Safety Solutions - FAQ
The Construction Safety Association
of Manitoba's Safety Solutions is a Frequently Asked Questions database that allows you to browse the "answers" to your safety related questions.
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Q: How often must W.H.M.I.S. training be reviewed with employees?
A: Workplace Safety & Health Legislation places the onus on each employer to ensure all employees who work with or in the proximity of controlled products are trained in W.H.M.I.S. Legislation also requires employers to provide their employees with an ‘annual refresher.”
Q: When are hard hats required on a construction site?
A: Injuries may result from objects falling from above, but can also occur from side, front or rear impact. Due to these risks, protective headwear is required at all times on a construction project site.
Q: Can I train my own employees in inspection and use of fall protection?
A: WSH Legislation requires all safety training to be conducted by a ‘competent person’. Competency can be determined based on previous knowledge, training or experience. If the employer deems an employee to be a ‘competent’ trainer, fall protection training may be delivered in-house. The training should include both theory and practical components and a test.
Q: When is a prime contractor required to be designated at a construction project site?
A: There must be a designated prime contractor for a construction project if more than one employer or self-employed person is involved in work at the construction project site at the same time. This designation should be made in writing.
Q: How does my company receive a Safety Program Registration Number?
A: Senior Management must attend either the Principles of Safety Management (COR™) or Simplified Safety (SECOR) course. Upon completion, a certificate will be issued to the company with their safety program registration number. A company will have 3 years from this date to complete all required training and become certified or, they may lose their registration number.
Q: What is Return to work and do I need it?
A: Return to Work is program intended to provide injured workers who are unable to perform their normal duties, with alternative or modified work. RTW is intended to both accommodate and transition an injured worker back into the workplace earlier and safely. An effective RTW program is hugely important in helping a worker recovery and in managing a company's WCB costs.
Q: Does the CSAM Online training in H2S suffice for working in the oilfields in MB, SK and AB
A: This specific type of training required depends on the specific employer requirements. Generally, the H2S online training course offered online though our website is an awareness course only and it most often used as a refresher. It has been CSAM's experience that the majority of oilfield employers prefer the full day, in-class training on H2S. This in-class training is offered at our annual Manitoba Construction Conference in February, or you require immediately, you can contact our office to receive a list of independent H2S trainers in Manitoba.
Q: How often are “toolbox talks” required to be held at a construction project?
A: Section 44(3) of the Workplace Safety & Health Act requires each employer with 5 or more workers at a construction site to provide safety education or “toolbox talks” every 2 weeks for 30 minutes. The generally accepted practice is to conduct weekly toolbox talks for 15 minutes. CSAM has a Toolbox Talk Booklet with 68 different topics available, or you can download samples from our website.
Q: What is the difference between COR™ and SECOR?
A: Both COR™ and SECOR provide official safety program accreditation that require companies to meet training and practical requirements. The main reason for going with COR™ is that it is Nationally Recognized. Both COR™ and SECOR are recognized by the WSH Division and WCB – either one are also acceptable for the majority of MIT; City of Wpg; U of M tenders etc, and both COR™ and SECOR are eligible for the WCB COR™ Incentive Rebate.
Q: We are a COR ™ Certified company and we work as a sub-trade on almost every job. We are often hired by general contractors who are not COR™ Certified, and they don’t ask for any documentation. What do we do?
A: If the Prime Contractor does not have a system in place to share required information, they are actually in violation of the Workplace Safety and Health Act. If appropriate, you would be well served by advising them of their legal responsibilities and what documentation you plan on sharing with them.
Q: How do I know if I am eligible to write the CCA Gold Seal Construction Safety Coordinator exam?
A: An application form and $300 fee must be sent to your local construction association to determine eligibility. All applicants who possess a current Construction Safety Officer (CSO) designation (or Canadian equivalent) and can demonstrate 5 years Construction Site Safety experience are automatically eligible to write the national examination. Please note that only CSO designations issued by a provincial/territorial Construction Safety Association qualify for this automatic eligibility.
NOTE: Provincial/Territorial CSO designation qualifies as 3 years of Construction Site Safety experience. Applicants must ensure they complete the project list on the application form to verify an additional 2 years of Construction Site Safety experience. For further information and to view the application form, please visit the CCA website directly: http://www.goldsealcertification.com/certification/safety/safety_e.asp or you can contact Marla at our office: Marla@constructionsafety.ca
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