SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES OVERVIEW SAFE

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SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES OVERVIEW.
OVERVIEW
This presentation is an overview of some of our basic Operating
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Outland Policies and Procedures
Training Program
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OVERVIEW.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OH & S Policy Statement
Environmental Policy
Hazard Recognition.
Bears.
Social Policy
Drug & Alcohol Policy
Vehicle Safety Policies
Policy on vehicles in Camp
Equipment Policy
Helicopter Safety Plan
Lockout Policyy and Procedures
Right to Refuse
Working Alone
PPE Policy
Herbicide/Pesticide Posting
Eye Protection – Policy and Procedures
Guarding Policy/Procedures for Brush/chain saw operators (
H2S
Overhanging Obstacles and High Winds
Passenger van with Roof rack
OHSA and Worker Duties
Emergency Response Plan
Environmental Management System
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INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
SAFETY VALUES AND OBJECTIVES
Our goal is the establishment of healthy forests by creating a healthy working environment. We have designed
an Occupational Health and Safety Program to avoid unsafe situations and to increase the safety and comfort of
our workers. This health and safety program is designed so as to comply with all government laws and
regulations Safety is a top priority at Outland Reforestation - our ultimate goal is zero lost workdays due to
regulations.
accidents or injury.
We, as a Company, will ensure that Management will provide a safe work site, information about and access
to proper safety equipment and work habits, and work to ensure that physical and health hazards are guarded
against or eliminated.
We will ensure that Supervisors and crew leaders shall properly instruct workers to do their work safely.
They will ensure that the First Aid Attendant and First Aid Equipment are available to the workers. They shall also
ensure that regular meetings are held and records kept.
We will ensure that Workers shall work in a responsible manner so as to not endanger themselves or their
fellow workers. They shall report unsafe situations to their supervisor and wear all appropriate safety gear as
directed.
We will ensure that Visitors and contractors shall obey all safety regulations as posted, wear the appropriate
safety gear as directed, and shall act in a manner so as not to endanger themselves or others.
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Outland considers protection of the environment while operating to be an important part of our
corporate obligation as workers in the forests of Northern Canada. Our ultimate goal is zero
environmental impact resulting from our operations. Outland, it’s directors, managers,
supervisors
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and field staff will make every
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Prevent forest fires; maintain fire suppression equipment and trained personnel on site.
Minimize air pollution from vehicles, motorized camp and field equipment by eliminating
unnecessary idling.
Prevent all spill occurrences of any material with the potential to contaminate soil or water.
Remove all garbage from worksites and campsites to approved landfill sites.
Establish remote bush camps according to District Health Unit guidelines and in a manner that
minimizes site disturbance and ground water impacts.
Respect wildlife and their habitat in all areas where we operate.
Respect all environmental legislation and client environmental policies.
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HAZARD RECOGNITION
COG
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ASSESSMENT
Certain roles have very
specific job hazards. It is
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thatt you are aware
of the specific hazards to
your job description. We
have listed those below along
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with a brief explanation for
key areas that we would like
you to focus on.
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HAZARD RECOGNITION
COG
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ASSESSMENT
Musculoskeletal Injuries

Knee Injuries, ligament strains
Slips, trips and falls – usually
occur later in the day as fatigue
sets in, always walk around or
over slash or debris, and never
step on debris
Back Strain (bend at knees)
Falling into a hole or pit
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HAZARD RECOGNITION
COG
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ASSESSMENT
Travel

All personnel traveling in buses are to
be seated while the bus is moving
Seatbelts are mandatory in all
vehicles – enforce use of seatbelts by
planters at all times
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are/how to read a map
Make sure that you are properly
trained in all modes of crew
transportation (helicopter, truck, van,
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boat,
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etc.)—IF
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UNSAFE SPEAK UP!
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HAZARD RECOGNITION
COG
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ASSESSMENT
Weather

Heat Stroke – always wear your helmet or
hat
Sun burn – apply sunscreen liberally and
reapply throughout the day
Hypothermia - exposure to cold, wet
weather
Wind – watch for overhead danger in
windy conditions and evacuate planters to
a safe location if necessary
Thunderstorms – thunderstorms cell can
develop quickly, evacuate planters and
seek shelter in a vehicle when lightening
occurs
You will wear or carry appropriate clothing
to protect you from the weather while on
the worksite (i.e. sun hat, rain gear,
warm clothing, sturdy boots etc.)
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HAZARD RECOGNITION
COG
O AND
ASSESSMENT
Wildlife

Bears, Moose and other
dangerous wildlife
Insect bites, bee stings –
keep the bites clean
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HAZARD RECOGNITION
COG
O AND
ASSESSMENT
Food and Water

Ensure that you do not eat
spoiled food
Never drink water from an
unknown source (creek, pond,
etc.)
Drink p
plenty
y of water to avoid
dehydration
Dispose of food waste in an
appropriate manner
You will carry enough food and
water to sustain you for the full
workday in potentially variable
weather conditions.
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HAZARD RECOGNITION
COG
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ASSESSMENT

Hygiene
Use the disinfectant wipes and
hand washes that are provided in
camp
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Always
rinse,
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wash
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disinfect
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your dishes
Always clean scratches or cuts
each night in camp. Use clean
soapy water. Make sure the
First Aid attendant inspects all
cuts for progress on healing
You will not dispose
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or store of
garbage or food in such a way
that it would attract bears either
on the worksite or in a remote
camp.
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BEARS
Bear Safety Essentials

Respect all bears - They all can be
dangerous
Never approach a bear
Never attempt to feed a bear
Be defensive - never surprise a bear
Learn about bears and their habitat and
habits - anticipate and avoid encounters
Each bear encounter is unique - no hard
and fast rules can be applied when dealing
with a potentially complex situation
ALL WORKERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN
SPECIFIC BEAR AWARENESS
TRAINING,, ON-LINE OR IN CAMP
PRIOR TO STARTING WORK.
This is not the complete procedure.
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SOCIAL POLICIES
IN-CAMP SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

Tree planting camps are a fun
atmosphere.
It is important to remember that we
work in remote areas that present
challenges for access to town and
medical care
Outland promotes a fun atmosphere
for everyone in the camp and we will
ensure that
th t all
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are
prepared to work every day.
A more detailed social policy will be
presented by your Regional Manager
at the start of your project.
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SOCIAL POLICIES
ALCOHOL
We (all management) DO NOT purchase
alcohol for anyone. This includes
‘advancing’ alcohol and making trips to the
beer store
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acceptable purchase would be:
While we will tolerate planters having a
beer in camp after work, drunkenness or
inappropriate behaviour during the work
week will not be tolerated and may lead to
dismissal.
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SOCIAL POLICIES
CAMP FIRES
We will allow camp fires, provided:

There is not a fire ban for the area

The fire is not started with gasoline
or any ignition fluid

The fire is not made larger than 3’ in
diameter

The fire is located away from fuelling
areas and all camp structures and
equipment
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SOCIAL POLICIES
VECHILES AND EQUIPMENT
AT CAMP

We will ensure that all vehicles, quads and
delivery equipment (rollagon
(rollagon’s
s, track
machines, helicopters, etc) are locked and
the keys are stored in a secure location
away from the units

We will not allow anyone who has been
drinking to drive their personal vehicle.
Should they disagree, their job will be
terminated the moment they start their
engine

Under no condition will anyone who has
been drinking be allowed near a body of
water
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SOCIAL POLICIES
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS

Our focus is geared toward less alcohol and
more group events
Regional Manager’s & supervisors will seek
out and promote an individual (or two) in
each
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and execute social events (a social
committee)
Supervisors are to ensure that people have
time to recreate whenever possible.
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Suggestions
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include:
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bowling,
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talent night, soccer, movie nights, bocce,
baseball, football, field hockey, dinner club,
ultimate frisbee, etc… Crew vs crew
competition, crew vs management, …
We will financially support the ideas of the
social convenor (review a budget with your
RM …)
We offer up to 1 week of free camp costs
for the social convenor, based on the
supervisor’s
supervisor
s assessment
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY

We ask that all Outland employees
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and visitors
comply with the following, in order to maintain
a safe worksite & comfortable camp
atmosphere:
Illegal drugs are prohibited from any
Outland field worksite, camp area, within any
vehicle in or around any Outland equipment or
vehicle,
facility
Alcohol is prohibited from any field worksite,
within any vehicle (unless transporting SEALED
BOTTLES to or from town), around any
working operations within camp and especially
around
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Alcohol is permitted for recreational
consumption within any Outland camp,
provided the camp supervisor grants
permission to do so, the Outland Social Policy
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is followed AND that any
by those individuals participating – We ask
that responsible drinking is exhibited by
Outland employees - please respect your
neighbours.
Immediate termination of employment will
result from failure to comply with this policy.
policy
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VEHICLE SAFETY

You should be aware of the transportation
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safety regulations and procedures that
Outland and our drivers need to follow to
ensure your safety.
There must be adequate seating for the
number of people in the vehicle.
Each person for whom a seatbelt is
available must wear it.
No person may ride with any part of his or
her body outside the vehicle.
Tools and equipment must be transported
in a separate compartment from people or
they must be secured within the cabin to
prevent movement in case of an accident
or rollover.
All vehicles must be equipped
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with fire
extinguishers and first aid kits.
A qualified driver with the appropriate
license must operate the vehicle.
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VEHICLE SAFETY
The vehicles in your planting camp pose a greater
threat to your personal safety than anything else
you will encounter this season. The drivers in your
camp are responsible for your safety while they are
driving. If you are uncomfortable with the driving
abilities of any staff or the condition of a vehicle you
must inform your safety officer, crew boss or
supervisor immediately
immediately. All driving concerns will be
addressed promptly.
To do your part in keeping the vehicles and driving
time safe for yourself and others:

Remove all garbage and personal equipment from
each vehicle every evening. This allows staff to do
vehicle cleaning and inspection without impediment.
Keep music and noise at a moderate level so as not
to distract the driver.
Once the vehicle is moving remain seated so as not
to distract the driver or obstruct the driver’s view.
Remember you have the right to refuse to ride
in a vehicle that you believe is in an unsafe
condition, is being handled improperly or due
to unsafe road or weather conditions.
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COMPANY VEHICLES IN CAMP

No smoking
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y vehicle at any
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Drugs or alcohol may never be consumed at
any time in any Outland vehicle.
Once parked in camp, the vehicle doors must
be locked and the windows closed. The keys
for each Outland vehicle must be taken out of
the ignition and given to the Camp Supervisor
for safe keeping (stored in key box).
Only camp management will have access to
the key box.
The keys are only accessible to authorized
Company
Co
pa y drivers
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co p e ed the
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Outland Driver Training Program.
The removal of all personal items out of each
vehicle at the end of each workday is required.
The Company vehicles are not accessible for
socializing or the playing of music once they
are parked
k d in
i camp.
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EQUIPMENT
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TRAINIING AND
MAINTENANCE POLICY

THE FOLLOWING POLICIES ARE TO BE STRICTLY
ENFORCED – FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT
IN TERMINATION:
Equipment – No unauthorized personnel are
permitted to touch any of the camp equipment.
Vehicles – No unauthorized personnel are
permitted to use any of the company vehicles. All
authorized drivers MUST have completed the
Outland Driver Training Workbook before they are
allowed to drive.
Equipment Maintenance – All maintenance for
camp equipment is to be recorded in the
Equipment Service Logs (Section 4 of the
Equipment Binder). Only properly trained
personnel are permitted to perform this
maintenance
Propane – Only certified Propane handlers are
permitted to change the propane tanks.
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You
are nott authorized
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anyone else to operate any machinery or vehicle
that is mechanically unsound or unsafe. You are
required to immediately notify your supervisor
and/or regional manager if you discover any
equipment or vehicle to be mechanically unsound
or unsafe.
unsafe
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HELICOPTER SAFETY PLAN

We would like all of the staff to be aware of a
few key safety issues when dealing with
helicopter travel.
Don’t run and if you’re not sure, STOP what
your doing
All pilots will provide orientation to workers and
staff prior to work.
work
Advance towards the helicopter once you’ve
been given the signal by the pilot (either a nod
or thumbs-up)
Always approach from the front
Always maintain eye contact on the pilot and
machine
Remove your hard hat
Carry everything in your hands, not on your
back and secure all loose clothing
Secure all equipment
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around y
you and the
landing area
Crouch down when under the main rotor abrupt winds could force it down to head level
DO NOT move towards the tail rotor – no
exceptions
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HELICOPTER SAFETY PLAN

Make sure shovels are held down low

Ask questions for clarity, pilots love
to be safe

Don’t treat our helicopter like a pickup truck, it’s a precision vehicle

** ALTHOUGH NOT INHERENTLY
DANGEROUS, AVIATION SAFETY
CAN BE SERIOUSLY
JEOPARDIZED BY ONE’S
INATTENTION TO DETAIL.
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LOCKOUT POLICY

When any
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involving
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power sources is to be repaired, serviced or
maintained, all of the equipment’s energy
sources are to be assessed and locked out
and a zero energy state achieved before
work is begun.

The lock out procedure is to be carried out
only by qualified people who have received
training on that piece of equipment.

Any associated pieces of equipment, whose
operation could have a detrimental effect on
the work being done, are also to be locked
out. In Outland Operations, vehicles,
quads, generators, chainsaws and
brushsaws are the machinery most likely
to be locked out and tagged.
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LOCKOUT POLICY
LOCKOUT PROCEDURES

Locks and/or tags are used to prevent
people from injury due to equipment or
vehicles which are either malfunctioning or
being serviced.
There is one type of lockout tag used by
Outland – The yellow (machinery) tags.
The four important points about this tag
are:
A tag is assigned to each vehicle and must
be kept in vehicle at all times.
times
Tags are available in cookery for
generators, the trunk of ATV’s and in
vehicles for chainsaws and brushsaws.
To be used to warn of vehicle or equipment
problems that could cause further damage
or injury if an attempt is made to re-start
it or to perform maintenance on it before it
is properly in a zero energy state.
To be removed when vehicle or piece of
equipment is repaired.
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RIGHT TO REFUSE POLICY
AS AN EMPLOYEE OF OUTLAND YOU
HAVE A RIGHT TO REFUSE THE
FOLLOWING:

Any unsafe work duties that are offered to you

Working on any unsafe worksites

Working with any staff or employees that
exhibit unsafe work practices

Working with any equipment you feel is poorly
maintained or unsafe

Please contact your Safety Officer, Regional
Manager or the Head office if you have been
asked to do any of the above. Every case of
work refusal will be investigated.

The worker shall continue to perform his/her
regular
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duties until the investigation
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has been
completed.
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WORKING ALONE POLICY
OUTLAND WILL ENSURE THAT THERE IS A PLAN IN PLACE FOR ANY
WORKER/STAFF WHO IS REQUIRED TO WORK ALONE (SEE WORKING
ALONE BULLET POINTS ON THIS MATTER)

The worker/staff
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member will be p
provided with the p
proper
p tools to safely
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complete his/her duties.

The worker/staff member will have a communication device, which will allow for
contact between themselves and their supervisor.

The worker/staff member will be required to provide the appropriate PPE for their
duties.

The worker shall have access to First Aid equipment while working alone.

The worker shall check in with their crew boss/supervisor periodically during the
day.
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WORKING ALONE
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
BE AWARE OF THE SAFETY ISSUES WHEN
WORKING ALONE.

Is there a plan in place as to when to check in?
Know where to find the Emergency Response
Plan on your worksite.
worksite

Who knows you are working alone and your
location. Know the answer to this before you
leave for the worksite.

Who knows your expected time of return?
Know the answer to this before you leave for
the worksite.

When are your check-in times and who are you
calling? Know the answer to these questions
before you leave for the worksite.

Know the area you are going to (ex. Look at a
map). Know where it is in relation to
camp/town.
camp/town
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WORKING ALONE
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

When entering work area, be sure you observe all
hazards present eg. Overhead hazards, slippery
slash, mud holes, swampy areas.
Have radio, cellular, or satellite phone
communication. Understand how to operate your
mode of communication. Keep communications
equipment
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dry
y at all times. Ensure you
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have
spare batteries or well charged batteries.
Wear proper clothing, plan for any adverse
weather (ex. Rain, severe cold or heat).
Wear a hi-vis vest, steel toed boots and a hard hat
to minimize chance of personal injury.
Bring a larger than normal supply of food and
water.
Carry a small planter access first aid kit.
Carry air horn when threat of bears present.
Do not be in a hurry.
Practice the “Buddy
Buddy System”
System when working with
other people in a remote site (keep a watchful eye
for your partner all day, know his/her
whereabouts all day, don’t leave the worksite
without him/her).
Know your marshalling point.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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POLICY
THERE ARE VARIOUS HAZARDS WHEN WORKING IN THE
BUSH. WEARING PPE CAN MINIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE
TO THESE HAZARDS.
You, as an employee of Outland, are required to wear your PPE on the
worksite at all times. Failure to do so will result in your temporary
suspension from work duties. You will be permitted to return to work
once you provide all required PPE.

Your PPE required are the following items:

CSA approved work boots (have green label on them)
Pants or leg protection that exposes no skin in zones of high brush (shorts not
permitted).
Hard Hats (CSA approved)
High-visibility vest
Eye protection is mandatory when working in high brush zones. The management on
site shall make sure goggles are available for use by the worker
You are responsible for storing and maintaining your PPE.
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EYE PROTECTION POLICY
EYE PROTECTION
There are various hazards when working in the
bush. Due to the nature of logging today, the brush
content
co
e of
o the
e worksite
o s e has
as increased.
c eased This
s increase
c ease
has lead to a higher degree of risk in relation to eye
injuries.
Outland asks that all employees wear appropriate
PPE (goggles) when working in these high brush
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zones. It is y
is Outland’s responsibility to provide the PPE for
you.

Eye protection is mandatory when
working in high brush zones

CSA approved goggles are recommended

The management on site shall make sure
goggles are available for use by the worker

If goggles are not present on site then work
in a low brush zone until goggles/protection
can be provided by your management
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EQUIPMENT GUARDING POLICY
FOR BRUSHSAW, CHAINSAW AND
POWER TOOL OPERATORS

Equipment, processes and situations that pose
a hazard to workers are to be properly guarded
or barricaded.

Guards or barriers that must be temporarily
removed are to be replaced as soon as the
need is over.

All manufacturer installed guarding devices
such as blade guards and chain breaks must
be fully installed and operational at all times

All brushsaws, chainsaws and power tools will
be brought to a zero energy state before any
debris or clogging removed from blade areas,
areas
chain areas or rotating bit areas.

No brushsaw throttle mechanisms will be
locked at one speed

All kill switches must be fully operational
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FERTILIZERS AND PESTICIDES ON
SEEDLINGS
The seedlings we plant are usually treated
with fertilizers and pesticides in the nursery
to increase their chances of successfully
growing in the field. By the time the
seedlings arrive at the block there is very
little fertilizer residue on the foliage of the
seedlings as the fertilizer is water-soluble.
The fungicide that is used by tree nurseries
is one of the safest that is available. It is
still advisable to take precautions that will
prevent the ingestion of these chemicals.
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SEEDLINGS
After handling
g seedlings,
g , it is recommended
that ungloved hands be washed with soap and
water, or pre-moistened wipes before eating or
smoking. Some planters prefer to wear rubber
or latex gloves while planting so they have no
contact with the chemicals. When opening
boxes of trees, avoid breathing in any fumes.
Also, never use tree boxes for food or clothing
storage.
MSDS sheets contain product information such
as hazardous ingredients, physical data,
reactivity
i i d
data, toxicological
i l i l properties,
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preventative measures and first aid measures.
Outland will have available to you the MSDS
sheets for any additional fertilizers or
pesticides you will be exposed to. You should
be aware of the precautions recommended by
the manufacturers as well as treatments
following exposure.
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SEEDLINGS
The risks of exposure and treatments are the same for both the PlantProd and Daconil. If you find the trees are causing you skin irritation it
may be a mild reaction to these chemicals. It is recommended that
you wash the exposed skin areas thoroughly after exposure and wear
impermeable gloves during future exposures. Severe allergic reactions
may require medical treatment with an antihistamine.
You would have to ingest a considerable amount of these chemicals to
get ill. In our case that means eating tree roots and soil as well. This
should not ever happen. If it does, contact poison control and give
them the names of the chemicals involved.
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LIFTING DEVICE POLICY

WE ASK THAT ALL OUTLAND
EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS COMPLY
WITH THE FOLLOWING, IN ORDER TO
MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKSITE (YARD):
All lifting devices jacks, overhead electric
cranes, hydraulic hoists shall be inventoried
in our equipment yards.

All Staff operating our lifting devices in our
yards shall be trained in their safe
operation.
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All lifting devices shall be inspected on a
regular basis to maintain a safe operating
condition. This inspection shall be
performed by
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person.
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Any listing devices that are not functioning
properly shall be Locked out until they are
repaired.
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H2S EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
H2S and Hydrocarbons (HC) are KILLERS.
KILLERS
At low concentrations they are easily
recognizable by their rotten egg smell.
However, continued exposure can
eliminate one’s ability to smell the gas. H2S
OR HC are heavier then air,, so they
y pool
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in
low areas.
YOU CANNOT RELY ON YOUR NOSE TO
TELL HOW MUCH H2S OR HC ARE
PRESENT.
WARNING SIGNS

Siren or alarms going off at pipe
station
Strong initial small of rotten eggs
Worker down in the field
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H2S EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
RESPONSE PLAN IF H2S OR HC ARE DETECTED

If operating a machine SHUT IT OFF and ABANDON IT IMMEDIATELY
Decide on the best escape route and evacuate immediately. Generally the best
escape route is upwind/uphill.
upwind/uphill Whatever your decisiondecision act on it - don
don’tt wait
wait.
Once you are well upwind of the leak, blow your whistle three short blasts to
warn others of the possible H2S or HC leak.
Get to a phone, radio in a safe area and contact the Alberta Energy Board at
(780) 460
460-3800
3800, contact the appropriate company listed on page 21 of Ranger
Field Manual and report the accident giving details and location of the break/leak.
If there is a H2S OR HC victim, DO NOT attempt to rescue the victim without a
SCUBA (self contained breathing apparatus) or you will be the next victim.
Once
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ce the
t e Victim
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is
s removed
e o ed from
o contaminated
co ta
ated area,
a ea, provide
p o de First
st Aid
d and
a d Call
Ca
for Ambulance.
Call the appropriate Emergency Numbers listed on the Coast Range Emergency
Response Plan
3 SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS WHEN H2S OR HC ARE DETECTED!!!
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OVERHANGING OBSTACLES AND HIGH
WIND
Because of recent changes into
logging practices requiring more
wildlife trees to be left on site by
y
harvesting operations, there are now
more overhead dangers at the
worksite for tree planters, back pack
sprayers and brushers/thinners.
The purpose of this SOP is to make
workers aware of the potential
hazards that exist on cutover sites
and safeguard employees from injury
due to chicots, hung-up, lodged or
free standing trees.
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WIND
DEFINITIONS
Chicot – means a dead or partially dead tree still standing.
Hung-up, lodged or freestanding tree – means a tree or part of a tree
leaning against or lodged in another tree, or a tree cut and still
standing.
Wildlife trees – means a living, declining or dead trees that provide
special habitat values for the conservation and enhancement of wildlife
habitat, now and in the future.
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WIND
WHAT ARE THE HAZARDS

Shallow soils
Dead branches
Rotten trees
Recently harvested cutovers
Always wear your hardhat and high visibility vest when at the worksite.
Always assess your worksite for overhead hazards before entering it
it.
Look for heavily leaning trees and large branches or trees hung-up in
an adjacent tree.
Develop a “buddy system” with your closest worker
Due to the number of standing live and dead trees in cut blocks it may
be necessary to remove workers from certain cut-blocks when there
are high winds.
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WIND

When emergency conditions exist including high winds,
winds blow
blow-down
down or
thunderstorms it will be the responsibility of the supervisors and crew
bosses to follow the evacuation procedures.
The warning signal for evacuation is 3 long horn blasts from a
vehicle Workers are required to evacuate the block immediately.
vehicle.
immediately
If you feel unsafe due to high wind conditions in your immediate work
area, evacuate to the road and notify your crew boss of supervisor
immediately.
If a danger tree is identified during normal working conditions, all
workers must not work within 2 tree lengths of the danger tree. Notify
your crewboss of areas you could not operate in because of the
identified danger. Flagging tape can be used to mark the danger zone
around a hazardous tree.
Tree cache placement must be in an area that is free of chicots.
The work camp must be free of chicots.
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SOP FOR VANS WITH RACKS

Vans will handle differently
y with a rack.
The vehicle’s centre of gravity rises with a
rack. You must drive slower with a rack. Do
not exceed speed limits.
Do not overload. Only a minimal amount of
gear or equipment can be placed in the rack.
Gear must not go above the top rail of the
rack.
Ensure all gear is properly stored and strapped
down and will not blow off.
Do not modify the height of the van racks.
Never
e e throw
o items
e s from
o the
e ground
g ou d up into
o the
e
roof rack.
Only the driver is allowed on top of the
van. Only the driver can load the van. Only
the driver can secure the load.
Always use 3-Point-Contact when climbing the
l dd tto access the
ladder
th rooff rack.
k Have
H
two
t
hands and one foot or two feet and one hand
in contact with the ladder at all times.
Brush saws, fuel, planting bags and shovels
are the primary items that should be loaded on
the van roof racks.
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SOP FOR VANS WITH RACKS

Brush saws loaded on roof racks must have
blade guards in place.
Brush saws should be loaded with the
spotter on the ground passing the saw up to
the person loading the saws blade end up.
Drivers
e s are
a e responsible
espo s b e for
o passenger
passe ge safety
sa ety
– Do not drive an overloaded vehicle –
Call your supervisor or R.M. if you have any
concerns.
Driver must check rack bolts every
circle check. A wrench is p
provided for this
in the van safety bin.
Your vehicle, passengers and load cannot
exceed 9,100 lbs at a weigh station.
Extra precautions, such as slower speeds
and increased stopping
pp g distance,, should
be taken when driving a loaded vehicle.
Driver must check tire pressure.
Vans/buses with racks have tipped in the
past due to over loading and driving
p p y
improperly.
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THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
ACT (For Ontario only)
The Occupational Health and Safety Act came into force on October 1,
1
1979. Its purpose is to protect workers against health and safety
hazards on the job. The main features of the Act are described below.
THE WORKPLACE PARTNERSHIP
W k
Workers
and
d employers
l
mustt share
h
the
th responsibility
ibilit for
f occupational
ti
l
health and safety. This concept of an internal responsibility system is
based on the principle that the workplace parties themselves are in the
best position to identify health and safety problems and to develop
solutions.
l ti
Id
Ideally,
ll th
the iinternal
t
l responsibility
ibilit system
t
iinvolves
l
everyone,
from the company chief executive officer to the worker. How well the
system works depends upon whether there is a complete, unbroken
chain of responsibility and accountability for health and safety.
THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS
To balance the employer's general right to direct the work force and
control the production process in the workplace, the Act gives four
basic rights
g
to workers.
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THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE
Workers have the right to be part of the process of identifying and
resolving workplace health and safety concerns. This right is expressed
th
through
h worker
k membership
b
hi on joint
j i t health
h lth and
d safety
f t committees,
itt
or
through worker health and safety representatives.
THE RIGHT TO KNOW
Workers have the right to know about any potential hazards to which
they may be exposed. This means the right to be trained and to have
information on machinery
machinery, equipment,
equipment working conditions
conditions, processes
and hazardous substances. The parts of the Act that implement the
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) play an
important role in giving workers the right to know.
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DUTIES OF WORKERS

Workers also have several general duties under the Act. A worker must take responsibility for
personal health and safety insofar as he or she is able. Under the Act, a worker must:
work in compliance with the Act and regulations [section 28(1)(a)];
use or wear any equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the employer [section
28(1)(b)];
report to the employer or supervisor any known missing or defective equipment or protective
device that may be dangerous [section 28(1)(c)];
reportt any k
known workplace
k l
hazard
h
d to
t the
th employer
l
or supervisor
i
[section
[
ti
28(1)(d)];
28(1)(d)]
report any known contravention of the Act or regulations to the employer or supervisor
[section 28(1)(d)];
not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the employer or by the
regulations [section 28(2)(a)]; [ 6 ]
not use or operate any equipment or work in a way that may endanger any worker [section
28(2)(b)]; and
not engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and
boisterous conduct [section 28(2)(c)]. Racing powered hand trucks in a warehouse or seeing
who can pick up the most boxes are examples of unsafe and unacceptable workplace conduct.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN

Emergency Procedures
You will inform all planters of emergency
procedures and explain usage of handheld and
truck mounted radios and satellite phone (if
applicable). You will be familiar with the Company
Emergency Response Procedures (located in all
vehicles)) and will carry
y your
y
safety
y whistle with you
y
while on the block.
Remain calm and think clearly
Contact your Supervisor immediately
Ensuring the safety and well being of everyone is
your priority
If you do
d not know
k
if you are capable
bl off making
ki
the
h
proper decision appoint someone with greater
qualifications as a second in command
Do not use the names of people over the radios
when discussing an incident
When the crisis is over,, document the event
thoroughly
Phone the head office/regional manager with
details as soon as possible
It is your responsibility to know, and to let the
employees know, the location of the First Aid kits,
Emergency Radios and Emergency Transport
Vehicle on your worksite each day.
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Definition of a Critical Injury
j y

Any injury that:
Places life in jeopardy
P d
Produces
unconsciousness
i
Results in substantial loss of blood
Involves the fracture of a leg or arm but not
a finger or a toe
Involves the amputation
p
of a leg,
g arm, hand
or foot but not a finger/toe
Consists of burns to a major portion of the
body
Causes the loss of sight in an eye
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ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)
Many of the clients that we work for have Environmental Managements Systems. Below is an example of one of
our clients Environmental Management . This is a similar EMS to most of our clients. As an employee of
Outland is important that we understand these principles.

Complying with environmental laws and regulations and other requirements to which we commit;
Continually improving our environmental performance;
Integrating the requirements of environmental laws and regulations and our other commitments into business
planning and decision making;
Managing forest land in a professional and sustainable manner consistent with company’s Forest Management
Principles;
Managing operations to minimize pollution;
E l ti
Evaluating
our environmental
i
t l performance
f
through
th
h iinternal
t
l and
d external
t
l audits,
dit reviews
i
and
d benchmarking;
b
h
ki
Communicating environmental, social and economic performance with our employees, the public and other
stakeholders;
and Encouraging and recognizing employees for their contribution towards improving our environmental
performance.
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CONCLUSION
WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT ANY SAFETY ISSUE YOU MUST ASK YOUR
SUPERVISOR OR THE DESIGNATED SAFETY OFFICER.
As an Outland employee you have a great mount of responsibility. This
presentation was designed to give you a few tools to help you in your season.
All of the information that you just covered will be available in camp postings and
in your management binders that you will receive at training and/or before the
season starts.
Please move on to the test once this is over.
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Thank you for participating.
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