Criteria: Core Entry Skill #A - Demonstrate Safe Work Practice
1. Complies with First Aid Requirements
  • Have a current First Aid certificate.
  • Report near misses to supervisor or foreman.
  • Report an accident or injury (no matter how small) to the supervisor or foreman.
  • Locate the First Aid box and Eye Station.
  • Recognize that workplace safety regulations differ between prov. and contractors.
2. Complies with all requirements for the safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Have a current WHMIS or Safe-T-Disk program certificate.
  • Have a current Dangerous Goods Transportation Certificate if applicable.
  • Locate the fire extinguisher
  • Identify the type of fire extinguisher(s) available.
  • Act appropriately to avoid fuel spills i.e do not overall the tank.
  • Identify the muster area in the event of a serious accident.
3. Complies with all requirements on OHS and the environment.
  • Check to ensure that chemicals are labelled correctly.
  • Check to ensure that chemicals are stored correctly.
  • Check to ensure that materials are labelled correctly.
  • Check to ensure that materials are stored correctly.
  • Check to ensure that equipment is not leaking oil or fuels.
  • Ensure that site-specific environmental impact regulations are being followed.
  • Dispose of excess contaminated materials appropriately.
4. Complies with employer/client OHS requirements inc PPE, lock-out and tag-out procedures.
  • Recognize the impact of alcohol, drugs and medication on performance.
  • Wear current hardhat.
  • Wear approved construction safety glasses.
  • Wear appropriate hearing protection (earplugs and/or ear muffs).
  • Wear reflective safety vest.
  • Wear fire retardant coveralls if appropriate.
  • Use appropriate respiratory protection as needed.
  • Use appropriate hand protection (chemicals).
  • Use safety certified boots (appropriate to the job).
  • Lock-Out and Tag-Out Procedures
  • Shut down the equipment.
  • Disconnect the power supply or have it disconnected.
  • Note clearly on a plastic tag-out tag the problem with the equipment.
  • Hang a ‘lock-out’ tag to the ignition switch and ensure that it is visible.
  • Advise the supervisor ASAP of the problem.
  • Follow the instructions of the supervisor to either remove the equipment or leave it as is.
  • Secure the broken equipment with a padlock.
  • Retain the key until the machinery is repaired.
5. Wear appropriate clothing
  • Wear clothing in good condition i.e. not torn.
  • Wear nothing too loose
  • No jewellery specifically chains and earrings. No rings are preferred.
  • Clothing not too tight to ensure free movement.
  • Weather appropriate clothing.
  • No sleeveless shirts