Safety Absolutes
These define Manitoba Hydro’s non-negotiable expectations for safe work.
What are Safety Absolutes?
CARE encourages this action when you see something unsafe.
What is speaking up?
This plan is required when working alone or in isolation.
What is a WAIP?
First step in managing hazards.
What is identifying hazards?
You see an uncontrolled hazard.
What is stop work?
This type of hazard must be controlled before work begins.
What are high-energy hazards?
Speaking up builds trust and reflects this culture principle.
What is We Collaborate?
This must be completed before starting working alone.
What is a risk assessment?
Completely removing a hazard.
What is elimination?
A coworker bypasses a control.
What is speak up / intervene?
If hazards are not controlled, this must happen immediately.
What is stop work?
Connecting safety to people and communities reflects this principle.
What is We Align?
These confirm your safety during work.
What are check-ins?
Type of hazard Safety Absolutes focus on.
What are high-energy hazards?
You’re unsure of risk working alone.
What is conduct a risk assessment?
This Safety Absolute requires leaders to be in the field observing work.
What is being a visible safety leader?
Challenging unsafe habits reflects this principle.
What is We Reimagine?
This person acts if you miss a check-in.
What is a backup contact?
Must be ongoing during the task.
What is continuous risk assessment?
You miss a check-in.
What is escalation to emergency response?
This Safety Absolute ensures leaders provide resources, training, and support.
What is leadership accountability?
Supporting others to make safe decisions reflects this principle.
What is We Empower?
This may be dispatched if a check-in is missed.
What are emergency services?
Adjusting controls due to changing conditions.
What is dynamic risk assessment?
Conditions change during work.
What is reassess risk and ensure hazards are controlled?