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The U.S. federal agency that enforces wage, hour, and worker classification laws affecting subcontractors. It oversees rules on overtime pay, prevailing wages, and employee vs. contractor status. Non-compliance can trigger audits, back-pay orders, and significant penalties.

A regulatory classification used by MSHA to flag violations that could reasonably cause serious injury or illness. S&S citations carry higher fines and greater scrutiny for subcontractors working on mine sites. Accumulating S&S violations can jeopardise a subcontractor's site access and future contract eligibility.

A site-specific document outlining how ground or overhead hazards will be managed in underground or enclosed work areas. Subcontractors must review and follow it before starting work on a mine or tunnel site. It defines approved support methods, inspection requirements, and who holds authority to halt unsafe work.

Personal protective equipment that stops a worker mid-fall before hitting a lower level or surface. Typically includes a full-body harness, lanyard, and anchor point. Subcontractors must ensure equipment is inspected, certified, and meets provincial OH&S regulations before workers use it on site.

The U.S. federal agency that regulates the entry of workers, equipment, and materials across the Canadian-American border, which subcontractors must navigate when mobilising crews or hauling specialised equipment into U.S. job sites. Non-compliance with CBP requirements can result in delays at the border, seized equipment, or crews being turned away, making proper documentation and advance planning critical for cross-border field work.

An accidental strike on a buried utility, pipeline, or cable during excavation work. For subcontractors, a dig-in can trigger work stoppages, liability claims, and regulatory investigations. Always confirm locate tickets are current before any ground disturbance.

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