Health & Safety Policiy
What is the responsibility of employee's in Ballad's Healthy & Safety Policy?
Employees must follow safe work procedures, report hazards, and participate in safety training.
Name the three fundamental Occupational Health & Safety rights.
Right to know, right to participate, and right to refuse dangerous work.
According to the HSE Manual, what are workers required to do when they identify a hazard?
Workers must report all hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor immediately.
When must employees receive job-specific training?
When hired, assigned new tasks, or when operational changes occur.
How can workers report health & Safety concerns?
Speak to supervisor, speak to HSR, Submit Safety Suggestion form.
What is Ballad’s primary objective of the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) program?
To provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors and to prevent incidents, injuries, and occupational illness.
What steps should a worker take if they believe a task is unsafe?
Immediately stop the task, report the hazard to their supervisor, document the concern, and send to your HSR
How do employees conduct hazard assessments?
Using the hazard assessment form, they identify hazards, report unsafe conditions, and provide feedback, then submit to the HSR.
What is one type of emergency response training provided to employees?
Fire Drills, lockdown drills, (some employee have fire safety & first aid - they are posted on safety bulletin board)
Who is responsible for addressing workplace safety concerns raised by employees?
Your HSR, the HSC, the safety compliance administrator, senior leadership/management.
How often does senior management communicate their commitment to Health & Safety?
At least annually at AGM
What are some key responsibilities of workers regarding health and safety?
Reporting hazards, following safe work procedures, using personal protective equipment.
You notice a power cord running across a high-traffic hallway in an office. What is the hazard, and what should be done about it, and what form do you fill out?
he hazard is a tripping risk that could cause injury. The proper control would be to reroute the cord, secure it with a cord cover, or use a different power source to eliminate the risk. The correct form to fill out is a Near Miss
What are employees’ responsibilities under the emergency response plan?
Knowing your role, evacuation procedures, muster points, and how to report emergencies
What are the 3 purposes of safety meetings at Ballad, according to the HSE Manual?
To review incidents, discuss safety concerns, and promote safety awareness among team members.
What resources does Ballad provide to support health and safety?
Safety equipment, training, time for safety meetings, and budget for improvements.
What specific actions must managers and supervisors take to enforce health and safety policies?
Conducting safety inspections, ensuring employees receive proper training, investigating safety concerns, and enforcing compliance with safety regulations
When would Edmonton employees fill out a Hazard Assessment?
Before using the company vehicle?
What is the correct procedure for reporting a workplace injury?
Immediately report the injury to a supervisor, seek medical attention or office first aider if needed, complete an incident & investigation report form & First aid record.
How do workers receive updates on Ballad's health and safety program?
Memos, VGMs, AGM, safety meetings, bulletin board
How does senior management ensure that health and safety policies are being followed throughout the organization? (Name 3 ways)
By conducting audits, reviewing incident reports, performance management, Safety Committee, and reinforcing policies through training and communication (AGM, VGMs, memos).
How are employees held accountable for their health and safety performance?
Performance Reviews, and disciplinary processes up to termination in severe situations
How soon must employees report workplace incidents or near misses?
Immediately—employees must report all incidents and near misses to their supervisor without delay.
In the event of an incident investigation at Ballad how do employees participate?
By providing statements, helping identify causes, and suggesting corrective actions.
What should you do if you notice a colleague is not following safety procedures?
Report the unsafe act to their supervisor as required under the HSE Program. We are all responsible for safety!