GREAT CONNECTIONSHealth &Safety Policy Statement

Great Connections Employment Services is fully committed to the safety and overall well-being of all of our employees. As such, accident prevention and good hygiene are considered a top priority within all phases of our organization. It is the primary objective of Great Connection’s top management to provide a safe and healthy working environment, and to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses before they can occur.

Great Connections Employment Services will make every possible effort to meet and exceed all requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and in doing so will take responsibility to act on any reports of unhealthy or unsafe work sites which are reported to Great Connections staff. If an employee gets injured on the worksite, he/she will be offered modified work (As per Great Connections’ Early and Safe Return to Work Program).

All employees of Great Connections Employment Services also have a responsibility; to work in a safe manner, to use or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing as required by the employer, and to immediately report any known workplace hazards to the supervisor and to Great Connections management.

Great Connections Employment Services has made a full commitment to these obligations and will continue to make every effort to achieve this objective.

Sincerely,Mark GardashnikVice PresidentGreat Connections Employment Services Inc.

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Re: Early and Safe Return to Work Program

• In accordance with legislative requirements, Great Connections Employment Services is committed to cooperate in returning an injured worker to safe and suitable employment.

• The company will meet it’s obligation to an injured worker by having an authorized representative contact the worker as soon as possible after the injury to jointly work on developing a return to work plan. The return to work plan will be based on the individual needs of each worker and will incorporate all relevant information. Any options identified will be assessed in accordance with Section 40-12 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Bill 99 (Duty to co-operate).

• If an injury does occur, the employee must inform both their worksite supervisor as well as the Great Connections Hiring representative who assigned them to the position. The hiring representative and one Great Connections joint health and safety committee member, will jointly fill out a WSIB ‘Functional Abilities form’, and will submit it to the WSIB.

• If an employee is unable to return to their pre-injury position as a result of a work related injury, than the company will consider alternate options in accordance with WSIB regulations. Great Connections Employment Services will work toward facilitating injured workers to an appropriate and timely return to work in pre-injury positions. If this is not possible, Great Connections will make every effort to place workers in suitable, alternate positions. In the event that alternate positions are not available within the original department/worksite, every reasonable attempt will be made to find appropriate positions in other departments/worksites. All attempts to place the worker in another area must be done, in an appropriate manner, in cooperation with managers, health care providers, WSIB representatives, and the worker.

• All workers will be treated fairly and consistently and are expected to participate and cooperate in the RTW program.• All managers are expected to understand and value the importance of returning an injured worker to work and must

provide assistance where appropriate.• Any personal information received or collected that can lead to the identification of an injured worker will be held in

the strictest confidence. Information of a personal nature will be released only if required by law or with the approval of the worker who will specify the nature of the information to be released and to whom it can be released.

• This statement reflects the views of both management and employees of this organization and has been developed in full consultation with the employee representatives. Any issues arising from the goals in this statement will be monitored and evaluated through a joint consultation mechanism.

• This statement will be reviewed at least annually and may be updated or changed as required.

• Mark Gardashnik, Vice President

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Chemical Release

• If a leak is detected, the operator and emergency responders will react as necessary, they will evaluate the leak and make determinations about response, PPE requirements, and preparations for evacuation.

• If you discover a spill or leak of an unknown material, notify your supervisor before taking any action.

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• Activate the fire alarm, notify others in the area of the fire

• Upon hearing the evacuation, via alarms, verbal or PA, exit the building through the nearest unobstructed exit.

• Do not go to another location in the building to obtain personal items, such as coats or purses.

• Walk to your designated assembly point and stay there until “ all clear” is given

• If the fire is small and contained, it should be put out by someone who has had fire extinguisher training

• Do not run, watch for other people

• Evacuation maps are posted throughout the facility

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Medical Emergencies• Isolate the immediate area• Stay with the victim until help arrives• Do not give first aid unless you have been trained to do so• Do not move the victim unless they are in immediate danger• Do not touch blood or other bodily fluids unless you have been

trained. Have the injured person apply pressure to any wounds, if possible. If there is an emergency the identifying employee should notify the supervisor.

• 911 will be called if the condition is serious• It is important for you to know where the emergency equipment is

located. Alarm buttons, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eye washes, safety showers and wind socks are all examples of emergency equipment

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Incident and Near Miss Reporting

• All incidents including; injury, illness, property damage or a near miss, no matter how minor you may think they are, must be reported to your worksite supervisor and to a GREAT CONNECTIONS representative.

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Workers

As a worker, you have the right to:

Know About DangerYour employer must tell you about hazardous materials or equipment used in your workplace. You should also receive training before using any such materials or equipment.

Participate in Making your Workplace SafeYou're an important part of workplace safety. Ask your employer or contact your worker health and safety representative to find out how you can help. They have information and materials you can use to make a difference.

Refuse Unsafe WorkIf you believe your work is unsafe you can refuse that work until the situation is corrected. You must, however, tell your supervisor immediately. In the meantime, you should remain in a safe place near your workstation. You cannot be suspended, fired, or docked pay for refusing unsafe work.

As a worker, you have the responsibility to:

Work SafelyDon't take risks. You might injure yourself or another worker.

Report Unsafe ConditionsIf you see anything that looks unsafe, tell your employer immediately. Don't wait until someone gets hurt.

Wear the Right Safety Equipment for the JobWear your protective clothing and equipment, and get trained to use it properly.

Ask Your Employer FirstYour employer needs to know about your concerns and questions about health and safety issues and take the necessary measures to avoid injuries.

For more information, you can view the Occupational Health and Safety Act online.

It’s Your Right and Responsibility to know

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Handling ChemicalsAssume all chemicals are hazardous

unless you know otherwiseRead and understand the MSDSWear appropriate PPE as described by

the MSDS or your supervisorPractice Good Personal Hygiene - Wash

your hands!

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Hearing Protection

Hearing protection devices are required in designated areas of some worksites. (Which will be labeled with a sign.) If required, Great Connections will inform you! Please wear hearing protection at all times in these areas.

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A space that:Is large enough and configured so that an employee can bodily enter and perform work; AND

Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit; ANDIs not designed for human occupancy

As a general rule at Great Connections, employees do not enter permit confined spaces unless they have been fully trained to do so.

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Personal Protective Equipment

PPE that must be worn at worksites, are as follows:– Foot Protection – CSA approved safety shoes

– Eye Protection- eye glasses and if you wear prescription eye glasses they must have side shields *for specific tasks

– Appropriate Gloves – *for specific tasks

– Fall Protection – for those tasks required above 5 feet. Must be fully trained first

– Respiratory Protection – for required task and employees must be fully trained on equipment first

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Eye Injuries

• If you get any chemical in your eye - Go to an eye wash and flush with large amounts of water – Hold your eye open and flush for 15 minutes

• If you have a foreign body in your eye –

Do not rub your eye, get assistance to help rinse your eye to the side and/or to remove any visible objects. Using a high pressure stream of water may embed objects in your eye.

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Public Enemy Number One: Walking and

Working Surfaces

Slips, Trips and Falls

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• Scan your path for existing and potential hazards, remove obstacles when possible or place warning devices to alert others.

• Notify your supervisor of surface hazards you are unable to remove or guard others from.

• Slow down to take corners, obstacles, limited visibility and heavy traffic.

• Use caution when carrying objects, they can interfere with your vision and your balance

• Avoid wet or irregular surfaces. Clean up spills.

• Recognize hazards - Don’t take shortcuts through the grass, on rocks, through labs, etc.

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Common Symptoms of Muscle Skeletal Disorders

• Painful joints such as wrists, shoulders, forearms, knees

• Pain, tingling, numbness in hands or feet

• Shooting pain in arms or legs

• Swelling, inflammation, burning sensation

• Fingers or toes turning white

• Back or neck pain or stiffness

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Carrying the load…

• Hold the load close so you can see over it.

• Keep the load balanced.

• Avoid twisting the body

• Watch out for pinch points -- doorways, etc.

• Face the way you will be moving.

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Energy Control Procedures (Lockout/Tagout)

* For specific worksites only• Procedure for a safe shut down and restart of

equipment that is serviced or maintained• Lockout protects employees who service and

maintain equipment• Tagout warns employees of the shut down • Equipment from unexpectedly starting-up

Never restart equipment with lock/tag

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Working Safely with MachinesWorking Safely with Machines

Image credit: OSHA

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Safeguarding Best Practices

– Never remove or defeat safeguards

– Don’t create new hazards

– Ensure no interference with the production process

– Always use extension tools and not your hands around moving parts.

– Do not reaching around, under, over or through guards into hazardous areas and never operate it if the guard has been removed or interlock has been bypassed

– Do not removing or bypass guards

– Never stick your hands in to moving equipment EVER

– Do not step over or under conveyors

– Wearing appropriate protective equipment

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Personal Responsibility

Safety is up to you. It is your responsibility to actively participate in your safety and the safety of those around you.– If you see someone doing something that you think is

putting them at risk to get hurt, speak up and talk to them about it.

– If you see a physical hazard or something you think may be

a hazard, correct it if possible or report it to your supervisor. For example, you see a spill on the floor you should; wipe it up, mark it with a sign to warn others or tell your supervisor.

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If at any time, you have any questions or are not sure about how to do something, ask your supervisor.

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