HSE Updates Week of 6 November 2024 – RAE, WorkSafeBC

Greetings,

Please review the applicable HSE Updates.

• Company Safety Meeting Presentation:   deadline: second Friday of each month for the previous month
  • It is mandatory to review the Company Safety Meeting on SiteDocs and sign-off that you have done so. If the deadline has passed – you missed it but are still expected to review and sign-off the presentation in SiteDocs.
• H&S Bulletin: Answer due by 8am last Friday of the month
  • See attached: November 2024 Health and Safety Bulletin
• Health and Safety Committee: Next Meeting: usually Thurs before last Fri of the month
  • If you can’t join the HSC meetings,  you can still participate by providing feedback, questions, or concerns to hsc@raeengineering.ca. Please submit feedback prior to the next meeting so it can be brought forward.
  • The HSC meets the last Thursday of each month at 1pm via Teams
  • Previous HSC Meeting Minutes can be found in the Teams Channel
    • No meeting for September as Quorum was not meant. Come next time so we meet quorum!
• Safety Rewards Program: Where your commitment to RAE’s Safety Culture is rewarded!
  • Submit more cards! Be specific in how your coworkers are contributing to safety! Latest PRC winners are:
    • $500 Best Card Winner: Keaton Kirchner
    • $100 Safety PRC Draw:  Sam Shute
  • If you have any questions or concerns about the Safety Rewards Program, or would like to sign-up to do a presentation, please email hsc@raeengineering.ca.
• Peer Recognitions: Due by Company Safety Meeting each month

WorkSafe BC Updates

• WorkSafeBC has new first aid requirements now in effect for client sites in BC. This includes the minimum requirements for Class 4 Workplaces at some client sites, as defined by WorkSafeBC (see highlighted section attached: minimum-first-aid-requirements-pdf-en):
  • All vehicles on Class 4 Workplace sites must be equipped with intermediate first aid kits, per WorkSafe BC
    • See highlighted sections attached: first-aid-equipment-supplies-facilities-pdf-en
  • Intermediate First Aid Certification for the jurisdiction of BC (not basic or emergency level)
  • Contractors must plan and schedule appropriate first aid and medical response drills per new regulations to ensure workers are trained, competent, and knowledgeable in summoning medical assistance and engaging in suitable communication methods
  • Contractors’ Emergency Response Plans need to be reviewed and updated to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (training, emergency response supplies, first aid procedures)
  • Contractors must evaluate the potential use of air ambulance transportation to/from client sites and develop plans for monitoring issues that may cause a delay in treatment (accidents, road closures, construction, hospital diversions, emergency room closures)