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H&S Rules, Policies, and Work Procedures
Hazard Identification and Risk Control
Trace ERP
100
Where can you find the full AB OH&S Regulations on the network?
P:\Trace Library\Health and Safety\Health and Safety Resource Library\Regulatory Documents
100
Where are the fire extinguishers located in the office you are currently in?
At each entrance/exit door. These are certified annually and checked monthly.
100
What format should all Alberta 1st Call responses be in prior to disturbing ground?
Written
100
What is the frequency that vehicles and equipment are inspected during field work?
Daily
100
Where can you find a copy of Trace ERP?
Reception area, in each truck, and on the network under Trace Library/Health and Safety.
200
Where are hard copies of the AB OH&S Handi-Guide kept?
Reception and each employees field bin.
200
Approximately how many kilometers do Trace employees drive total in a year?
Approximately 500,000 km/yr
200
Ground disturbance is defined as a work operation or activity on or under the existing surface resulting in a disturbance or displacement of the soil or ground cover. What depth of disturbance is a caveat to this definition when hand-digging?
300 mm (30 cm) or less
200
What would the following situation be defined as using safety event definitions? The situation is you are in the field, and have all your sampling jars and equipment out. You turn around to grab a notebook and trip, but you break your fall by grabbing the truck tailgate.
Near miss
200
What does EOC stand for?
Emergency Operations Centre.
300
True or false: Trace employees have the option to refuse unsafe work.
False: Trace employees have a legal responsibility to refuse unsafe work.
300
What is the most dangerous thing we do at Trace?
Driving
300
To what depth can Trace employees enter an excavation?
No minimum depth, Trace employees are not permitted to enter excavations.
300
If you encounter a near miss situation, what form would you complete and provide to your supervisor (at a minimum)?
Opportunity card. In the event of near misses that have a high risk rating, the DM could issue a hazard alert.
300
Which office is the primary EOC and which office is the secondary EOC?
Primary - Calgary Secondary - St. Albert
400
Who is Trace's IMS Manager?
Darrell Haight
400
What is the muster area for the office you are currently in?
By the mailboxes NW of Trace 385 Centre.
400
What are the daily and weekly hour limits that require Division Manager approval as per the fatigue management policy
14 hours per day and 72 hours per week. Employees are to contact their DM prior to exceeding these limits to obtain approval.
400
Up to what size of excavator is a Trace employee sanctioned to operate?
None
400
Name five roles associated with the Trace Emergency Response Org Chart
EOC Director, Public Information Officer, Safety/Risk Officer, Operations Chief, Planning Chief, Logistics Chief, and Finance/Admin Chief.
500
If you need to contact someone at Trace to discuss a technical or safety emergency, what rule can we apply?
Three call rule.
500
Where is the second muster location?
Servus Place, near the Starbucks.
500
What are Trace’s Working Alone Policy call-in times?
8am, noon, 4pm, and end of the day
500
Whenever possible, hazards will be…?
Eliminated
500
In the event of a Tornado warning, what should the 0200 staff do that are working in the office?
Take shelter in a predetermined tornado shelter if available and safe to do so. Alternatively, take shelter in an inner ground level hallway or room. Stay away from windows, outside walls, and doors.