Occupational Health and Safety
AGMCA Health and Safety Policy
It is our policy to perform work in the safest possible manner consistent with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations made under the act. Protecting employees from injury or disease is a major continuing objective.
Supervisors will be held accountable for the health and safety of workers under their supervision. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that equipment is safe and that workers under their direction comply with established safe work procedures. Workers must receive adequate health and safety training in their specific work tasks.
Workers must protect their own health and safety, and the health and safety of others, by working in compliance with the law and with the practices and procedure spelled out in this policy.
It is in the best interest of all parties to consider accident prevention in every activity. Commitment to health and safety must form an integral part of this organization.
Compliance with the health and safety policy and program will be regularly reviewed at all employee levels and violations will be recorded.
Repeated willful violations of this policy by any trade contractor or employee at any level may be considered cause for discipline or dismissal. The procedures in this policy have been formulated as a guide to assist employees in enjoying a productive and safe future.
Know the Health and Safety System
Please use the following chart as a quick reference for health and safety guidelines, agencies and contact information:
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
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You must provide mandatory health and safety training and information:
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Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)
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Ministry of Labour (MOL)
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