Hold Point

A mandatory call-before-you-dig service that locates buried utilities before excavation begins. Subcontractors must notify 811 a set number of days before breaking ground. Skipping this step creates serious liability and can void site permits.

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 structural failure where damage to one component triggers a chain reaction, bringing down a larger portion of a structure. Subcontractors must identify and report early signs during inspections or modifications. Awareness is critical when working on aging infrastructure or post-incident sites.

A trilateral trade agreement governing cross-border movement of equipment, materials, and services between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Subcontractors working across borders must ensure goods and labour comply with USMCA rules of origin to avoid tariffs. It also affects visa and work permit eligibility for field personnel deployed internationally.

A rescue method for retrieving an incapacitated worker from a confined space without a rescuer entering it. Subcontractors must have approved non-entry rescue equipment and trained personnel on-site before any confined space work begins. Regulators in Canada require this as the primary rescue method wherever feasible.

Systems that redirect rainwater and runoff away from worksites to prevent flooding and erosion. Subcontractors are often responsible for installing and maintaining these systems to meet environmental permit conditions. Failing to manage stormwater properly can result in stop-work orders and project fines.

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