A documented safety plan required when workers are exposed to fall hazards above 3 metres. It outlines equipment requirements, inspection procedures, and worker training obligations. Subcontractors are typically responsible for maintaining their own compliant program on site.
Fall Protection Program
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Walkaround Inspection
ComplianceA pre-shift visual check of equipment, vehicles, or a worksite to identify hazards, damage, or defects before work begins. Subcontractors are typically required to document findings using a checklist. Incomplete or skipped inspections can create liability exposure and violate site safety requirements.
Shoring System
ComplianceTemporary structural support used to stabilise trenches, excavations, or structures during construction or maintenance work. Subcontractors are often responsible for installing and inspecting these systems before crew entry. Proper shoring is a regulatory requirement under occupational health and safety codes.
PSAF (Predictive Safety Analytics Framework)
ComplianceA data-driven system that analyses historical incident and near-miss records to forecast safety risks before they occur on site. Subcontractors may be required to feed worker hours, incident logs, and hazard reports into a client's PSAF platform. Compliance with PSAF reporting requirements is often tied to contract eligibility and site access approval.
Landfill Gas
ComplianceGas produced by decomposing waste in landfills, primarily methane and carbon dioxide. Subcontractors working near landfill sites must account for LFG (Landfill Gas) detection and ventilation requirements. Exposure risks and monitoring obligations affect site safety planning and PPE requirements.
Cease-And-Desist Order
ComplianceA legal directive requiring a subcontractor to immediately stop a specific activity, such as work on a contested site or allegedly unsafe operations. Violating the order can result in fines, contract termination, or legal liability. Field crews must halt the named activity until the order is legally resolved or lifted.
LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)
ComplianceA flammable hydrocarbon fuel—primarily propane or butane—stored under pressure and commonly used onsite for heating, cutting, and equipment operation. Subcontractors handling LPG must comply with Transport Canada and provincial regulations for storage, transport, and handling. Proper training and certifications are typically required before field crews can work with LPG systems.
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