Work Safe Alberta: We’re Here to Help! An update on new and upcoming Government of Alberta OHS information resources Dave Wojcicki, M.Sc., CRSP Health and Safety Conference October 29,

Why am I here? The GOA produces information resources for people at all levels of understanding in nearly all industries They’re free! There are forms, templates, booklets in paper and electronic iterations Almost everything developed is done in partnership with YOU! 2

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Idea to Project Partnerships Call for Information – regional meetings –Relevant and specific information –Information/practices/tools that have broad application –General use regardless of industry sector Best practice documents Policy and procedure document Training manual eLearning program Published resources (web, video, CD, etc.)

Working Groups Selection considered: –Submitted information –Organizations with expressed interest to participate –Subject matter expertise Terms of Reference –Roles and responsibilities –Timeline –Meeting frequency –Goals for each resource Contractors –Writer –Designer

Leading Indicators Resource

Resources’ Purpose Leading Indicators –Inform and influence the adoption of the most effective leading performance indicators that have an impact in preventing work-related illnesses, injuries and fatalities, to improve the health and safety of Alberta worksites. –The target audience of this resource is Alberta’s employers. The document may be applicable to any employer and will not be tailored for any particular industry group.

Working Group Membership ATCO Electric Chemco Electrical Contractors Ltd. Construction Owners Association of Alberta Devon Canada Corporation Enform Imperial Oil Limited Institute for Work & Health Occupational Health and Safety (Partnerships and Delivery)

Contents of Resource Background Purpose of leading indicators Strengths of leading indicators Challenges Choosing a leading indicator How to implement How to use/benefit from the information Resources Appendix

Overview Information to assist organizations that are looking for ways to improve their OHS outcomes Provide a broad knowledge base – everything not applicable Stimulate conversations that you can have about this topic in the workplace Performance level influence selection of LIs Three broad categories of user: –Focus on compliance –Focus on improvement –Focus on continuous learning

Focus on Compliance Organization in early stages Performance requires improvement Start with a few key leading indicators Expand or build based on what you discover E.g. confirming hazard assessments are actually being completed and workers are involved in the process Yes/no, counts

Focus on Improvement Organizations are more established in OHS Performing beyond basic requirements E.g. how often health and safety topics are discussed at meetings or how often management “walks the floor”

Focus on Continuous Learning Organization has mature OHS culture Consistently high level of OHS performance Looking for deeper knowledge E.g. what per cent of the communications budget is dedicated to OHS

Institute for Work & Health Organizational Performance Metric (IWH-OPM)

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Choosing a Leading Indicator (LI)

Examples of LI

Choosing an LI Focus on greatest impact Identify any BPs Select LIs that relate to outcomes – direct ties Start with 2-3 –Proficient with mining the information –Knowing which “intervention” lead to change Select LIs that align with existing OHS management program to ensure accountability Involve others in the process Know the limits of your LIs

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Hazard Assessment and Control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers

Purpose of the Handbook Understanding and applying the basic principles of hazard assessment Understanding the requirements of the Alberta OHS legislation Providing sample tools for use by employers and workers when conducting hazard assessment

Background Information Industry information on hazard assessment (submitted by CPs, Partners, and employers) Scanning of information from other jurisdictions (Canadian and international)

Working Group Membership Alberta Construction Safety Association Civeo Construction Owners Association of Alberta Enform Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association UFA Co-operative OHS (Policy, PIR, Compliance and ISP)

Contents of Handbook Overview –Why do a hazard assessment –What the benefits –Common types of hazard assessments Formal hazard assessments –Who/When/How Site-specific hazard assessments –Who/When/How

Approach Explain basic principles – extensive use of infographics

Approach Highlight legislation requirements

Approach Provide sample step-by-step processes

Approach Sample forms (blank templates & completed samples)

Hazard Assessment and Control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers Order printed copies Online version & Feedback form

Supervisor Roles and Responsibilities: an occupational health and safety handbook 31

Purpose of the Handbook To assist Alberta employers and workers in understanding the roles and responsibilities of being a supervisor The requirements of the Alberta OHS legislation Educating employers on how to train and hire a supervisor

Target Audience This document is targeted at employers and workers who work or interact in a supervisory role This resource is also aimed to be used at singular worksites, as well as employers with multiple or mobile locations 34

Working Group Membership Alberta Energy Regulator ATCO Electric Canadian Home Builders’ Association UFA Co-operative Alberta Health Services OHS (PIR, Compliance and ISP)

Contents of Handbook Overview –Who is a ‘supervisor’? –The supervisor’s role in OHS Supporting employer H&S program –Hazard ID & controls –Inspection template, checklist –Investigation & TAPs Contractors −Supervisor responsibilities Qualities of an effective supervisor

Example – Hazard Controls

Incident Example

Inspection Template

Checklist

Online version & feedback form

What’s coming next? Two new information resources are in development: Retail –Occupational Health and Safety Resource Guide for Workers and Employers in the Retail Sector Healthcare –Occupational Health and Safety Resource Guide for Healthcare Workers Other resources are too early in devlopment, or do not have an end date 42

Retail An occupational health and safety retail resource guide that will provide workers and employers information such as: –Principles of OHS (including information on hazard assessment & control) –Requirements of the Alberta OHS legislation –Health and safety tips addressing common workplace hazards in the retail workplace. 43

Healthcare An occupational health and safety resource guide that will provide worker information such as: –Basic principles of OHS (including information on hazard assessment & control) –Requirements of the Alberta OHS legislation –Examples of healthcare related workplace hazards and control measures 44

Where to find? work.alberta.ca/occupational-health- safety/13568.html#practices worksafe.alberta.ca Contact the Call Centre

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