HSE Updates Week of 27 September 2023 – RAE, ESC, TSBC

Greetings,

Please review the applicable HSE Updates.

• Company Safety Meeting Presentation:   deadline: second Friday of each month for the previous month (8 Sept 2023)
  • 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 the presentation.
  • To sign-off the Company Safety Meeting, visit SiteDocs

• H&S Bulletin: Answer due by 8am last Friday of the month (29 Sept 2023)
  • See attached: September 2023 Health and Safety Bulletin
• Health and Safety Committee: Next Meeting: Thurs before last Fri of the month (28 Sept 2023)
  • 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!
  • July PRC winners:
    • $500 Best Card Winner: Bryce Motley
    • $100 Safety PRC Draw: Ayralee Martin
  • August Safety Presentation award ($900): Sepehr Sari
  • 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 (ESC)

• Via email: NEW | Video Re-creation of Confined Space Triple-Fatality Incident
  • On November 15, 2018, three workers in Leduc, Alberta, were fatally injured due to nitrogen gas exposure in a confined space.
  • Through Creative Sentencing with Alberta OHS, Energy Safety Canada has launched a 3D-animated re-creation video portraying the events that led to the incident. This video highlights critical controls required for working with confined spaces and hazardous asphyxiants.
  • Watch the video at your workplace and use the accompanying Facilitation Guide and example Bowtie Analysis to identify how this incident occurred and what safeguards are missing at your worksite that could lead to a similar tragedy.
• Via email: Energy Safety Canada Online
  • Upcoming Courses:
    • Supervisor Leadership for Health and Safety in the Workplace: This course provides supervisors with an overview of their roles and responsibilities in the management of health and safety in the workplace. This is the only course offered by Energy Safety Canada that is aligned with the new IRP 7 (Competencies for critical roles in drilling and completions)
      • Virtual Classroom | 2-Day course| $350 |Various dates:
        • 26 Sept, 3 Oct, 30 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 29 Nov, 19 Dec
    • Careers in Energy (CIE): Navigating Mental Health in the Energy Industry: An online lunch & learn session, Navigating Mental Health in the Energy Industry, as Steve Tizzard, distinguished industry expert and founder of All the Best Consulting Ltd., guides you through mental health topics like enhanced listening techniques, prioritizing self-care and much more.
      • Free!  | Wed 18 Oct 2023  | Noon-1:30pm
  • Join the DROPS Canadian Chapter: Dropped objects are a leading cause of incidents related to working at height activities. Leading the education and awareness of elevated work hazards within Canada’s energy industry, the DROPS Canadian Chapter was created in partnership with the Global DROPS body. This group offers a local platform to discuss, collaborate and brainstorm common solutions to this common hazard.
    • We invite you and your organization to join the DROPS Canadian Chapter in this educational journey as we offer a helping hand to those struggling against this shared hazard.
    • If you are interested in joining, please contact Safety@EnergySafetyCanada.com
  • New Resources from Alberta OHS: Alberta OHS has released a new resource through its OHS Resource Portal. The Report Workplace Health and Safety Incidents poster informs workers on reporting workplace health and safety incidents to Alberta OHS.
• Via email: Course Update | Special Oilwell Operator
  • Energy Safety Canada is excited to announce changes to the Special Oilfield program. These modifications better align the course with industry requirements and provide a more flexible learning experience for workers.
  • What is Changing:
    • Classroom Delivery and Course Manual Discontinued: The Special Oilfield Boilers classroom course is now replaced by Special Oilwell Operator online and the Special Oilfield Boilers Course Manual is no longer available for purchase.
    • Self-Study Online Course: Participants study at their own pace and convenience.
    • Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Exam Scheduling: Employers/students are responsible for scheduling the ABSA exam directly through ABSA.
    • Aligned to Industry Requirements: Revamped course content better aligns with the latest industry requirements for Special Oilwell Operators.
  • Register for Special Oilwell Operator
• Via email: Discover the Power of HOP: Join our Workshop!
  • Do you want to take your safety journey to the next level? Are you interested in learning about Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)? Energy Safety Canada is pleased to offer a 10-week virtual HOP workshop starting on Monday, October 2.
  • The workshop is designed for individuals who are ready to take their safety journey to the next level. You’ll delve deeper into the principles and practices of HOP, gain practical experience through interactive exercises, and explore real-world case studies that illustrate the power of HOP.
    • Weekly 1.5 hour facilitator-led sessions over a 10-week virtual workshop
    • Sessions run weekly Oct 2-Dec 7
    • Fee: $750
    • Register here

Technical Safety BC (TSBC)

• Via email: Important Update: Changes to Gas Safety Regulations Effective October 1, 2023
  • Important changes regarding Gas Safety Regulations will be effective as of October 1, 2023 as outlined in Information Bulletin: Gas Safety Regulation Amendments and Adopted Code Revisions.
  • Starting on this date, amendments specified in Appendix 2 of the Ministerial Order M 191 will come into effect. These changes affect Section 3 of the Gas Safety Regulation, regarding the exemption for internal combustion engines, turbines, and prime movers.
  •  This exemption will now exclusively apply only to stationary engines, turbines, and prime movers that have been approved under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
  • What you need to know:
    • All stationary engines, turbines, and prime movers under the Safety Standards Act will be required to display a certification or approval mark in accordance with Directive: Certification and approval marks for gas appliances in BC 
    • Any regulated equipment lacking a certification or approval mark will no longer be eligible for sale or installation
    • This change is not being applied retroactively. Work performed under permits obtained prior to October 1, 2023 will not be affected
    • Permits taken out after October 1, 2023 will be required to list the stationary engine, turbine or prime mover as an appliance
  • If you have any questions or concerns about these upcoming regulatory changes and how they may affect your operations, please do not hesitate to reach out to TSBC.
• Via Email: Fee changes in effect on January 1
  • • New Fee Schedule: Upcoming fee changes will come into effect 1 January 2024. Most fees will increase by 7%, other changes include:
      • charging the same fee across all technologies for certification exams, with cost dependent on format of exam delivery (paper, digital remote, digital in-person, or practical); and
      • charging the same hourly rates across all technologies for administrative, professional, and safety services.

ACSA

• Via email: Your ACSA Update – Sept 2023
  • Healthy Minds, Safe Workplaces: Constructing a Safety Culture
    • This November, we will tackle your challenges with addressing psychological health and safety at work. Meet our keynotes and register now through our Conference page.
    • Ticket giveaway closes soon: Enter yourself or nominate a deserving colleague today! ACSA is giving away four tickets to our November Conference for frontline construction workers and supervisors. Submissions close in just a few days! You have until September 30 to enter. Access the submission form on our Conference page.