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Simon Fraser University Facilities Services
Contractor Site Safety Orientation
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SFU Safety Policy The safety of all members of the university community as well as visitors to campus is a major concern of the university. It is therefore, the policy of the university to: Protect the safety of all faculty, staff, students & visitors (contractors & sub contractors) against unsafe conditions and occupational hazards; Formulate and carry out continuing effective safety programs appropriate to university operations; Give priority to a safe work environment in the planning, direction and implementation of university activities; and Comply with relevant statutes, regulations and standards of regulatory authorities representing occupational health and safety.
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Contractor Categories
Prime Contractor Continuing Service Contractor Project Contractor
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Prime Contractors Fully enclosed site Contractually site owners
Safety within the site is their responsibility Perimeter must be maintained Interface with university services must be coordinated with SFU
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Continuing Service Contractors
Janitorial staff and Landscapers Work and work risks remain the same Annual orientation is required SFU Safety policy updates distributed as required SFU delegates the safety responsibility but accountability remains with SFU SFU Safety advisors will monitor work periodically
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Project Contractors Individual projects
Project orientation for each project and an annual orientation is required Responsible for sub-contractors under their direction SFU Safety policy updates distributed as required SFU delegates the safety responsibility but accountability remains with SFU SFU Safety advisors will monitor work periodically
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University Expectations
Contractor must have a written safety program WorkSafeBC (WCB) compliant Workers must be trained in the assigned duties and familiar with regulations pertaining to the work being undertaken Professionalism / harassment Community Sensitive – news travels fast! New & young worker training Unsafe work practices are unacceptable and may result in the termination of the contract
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What Every Contractor Needs to Know
Security is the first contact for emergencies or SFU direct dial 24500 First aid Spill reporting Fire Not 911 – we have single address Security will meet and organize emergency response personnel as they arrive.
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WorkSafeBC Matters (WCB)
All Asbestos NOPA’s must be copied to SFU EH&S Department fax # Where the Contractor is required to Notify WorkSafeBC the SFU Project Manager must be copied Any written communication from WorkSafeBC must be copied to the SFU Project Manager Includes: certification by a P.ENG, written orders, variance order, etc.
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Site Hazards Asbestos Biological, Radiation, Magnetic fields
Stack emissions Confined spaces Fall protection Contractors who will be working at heights are required complete and submit their Fall Protection Plan to the EH&S department Pest control report to the Facilities Service, Service Air intake locations Underground utilities - Call before you dig Your Project Manager & BC One Fall Protection - EH&S ensures that it is complete and has been tailored to the work being conducted at SFU.
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Site Protocols Traffic Disruptions - need 1 week notice
Parking requirements Weight restricted areas Smoking designated areas WHMIS Electrical lock out/permits Hot Work Permits May be obtained at Facilities Services from the EH&S Advisor with a reasonable notice period. Hot Work refers to any activity with an open flame or spark generating potential. Working near energized conductors
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Site Protocols Confined space entry Cutting & Coring
Prior to entering, the contractor is required to submit a copy of the risk/hazard assessment and permit (onsite documentation) to the EH&S department. The purpose of this is to ensure that the contractor has in fact gone through the processes required by WorkSafeBC Cutting & Coring Contact security if you set off an alarm Elevator breakdown call or ring for help and stay put
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Electrical Department Authorization is required for the following:
Accessing electrical rooms Power connections to the University's electrical system Temporary power connections Working on energized panels and circuits All fire alarm related activities including capping of smoke detectors must be coordinated with the electrical department
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Labels on Campus Biohazard
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Radiation Identifies areas containing radioisotopes
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
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Ultraviolet Light Ultraviolet light is mostly invisible but we can sometimes see a bit of the visible portion which looks like a purple glow
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Antennas and Dishes Do not stand directly in front of antennas or dishes
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X - Ray X- Rays are high energy particles that can cause damage to the body depending on time, distance, and shielding.
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Magnetic Field OR
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Lasers This sign indicates that lasers are in use. Skin and eye exposure to direct or scattered radiation should be avoided.
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Other Laser Signs CAUTION used for less dangerous lasers
NOTICE for repair of any laser
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Procedure for entering rooms displaying X-Ray, Magnetic Field or Laser
RESPONSE NO RESPONSE You CAN enter Do NOT enter Do NOT enter
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Chemical Door Sign
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Wet Mop Sign This sign guarantees that there are no biohazards or radioactive materials on the floor. If this sign is displayed only wet mop the floor.
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No Janitorial Service Many labs will have a DO NOT ENTER sign. When you see this, do not enter.
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When in Doubt Please Ask !
Who to ask? Your Project Manager – Get his card ! Security (non emergency) EH&S Contractors please supply your emergency contact information to your Project Manager Communications are essential to a successful project
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Thank you for your time and have a Safe Project
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