What We Do

The Safety coordinator provides safety oversight for all phases of equipment installation and/or industrial construction, ensuring the understanding, appreciation and adherence to safe operating practices throughout the workplace by all team members.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

1. We are to assist and advise management and supervisors as necessary. Our position is not one of enforcement, we have no authority on site.
2. Advise client of required changes in policies within the safety program, or Act/Regulations. This includes notification of items to which the provincial Department of Labour is giving orders.
3. Assist in or perform hazard assessments and safety plans. Documentation to be submitted.
4. If requested, perform orientations to new employees and sub-trades as required. Documentation to be generated.
5. Review with clients the need for site emergency plans, and when possible test plans. Documentation to be generated.
6. Assist in a comprehensive hazard assessment for the company. Documentation to be generated.
7. Assist the client with the cooperative identification of required regulatory Safe Work Practices, Safe Job Procedures and Best Practices. To also cooperatively identify Safe Work Practices, Safe Job Procedures and Best Practices for tasks performed by their employees not “specifically” covered by regulation, but would come under the duty of the employer and the employee’s right to know. Also to assist in the development and review of these practices and procedures as required.
8. Ensure that the rules and disciplinary procedures are in place, and advise supervisor when non-compliance is noted. Documentation is recommended.
9. Advise client of required PPE for certain jobs, and the training requirements for the PPE.
10. Advise client of other training requirements i.e. first aid, JOHS/safety representative/supervisor training.
11. Assist in the performance of site inspections with the supervisor as a “fresh set of eyes” to determine possible hazards and controls. To conduct tool box meetings with the workers if so requested by the client. Documentation to be generated.
12. Assist/perform incident/accident investigations as necessary, and work in cooperation with the Department of Labour as required. Documentation to be generated.
13. Perform internal audits from the COR provider (i.e. NSCSA/NBCSA/HSE) on an annual basis. Assist in the External audits every third year. Assist in the correction of noted deficiencies if the client so wishes.
14. Partake in JOHS meetings only if invited or requested to do so by the committee.
15. Assist the client in keeping of files if so requested. Whenever possible, the files must be kept with the client. Advisors should not keep the clients’ files unless an agreement has been reached between the client and the coordinator.
16. Attend meetings between the client and sub-contractors, property owners, or Department of Labour when requested.
17. Assist/advise clients annually in conducting an annual company safety meeting where management and staff have the opportunity to review the company OH&S Safety program to make certain that it is current/accurate for the scope of work that the company undertakes.
18. Make regular contact with clients to determine which new jobs/projects are starting in the near future and the status of current job sites. Discuss with the client which jobs/projects they want a specific hazard assessment performed prior to the commencement of work.
19. Conduct the annual Internal Audit using the audit process prescribed by the authority that provides the client with certification of their safety program. This includes assisting in updating all the components of the program and performing interviews and completing the audit book. Provide advice and recommendations to enable the client to respond to the Audit Report where deficiencies need to be addressed in order to obtain certification. Also assist in preparing an action plan to identify areas of improvement to the client’s program.
20. As a value-added feature, we offer the following on-demand Compliance Safety Training: Fall Protection, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift, Scaffolding, Fit Test, Forklift, Confined Space, Rigger, Excavation & Trenching, WHMIS 2015, Incident Investigation, Hazard Identification & Control, JOHSC, Health & Safety Rep, Supervisor Safety Leadership  *Swing Stage*, Telehandler, *Awareness* (incl. ASB, PCB, Lead, Mold, Mercury, and Silica).
21. Perform individual Client Monthly Safety Summaries.
22. Introduce ourselves to general contractor before entering the site.
23. Maintain a neat, professional appearance. Conduct ourselves in a professional manner.

* Nova Scotia Clients only.