Safety Management & Solutions

Iintegirty Home Services Safety Consulting specializes in assisting companies implement a solid health & safety program. Our objective is to assist your company in providing and maintaining a safe and secure workplace by ensuring the proper equipment, training and procedures are in place.

Our company offers you qualified professionals trained specifically as National Construction Safety Officers (NCSO) through the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) experienced not only with the information you need but more importantly, can assist with all details of implementation of your safety program into your day to day activities and schedule.

Program Building

We assist you in creating & implementing a Policy and Procedure Manual
The success of a Health and Safety Program requires the participation and commitment of everyone in the organization. Within the program, the responsibilities and expectations for safety have been defined for management, supervisors/site superintendents, employees, subcontractors, visitors, suppliers, and the health and safety coordinator/safety administrators.

The Policy & Procedure Manual Covers Topics such as: Organizational Leadership Hazard Identification and Assessment Safe Work Procedures Safe Work Practices Company rules and Regulations Personal Protective Equipment Preventative Maintenance Program Training and Safety Meetings Inspections Accident/Incident Investigations Emergency Preparedness & Response Records and Statistics Waste Management & Environmental Protection Legislation Transportation Compliance with the National Safety Codes Develop a handbook for new employees/subtrades

Training and orientation

An IHS representative will provide training for supervisory staff and managers. This training prepares staff on how to implement a safety program and maintain the program to Occupational Health & Safety standards.

Contractor and Employee Orientations

Hazard Assessments
Emergency Response Plans

Forms & Documentation

Documentation is an important part of your companies due diligence. Adequate documentation protects you and your employees.

Maintenance

Once your program has been developed and implemented, it must be maintained. IHS has an effective systematic way of ensuring your program remains viable and up to OH&S standards. We teach you the steps to be organized and remain up to date on all of your employee safety training, orientations, inspections, accident/incident reports, and all safety program management.

Audits

We are able to assist your company through each step of becoming COR/SECOR certified. We evaluate your safety program, implement solutions and prepare your company for auditing. A health and safety audit is a comprehensive review of an employers health and safety system. To qualify for COR (Certificate of Registration) an audit must be carried out by a certified auditor. .An audit covers the basic elements of a health and safety system, personal interviews, documentation review, and work place observation. To acquire COR, you must receive 80% overall mark without less than 50% in any one element.

The Steps
1. Register for PIR (Partners in Injury Reduction) & COR (Certificate of Registration)
2. Course completion - 1 full time employee must complete the course

- Principles of Health & Safety Management
- Auditor Training
- Leadership for safety excellence
- WHMIS Train the Trainer Course

3. Site Assessment for Peer Audit
4. External Peer Audit

Identification and analysis of health and safety hazards at the work site. Safe work practices and procedures written and implemented. Control measures to eliminate or reduce the risks to workers from these hazards. Clearly stated company policy and management commitment. Worker competency and training Inspection program. Emergency response planning. Incident / accident investigation. Program administration.

Why Become COR/SECOR certified?

Achieving & maintaining a valid COR is required for earning refunds from WCB if registered in the WCB PIR Program. The Partners in Injury Reduction (PIR) program encourages the development of effective workplace health, safety and disability management programs in Alberta. The program offers Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) premium incentives to employers who reduce their claim costs below predicted targets. Employers must meet specified standards for health and safety outlined by Alberta Human Resources and Employment and OH&S.

Companies entering the PIR program work towards attaining a Certificate of Recognition (COR). COR indicates that an employer has implemented a health and safety program that is compliant with the standards established by their Certifying Partner Alberta & OH&S. The Alberta Safety Council is a Certifying Partner to those employers who do not have an established health and safety association.

There are many reasons why companies should pursue a COR:
To prevent injuries, loss time, and property damage.
To recognize cost savings through WCB rebates and discounts.
To be eligible to bid on certain contracts because they have or are actively pursuing a COR.
To minimize personal & company liability by providing a Health & Safety Program, where in doing everything reasonably practicable to ensure the safety of all employees.
For more information on COR visit: http://www.chbaalberta.ca/cor/