otherwise exposed to head injmy.
e. Or as prescribed by law.
2. Safety hats shall not be placed on the rear window shelf of an automobile or left lying
loose in the back of a truck.
3. Safety hats shall be replaced if defective.
4. Long hair and beauls sba11 be suitably confined to avoid entanglement in any rotating
shafts, spindle, gear, belt or other source of entAl1gJement.
5. Employees are to have a safety hat at the ready at all times.
EYE PROTECTION
1. Eye protectiOl1 shall be worn when employees are exposed to an eye injmy from:
a. Flying particles
b. Non-corrosive or poisonous substances
c. Harmful light or other rays, or
d. 0tIICI" SlI~
He shall be protected by a screen, clear or coloured safety 81"-'" or eye shields, or other
suitable device "I'P''''''- in the circlllnchlnces.
2. Eye pt'Otection devices, other than prescription safety gJ"~'ies will be provided to the
employee. .
3. Employees having significant loss of vision in either eye should wear safety gJA~ses at all
times.
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HRARTNG PROTECTION
1. Where an employee is exposed to a sound level of 90 decibels or greater, measures such
as ear protection shall be taken.
The fonowing are some .....A1I1ples of construction equipment and the approximate noise
levels they can produce.
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Compressor ~
Crane 106
Dozer 103
Backhoe ~
Front End Loader en
Truck 95
Circular Saw 116
Rock Drill 115
Electric Drill en
r.hAin!:llW 114
Upright Compactor 112
Crawler Tractor 105
( 175 hp motor)
Crawler Tractor 95
( 74 hp motor)
2. On request the Safety Rqu~~.....tAtive will carry out noise level surveys in required areas
to establish whether and to what degree hearing protection is De<"""flITy.
3. Personnel hired by the Township, who will be exposed to workplace noise of 85 dBa and
above shall have an aural e-nmi_tion prior to employment.
RR~P1RATORY PROTECTION
1. Where an employee is like1y"to be exposed to the hazard or injury from inhAling a
noxious gas, fumes or dust, or a lack of oxygen, he shall be protected by adequate
ventilation or respiratory equipment. Respiratory. protection and monitoring devices shall
be supplied to the employee.
2. Where there is a lack of oxygen, self contAiœd breathing appouatus or air line respirators
shall be used.
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FOOT PROTECTION
1. Every employee who is exposed to the danger of injury to their feet shall wear safety
footwear which meets the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and
the reguJations made tben:uoder and shall have:
a. A metal box toe.
b. A puncture rem- insole.
2. For work in or around wet locations, employees shall wear waterproof safety footwear.
3. At all times, footwear shall be of such design that it will not impede the safe performAnrP.
of any work being carried out.
BA'7..ARnoUS SITUATIONS
1. No employee may operate, or permit any person to UJI<'Iate any' equipment that he has
reason to believe is unsafe.
2. Any employee who has reasœ to believe that a piece of equipment is unsafe, or is being
used in an unsafe .............., shall report the circumstances immpÆately to the nearest
supervisor who shall take action to correct the situation.
3. If an employee finds the opelation of a piece of equipmeot to be unsafe, he shall take
action to ensure that no-oae else attempts to operate the equipment (e.g. by 'fflI"hittg a
warning tag or by locking out the power supply) and shall notify their supervisor.
4. Where safety devices required for an operation are not available, the operation shall not
be performed unless an alternative safe method, that does not require these devices, is
found.
5. Where an employee deems an operation or work site to be unsafe, he shall report the
circnmchllll""'; to his supervisor who sba11 take the appropriate action.
6. Where there is any disagreement between an employee and his supervisor as to the safety
of a piece of equipment, or its UJI<'Idtiœ, the use of the equipmeot shall be stopped and
referred to the Certified Safety Rq.. ... nlAljve.
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OFFICI< SAFETY
1. Aisles and stairs shall be kept free of obstructions.
2. Doors that are solid (without glass) shall be opened cautiously if they open into a travelled
area.
3. Overcrowding of work: areas creates accidents and shall be avoided.
4. IlluminAtion levels shall be such that all work and travel areas are adequately lit.
5. Office equipment shall be well located for its intP.ndPil purpose, operated by a trained
employee and the area properly ventilated if using noxious substances.
6. Filing cabinets shall be treated as hazardous. The following points should be noted:
a. Close cabinets with the hand, not by bumping or applying the foot.
b. Open one drawer at a time and close after use.
c. Do not leave file drawers open if leaving the area, even if only for a few seconds.
d. Do not climb on open file drawers.
e. Keep small ladders or stools used for reaching higher drawers out of the way when
not in use.
7. Floor mounted telephone or electrical boxes shall be marked, if exposed, until they can
be removed or covered.
8, Extension cords should not be used as they are dangerous when lying around. All cords
should be covered or taped to the floor when they run across the floor space.
9. Proper 1ifting techniques shall be employed at all times.
10. ShaIp or pointed objects shall1Je kept guarded and out of the way.
11. All employees must be aware of First Aid and Fire Protection procedures in their work
area.
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VBHIn.F. OPERATION
1. Township vehicl~ may only be operated by employees, authorized to do so by their
supervisor.
2. Vehicles may not be operated on the road unless the driver has a valid Ontario Drivers'
Licence, of the applicable class, in their position.
3. No employee shall operate a Township vehicle on a construction project unless they have
the training aDd experieDce ~, and are authorized and qua1ified by the law to
Vp<a. a vehicle on a highway. (The above is not applicable to a person under the
instruction of a qua1ified person).
4. Any employee whose duties involve the operation of a Township vehicle must notify their
supervisor and the Clelk, if at any time:
a. Their driver's licence is suspended or revoked.
b. The class of their driver's licence is changed.
c. They develop a pbysical.or 1J1efIta1 condition which may affect their ability to
drive.
d. They are informed by a medical practitioner tbat they may not operate a vehicle,
either tempoJadly or permanently.
5. A vehicle may not be operated by an employee under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
other substances likely to impair their judgement.
6. Operators shall c:heclc die vehicle in their charge before putting the vehicle into service.
If unaccountable M""V' is discovered, the operator shall:
a. Report the ~F to their supervisor.
b. Note the dAftU\ge in the Equipment Operation daily record book.
7. A Vehicle condition report must be completed for any problems encountered with the
JDPi'....niNIl UJ'"'Idbon of the vehicle.
8. Where vebic1es are equipped With seat belts, they shall be worn when the vehicle is in
motion.
9. When refuelliqg vehid~ the engine shall be switched off. The 'No Smoking' rule shall
be strictly enforced in die refitelliqg area and no source of ignition shall be allowed within
3 metres (10 feet) of die ð~åqg point.
10. An employee shall not remain on, or in, 3 vehicle where they may be endangered during
the loadil1g or Imlnlldiqg of the vehicle.
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VEHICI.F. OPERATION (~nnt'cO
11. Where a vehicle is left unattended by the operator, the vehicle shall be locked or rendered
incapable of being started by an unauthorized person.
12. All Township vehicles shall be equipped with the following:
a. A First Aid Kit
b. A fire extinguisher
c. Three flares
13. Vehicles used for mA;nt......nce or construction purposes, which are required to stop on
the travelled portion of the roadway shall be equipped with top mounted revolving or
flashing amber lights. This does not apply to vehicles used in snow removal operations
where blue Iigbts shall be used.
14. When a vehicle is being reversed and the driver's view is obstructed, a signal man shall,
wherever possible, assist the operator.
HRA VY EOUIPURNT OPRRA TION
1. A vehicle or other m",.h;.....-y shall not be driven, operated or located so near the wall of
an excavation as to """"ngr.r an employee by affecting the stability of the wall.
2. Township equipment shall be properly maintained and will not be used while undergoing
repair.
3. No worker shall use as a work place a platform, buc1œt, basket, bucket, load, hook or
sling that is capable of moving and that is supported by a fork-lift truck, front end loader
or similar machi""'Y.
4. Where a bucket of a front end loader or backhoe, blade of a bulldozer, load of a crane
or other hoisting lJUI"hinery is in a raised position, the operator shall not leave the
controls of the vehicle or equipmeot unattended. Where any employee is required to work
or walk under any raised part of such equipment, it shall be securely blocked and
propped.
5. An operator shall operate a shovel, backhoe or ~mil.... excavating machine only in such
a mAnner that no part of the machine or load will pass over an employee,
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MATERJAL~
1. Materials and equipmeot shall be stored so that the pile or stack is secure against tipping
or falling and can be removed safely.
2. Materials shall be moved with "Pl'loprlate precautions and safeguards so that the safety
of the employee doing the moving, or any other employee, is not """'Angered.
3. Materials shall be placed on or removed from the vehicle of conveyance and secured in
a .....- tbat conforms to safe practices. Securing materials such as blocks, ropes,
chains, etc. shall not be removed until it has been ascertained that tile removal can be
made without "....m.g the material to move so as to endanger an employee.
BA7.ARnnl1~ MATBR1Al_~
This standard applies to all flammAhle, corrosive, or toxic materials. A liquid is
considered flam.....hle if it has a closed cup flash point below 93 degrees centigrade
(200 degrees fahrenheit). A SIJbsÞ...... is considered corrosive if it causes severe damage
when in contact with living tissue. A material is considered toxic if health hazard can
result from in....l.tinn, skin contact, skin absorption or oral ingestion.
Individual manuals i-I.iniqg to pesticides, chlorine and ammonia can be found in the
aPJn'OlXiate departments.
1. All containers of hazardous material must be clearly labelled as to contents. The words
flAmmAhle or corrosive or toxic as "Pl'lopriate must be used to indicate the hazard
together with the words danger, warning or caution, as appropriate, to indicate the
severity of the hazard.
2. Corrosive and toxic materials must be stored separately from flAmmAhle materials.
3. FlAmmable 1iquids in work: areas must be stored in safety contAiners having a OolUldiAn
Standards Association or WJderwriter's laboratory approval.
4. When dispensing flAm.....hle 1iquids, oonmiJlf!l'S made of conduction material must be
grounded. .
5. Smnkittg is prohibited in areas where flAlII1IUIhle materials are used, stored or dispensed.
6. COIIOSive liquids in work: areas must be stored in as small a contAÙV!r as practical.
Whenever possible, unbreakable containers will be used.
7. PeISona1 protective equipmeat, including safety goggles, will be worn by all persons
....ndlil1g corrosive systems.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL~ (cont'cO
8. In any area where toxic material is in use, a programme to minimi7.e the hazard is
required. This material will include personal hygiene measures, provision of protective
equipment and development of emergency procedures app¡opliate to the hazard.
9. No hazardous material shall be stored above eye level.
WORICPLACR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL~ INFORMATION SYSTEM (W.H.M.LS.)
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.) is a complex
system designed to provide employers and workers with a uniform level of information
about hazardous materials used in the workplace.
W.H.M.I.S. system requires information about hazardous materials to be provided in the
following way.
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Every supplier of a hazardous material must, as a condition of sale or importation,
label and provide information about it. As a condition of using the material in the
workplace, employers must mAintAin the labels and information provided by the
supplier.
b. Milt"';",. ~r.v n.... m._ eM S D.S.)
To supplement the labels, suppliers and employers must create or obtain material
safety data sheets (M.S.D.S.) contAining a variety of information about its effects.
c. Tnini"r
Employers must train their employees in 1he use of labels and M.S.D.S. by
impl~.I;"g worlœr education programmes.
This training will be updated annually and will be mandatory for all employees.
LARm.T.ING HAZARDOUS MATF.RIAL~
A 'label' is defined as including 'any mark. sign device, stamp, seal, sticker, tic1œt, tag
or ~Japper. The supplier must attach to a controlled product (or its container) an
information label that meets the requirenaents set out as follows.
CONTENT OF I..ARm.s
The Federal content products regulations set out the requirements for the content of
supplier labels, each must contain:
A. A product identifiec
A 'product identifier' is defined as 'the brand name, code name or code number
specified by a mppJier or the chemical name, common name, genuine name or
trade name'.
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B. A supplier identifier
A 'supplier identifier' is defined as the name of the supplier of the controlled
product.
C. M.S.D.S. availability.
The label must include a Ratemetlt advising the 1JSa' of the controlled product that
an M.S.D.S., contAining more information, is available.
D. Hazard Symbols.
The controlled products regulations set out standardized, circular symbols
corresponding to the cl-- of controlled products listed there. The label must
include a hazanI symbol for each W.H.M.I.S. class that the controlled product
falls into.
E. Risk phrases, precautionary measures and first aid measures.
This information is required if the container has a capacity of more that 100
milli1itres. Risk phrases are short statements such as 'eye irritant', describing the
product's hazardous pt~. Precautionary measures are short statements
setting out measures to be followed when lutndlittg, using or being exposed to the
product. First aid mellCIJJ'eS are short statements describing the steps to be taken
in each case of exposure.
RI.F.r.TRlrAl.1.Y OPRRATRD TOOI_~ AND F.nl11PMF.NT
1. All elec1rical1y operated devices must be approved by the CJl11AmAn Standards Association
or the Inspection DepartmeDt of Ontario Hydro.
2. Portable electric tools IIIId equipment shall be effectively 'grounded' unless double
insulated. Equipmeøt must not be used if die grounding pin on the plug is damaged or
broken.
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3. mectrical cords must be protected from sharp objects, heat or solvents that may cause
dAmAge.
4. If the insulation on In e1ectrica1 cord is frayed or otherwise showing signs of
deterioration, the cord shall he removed from service and the condition reported.
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5. Only three pronged heavy duty extension cords may be used with portable electric tools.
Extension cords must not be installed permanently.
6. All electrical cords must be inspected regularly and mAintAined in a safe condition.
7. Electrical devices must not be used in the presence of flAmmAhte vapours unless
~gJ'lIted and approved for this app1ication.
8. Repairs to electrical tools and equipment may only be made by qualified personnel.
9. Every reasonable pl~on shall be taken to prevent danger to an employee from a live
electrical conductor or from any electrical equipment.
10. Warning stickers will be lItt!ltl¡ed to all electrical band tools cautioning users to wear such
safety devices as are appropriate to the working conditions.
11. When used outdoors or in wet locations, portable electrical tools shall be protected by a
ground fault circuit interrupter installed at the receptacle or in the circuit at the panel.
LADDERS
1. Where a step ladder is being used as a self supporting unit
a. The legs shall be fully extended and the spreader shall be locked.
b. The top of the step ladder shall not be used as a step, and
c. The pail shelf shall not be used as a step.
2. A portable ladder shall have non-sIip feet. All ladders shall be on a firm footing and
securely fastened if possible when in use. The ladder shall be held in place by one or
more persons while being used if it exceeds 20 feet in length and is not securely fastened
or if it is likely to be endangered by ttaffic. Then not securely fastened, the ladder shall
be inclined so that the horizontal d;~ from the top support to the foot of the ladder
is at least one quarter of the length of the ladder.
3. , JUIdP.rs constructed of condud:ing materials must not be used for work on or near any
electrical power source.
4. When a ladder is to be used to gain access to a level, the ladder shall extend at least three
feet above the level.
5. l.,1idMs shall be inspected and unsafe conditions corrected before use. Wooden ladders
shall not be pAinted or coated with any opaque material.
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ROAD WORK
1. Where an employee may be endangered by vehicular traffic while working on a project,
on or adjacent to a roadway, they shall be protected by such of the following measures
as are nece,.ary for their protection:
a. Employees directing traffic by signs.
b. Warning signs.
c. Barriers.
d. Lane control devices, and
e. Flashing lights or flares.
2. An employee who is required to direct traffic shall be given written instructions in a
language they can read aud UIIda'stand, '-;...g out the signals they are to use and the
instructions shall be explained to them verbally.
3. An employee who is dhcdiug traffic OR who may be endangered by vehicular traffic
while working on or IKljacent to the roadway shall wear a vest or Ministry approved
clothing which shall be reflecûve aud coloured orange or red along with safety boots and
hard hat.
4. Vehicles and equipment must be parked off the travelled portion of roadway whenever
practical. Vehicles parked OD a roadway should be equipped with operating flA~hi...g or
rotating warning lights or muted by flA~hing devices.
5. ~()IK! must be taIœo to ensure that no injUl)' to any person or dA""'ge to any vehicle
is raI/sed by any road work. For this purpose, adequate warning devices must be erected
during the work: aud wbeo the site is left.
6. All traffic signing during construction shall be in accordance with the Ministty of
Transportaûon of Ontario Traffic Coøtrol Manual for Roadway Work: Operations.
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All excavation shall be properly protected by barriers, flashers and other safety devices as
required.
1. Gas, electrical and other services that are 1i1œ1y to endanger an employee having access
to an excavation shall be accurately located and marked and where necessary, shut off and
disconnected prior to work: on the excavation.
2. Pipes, conduits or cables for gas, electricity or other services, shall be supported where
n~sary to prevent their failure or breakage.
3. Where excavation or other work on a project is lilœly to affect the stability of an adjacent
building or stnJctnre, adequate precautions shall be taken, including under pinning of the
adjacent building or structure, to prevent structure collapse or dAm..
4. Every excavation in which an employee may be required to enter shall be kept reasonably
free of water at all times.
5. Where an employee is Iike1y to be in danger of falling into an excavation that is more
than 2.4 metres (8 ft) deep, a barrier at least 1.1 metre (42 ;nchP..<l) shall be provided at
the top wall of the excavation that is not sloped as prescribed in 6d.
6. Except where a professional engineer has given an opinion in writing that the stability of
the wa11s is such that an employee is not endangered in the excavation, the walls of an
excavation shall be supported by adequate shoring and bracing to prevent their collapse.·
a. That is less than 1.2 metres (4ft) in depth.
b. That an employee is not required to enter for any purpose.
c. That is cut in solid rock.
d. Where the walls are sloped to within 1.2 metres (4 ft) of the bottom of the
excavation with a slope that does not exceed a gradient of one to one, or
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e. In which an employee is not required to be closer to a wall of the excavation that
the height of the wall.
7. The walls of an excavatioo shall be ~ippQJ of loose rock or other material that might
slide, roll or fall upon the employee.
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8. A level area P.ItP.nd;~g at least 60 centimetres (2 ft) from the top of each wall of an
excavation shall be kept clear of all equipment, excavated soil or rock and construction
material.
9. A vehicle or other l118"hinery shall not be driven, ~ated or located so near to the wall
of an excavation so as to effect the stability of the wall and endanger the worker.
CONFTNIID BNTRY SPACF.
In this section, 'Confined SpIce' meaDS:
a. To which or from which egress is restricted and in which, because of its
construction, location or contP-Ilts or the work: activity therein, a hazardous gas,
vapour, dust or fume or any oxygen-deficient atmosphere may occur.
b. And includes an open or enclosed tank, vat, sewer, pipe, duct, flue, reactor,
chRmhot::r or oilier such spaces.
1. An employee shall not emer or be required to enter a confined space unless:
a. There is a means of egress from all acr.-åh~e parts of the confined space by a
manhole or other clear opening.
b. Mechanical equipment installed in the confined space is disconnected from its
power source and locked out.
c. All pipes and other supply 1ines are þlAn!red off. Where it is impractical to blank
or blind piping ",..I",i.lillg hazardous sub~, written work: procedures shall be
developed and impIeInentM to ensure at least equal protection to all employees
exposed to the hazInI, and
d. Sufficient tests are IIIIIde for oxygen deficiency, flAmmAhility, explosive conditions
and toxic vapours, in ......,.xiate locations by a competent employee who shall;
(i) record the œsulIs of each test in a permanent record.
(ü) evaluate the tests, and
(ill) certify in wriûng in the ~ record that
A. a hazInI does DOt exist in the confined space, and
B. there is DOt a lilrP.Hhnod of a hazard developing while any employee
is in the confined space having regard to the nature and duration
of the work to be performed.
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2. Where a confined space contains or is Ii1œly to contain a gas, dust, mist or smoke that
is toxic or hazardous, or is Ii1œ1y to have an oxygen content in the atmosphere of less
than 18 percent or more than 23 percent.
a. the space shall be purged and ventilAtpj to provide and mAintAin a safe
atmosphere.
b. a competent employee shall be in ~""'¡Anr.e, stationed outside the confine space,
c. arrangements shall be made to remove an employee if n-ry, and
d. a person adequately trained in artificial respiration shall be conveniently available.
3. Where a space to which subsectioo (2) app1ies cannot be purged and VeøtillltM to provide
and maintain a safe atmosphere, in additiœ to the ......sures and procedures prescribed
by subsections (1) and (2), an employee c:4teíÏ4g or required to enter the space shall use:
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a. Suitable brHothiqg app.u..aus and a safety harness or other !åmihrr equipmeot to
which is securely AtW~ a rope, the free end of which is fastened to a solid
support and held by an employee who is keeping watch outside the confined space
and who is equipped with an alarm.
b. Such other equipment as is necessary to ensure their safety.
4. The safety harness, rope and other equipment mentioned in subsection (3) shall be
inspected to ensure that it is in good working order at all times.
5. In addition to the requ.;.ç..~.I~ of subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4), where the gas or
vapour in a confined space is, or is Ii1œly to be, explosive or tTAmmAhle, the confined
space shall not be entered unless:
a. Tbe concentration of the gas or vapour does not, or is not Ii1œ1y to exceed 50
percent of the lower explosive 1imit of the gas or vapour.
b. Only clP.lln;qg or inspection is to be performed and
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c. Explosion-proof equipmeIIt is used.
6. Notwithstandiqg c1anse (5) (a), cold-work: may be performed in a confined space which
mntIIin!i:, or is 1ike1y to .........in. and explosive or flAmmAhle gas or vapour where the
concentration does not, and is not 1ike1y to, exceed ten percent of the lower explosive
1imit of the gas or vapour. Cold-work: is defined as a work: procedure that does not
generate heat and does not cause sparks or open flame, explosions or flash fires.
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7. Where the confine space is a mAnh()\e or vault C(VIhlinillg electrical equipment, the work
shall be:
a. Performed by an e1ecttical utility or an employer specializing in such work.
b. Carried out by at IeIst two competent persons.
c. Performed in accordance with the code of rules, techniques and procedures
approved by tile Electrical Utilities Safety Association of Ontario Inc. or Ontario
Hydro for work: in manhotes and vaults C()IÚIIinillg electrical equipment.
d. Carried out using tools, clothing and equipment that is adequate and specifically
designed for the wort being performed, and
e. Supervised by a competent person.
8. The requirements of this section apply, with all nect'$SPry llmendments, to any confined
space while an employee is in that space.
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RMRRGENCY TF.l.RPHONE NUMBRRS
O.P.P. 1-800-265-2525
Kincardine Detachment 396-3341
AMBULANCE 832-9798
TlVERTON FIRE DEPT. 368-7100
PAISLEY FIRE DEPT. 353-5100
KINCARDINE HOSPITAL 396-3331
SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL 1-797-3230
SPILL EMERGENCY 1-800-268-6060
MTO KINCARDINE PATROL YARD 396-3122
BRUCE COUNTY HlGHWAYS..(Office) 881-2400
Paisley Garage 353-5132
Lucknow Garage 1-528-3102
SAUGEEN TOWNSHIP 389-2050
Cellular 389-7621
KINCARDINE TOWNSHIP 396-8101
Cellular 389-7008
366-2226
GREENOCK TOWNSHIP
ONTARIO HYDRO
(Services-Lyle Virtue)
LARRY @ Home
ARNOLD @ Home
NORM @ Home
DON S @ Home
DON H @ Home
McCULLOUGH FUELS
361-4797
368-7119
368-7494
389-4515
389-5262
368-7195
353-5267
353-5668
368-7268
McMANN'S GARAGE
****BRUCE TOWNSHIP CELLULAR NUMBER ........389-7708
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ReII.... md Súety Polic:y
The management of Bruce Township is vitally interested in the health and safety of its employees
from injury or occupational disease is a major continuing objective. Bruce Township will make
eveI}' effort to provide a safe, healthy work: environment. All supervisors and workers must be
dedicated to the amtim'ittg objective of reducing risk of injury.
Bruce Township, as employer is ultimately responsible for worker health and safety. As Reeve
of Bruce Township, I give you my personal promise that eveI}' reasonable precaution will be
ta1œn for the protection of workers.
Supervisors will be held accountable for the health and safety of workers under their supervision.
Supervisors are responsible to easure that alllll8Chi.....-y and equipment are safe and that workers
work: in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures. Workers must receive
adequate training in their specific work: tasks to protect their health and safety.
EveI}' worker must protect his or her own health and safety by working in compliance with the
law and with safe work practices and procedmes established by the township.
It is in the best interest of all parties to consider health and safety in eveI}' activity. Commitment
to health and safety must form an integral part of this orpni7>ltion, from the reeve to the
workers.
Signed
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Reeve
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