After-Action Report

A PFAS (Personal Fall Arrest System) is safety equipment that stops a worker from hitting the ground during a fall. It typically includes a full-body harness, lanyard, and anchor point. Subcontractors must ensure PFAS equipment is inspected, certified, and meets provincial and federal regulations before workers go at height.

The practice of properly restraining equipment, materials, and tools on vehicles during transport to prevent shifting or falling. Subcontractors are legally responsible for securing their own loads under provincial and federal transport regulations. Non-compliance can result in fines, licence suspensions, or liability for road incidents.

The ability to identify workplace dangers before work begins or conditions change. Subcontractors are often held responsible for recognising hazards on client-controlled worksites. Failure to document recognised hazards can create serious liability exposure.

A worker's real-time understanding of hazards, personnel, and conditions on a job site. For subcontractors, it means knowing who is working nearby, what equipment is active, and how conditions are changing. Strong situational awareness reduces incidents and keeps crews aligned with the prime contractor's safety expectations.

Any designated exit route workers use to safely leave a worksite, confined space, or structure in an emergency. Subcontractors must identify and keep egress pathways clear before work begins. Site access plans and emergency response procedures must document egress routes.

A federal levy charged to large industrial facilities based on their greenhouse gas emissions. As a subcontractor, your clients may pass these costs down through contract terms or fuel surcharges. Review your agreements closely to understand who bears this liability.

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