Trench Safety Month

A U.S. OSHA-funded grant that helps non-profit organisations develop safety training for high-hazard industries like oil and gas and construction. Subcontractors can access resulting training materials at no cost. Programmes often cover fall protection, confined spaces, and hazard recognition.

Temporary support structures used to stabilise trenches, excavations, or buildings during construction or repair work. Subcontractors are often required to install shoring before crews can safely enter a dig site. Proper shoring is a regulated safety requirement and failure to comply can result in work stoppages or liability.

Any task performed at an elevation where a fall could cause injury, typically above 3 metres. Subcontractors must hold valid Working at Heights certification and comply with provincial OH&S regulations. Clients often require proof of training before allowing workers on site.

A written document identifying hazards and controls for a specific task before work begins. Subcontractors are typically required to complete and submit JHAs to the prime contractor or site owner. Failure to have a compliant JHA on site can result in work stoppages or disqualification from bidding.

A government's legal right to seize private land for public use, with compensation paid to owners. For subcontractors, it can trigger sudden project delays or site access changes. Always confirm right-of-way status before mobilising crews or equipment.

The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) code governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of pressure vessels. Subcontractors working on pressure vessels must ensure equipment bears the ASME stamp, confirming code compliance. Non-compliant vessels can trigger work stoppages and liability issues on site.

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