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Greetings,

Please review the applicable HSE Updates.

  • Company Safety Meeting Presentation:   due Mon 12 November 2022 (Friday is a holiday)
    • If you have not already done so, please review the attached Company Safety Meeting and Employee training presentation and indicate that you have done so by replying to Reception.
  • November H&S Bulletin: Answer due by 8am Friday 25 November 2022
  • Health and Safety Committee: Next Meeting: Thursday 25 November 2022 at 1pm
    • 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
  • Hazard Reporting: Due by end of each month
    • Once a month, submit at least 1 hazard ID, incident, accident, or near miss to hazardreporting@raeengineering.ca to demonstrate your commitment to thinking about safety
    • Non-work-related incidents count as well, just indicate that it was not work-related in the subject.
  • Safety Rewards Program: Where your commitment to RAE’s Safety Culture is rewarded!
    • September winners:
      • Best Safety Card ($500): Chris Betthel
      • PRC Draw ($100): Brenda Marshall
    • 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
  • Winter Driving: Snow fall and fluctuating temperatures mean increased driving hazards for winter.
    • Be sure to complete weekly inspections with vehicle walk-arounds prior to each trip to identify potential issues.
    • Ensure your vehicle is equipped with a winter emergency kit (including blanket, snow brush, shovel, etc.) and that winter tires are equipped.
    • Roads with snow/ice conditions have increased risk – reduce speeds, allow for more travel time, and increased braking distance.
    • Fewer daylight hours may make it harder to spot hazards in the roads, such as animals or black ice.

OHS

  • The November edition of OHS eNews includes OHS portal items such as:
    • New:
      • Resources for Mental Health in the workplace
      • Preventing psychological hazards in the workplace
      • Psychological health and safety in the workplace
    • Updated:
      • Approved first aid training agencies
      • Connecting with OHS and Employment standards
      • Psychosocial hazards in the workplace
    • Ministry change for AB OHS
    • Domestic violence in the workplace
    • Upcoming Employment Standards live webinars:
      • Wages and Overtime: Wed 9 Nov 2022 @10:30am
      • Administration and Enforcement: Tues 22 Nov 2022 @1:30pm
      • Vacation Pay and General Holiday Pay: Thurs 8 Dec 2022 @1:30pm
    • OHS: Beyond the Numbers

Energy Safety Canada (ESC)

  • During drilling activities in a deep well, a significantly damaged I-beam located below the drilling rig crown block was identified when a melted piece of metal fell to the rig floor. The drill line was spooled incorrectly and had cut almost completely through the I-beam, which was located below the crown block and water table. This could have led to a serious incident.