HSE Updates Week of 17 January 2024 – RAE, ESC

Greetings,

Please review the applicable HSE Updates..

• Company Safety Meeting Presentation:   deadline: second Friday of each month for the previous month
  • If you have not already done so by the deadline, please review the attached Company Safety Meeting on SiteDocs to indicate you have reviewed it. 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 (26 Jan 2024)
  • See attached: January 2024 Health and Safety Bulletin
• Health and Safety Committee: Next Meeting: Thurs before last Fri of the month (25 Jan 2024)
  • 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 and SiteDocs
• Safety Rewards Program: Where your commitment to RAE’s Safety Culture is rewarded!
  • November PRC winners: Submit more cards! Be specific in how your coworkers are contributing to safety!
    • $500 Best Card Winner: Cobus du Plessis
    • $100 Safety PRC Draw: Alla Sekunda
  • 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

Energy Safety Canada

• Highlights from Energy Safety Canada Online (sent via email):
  • The program for the 2024 Energy Safety Conference is now available. 29 April – 2 May 2024
    • Harness a new world of safety insights with our incredible lineup of global safety experts, industry trade show events and amazing network opportunities.
    • Register now to secure your spot at the lowest ticketed price – hurry though, prices are set to increase soon!
  • New Course: Field Ergonomics
    • Designed for individuals working in the field, this course provides ergonomic principles, essential knowledge and practical tools for enhanced safety and productivity.
• NEW | Grounding & Bonding Awareness Video (via email)
  • Energy Safety Canada has released a new Grounding & Bonding Awareness video on the hazards of static electricity and proper grounding and bonding techniques as an effective control to protect workers.
  • Watch the video and use the accompanying Facilitation Guide to identify potential static electricity hazards and how to control them.