A Workplace Safety and Health Manual for Your Community

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Section I - Introduction

Introduction

Workplace Safety and Health Program Policy

• Statement of Responsibilities

Section II – Health and Safety Management

Section 2 in its entirety (68 pages, 756 kb)

A. Hazard Assessment and Inspection Process

Attachments:

• Instructions for Completing Hazard Assessment Checklist and Corrective Action Form
• Hazard Assessment Checklist Forms:
  • Form 1 – Infrastructure
  • Form 2 – Green Areas
  • Form 3 – Fire Department
  • Form 4 – Road Maintenance
  • Form 5 – Solid Waste
  • Form 6 – Lagoon
  • Form 7 – Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Form 8 – Water and Sewer Mains
  • Form 9 – Raw Water Reservoir
  • Form 10 – Water Treatment Plant
  • Form 11 – Large Equipment
• Hazard Assessment Corrective Action Form

B. Emergency Response Plan

Attachments:

• Sample Emergency Phone Number List
• Sample Floor Plan
• First Aid Treatment Form

C. Plan to Control Chemical and Biological Hazards

Attachments:

• Sample Inventory Inspection Checklist
• Hazard Assessment Form

D. Contractor Safety

Attachments:

• Contract Employer - Compliance Questionnaire

E. Investigating Incidents, Dangerous Occurrences & Right to Refuse Dangerous Work

Attachments:

• A Guide to Investigating Workplace Incidents

F. Workplace Safety and Health Training Requirements

Attachments:

• Orientation Record
• Training Record
• Student Training Record

G. Workplace Safety and Health Representatives and Committees

Attachments:

• A Checklist for Workplace Safety and Health Representative
• Code of Practice for Workplace Safety and Health Committees – A Guide to Organization Functions and Procedures
• Workplace Safety and Health Committee Checklist
• Safety and Health Committee Minutes & Form (HTML format)

H. Program Evaluation and Revisions

Attachments:

• Program Evaluation and Revision Checklist

Section III – Rules, Procedures, Practices and Guidelines

Section 3 in its entirety (99 pages 655 kb)

A. Signage and Markers

B. Safety Rules

C. Safe Work Procedures - General

D. Safe Work Procedures - Tools and Small Equipment

E. Safe Work Procedures - Vehicles & Large Equipment

F. Safe Work Practices

Section IV – Legislation and Resource Publications

1. The Workplace Safety and Health Act Chapter W210 C.C.S.M. (HTML)