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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES

Welcome to the University of Ottawa's Physical Resources Service ("PRS") project.

This Guide is meant to be informative and is not intended to replace the construction safety laws, regulations, codes and standards or any other legislation governing safety matters on the project. Each contractor/subcontractor must be familiar with all current legislation pertaining to the work and will be responsible to follow and enforce such legislation. He/she shall also ensure that copies of all relevant construction safety laws, regulations, codes and standards are available on the site at all times.

This Guide is also not meant to replace the safety training and direction required to handle the specific safety requirements particular to the work involved on the project. Each contractor/subcontractor must ensure that his/her workers receive the specific training and supervision to handle any hazards particular to the work.

The University wants to ensure the safety of its community and to require active participation by all involved in the project in creating the safest possible working conditions. It also wants to make sure that all of those working on the project site at the University of Ottawa are aware of their responsibility in ensuring the safest possible working conditions.

Please read this informative Guide carefully. If you have any questions or safety suggestions concerning the University's community, please discuss them with your supervisor, your employer or PRS's authorized contact on the project.

Unsafe working conditions will not be tolerated. If we all work together, we can make this the safest project possible.

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UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA'S SAFETY POLICY

We regard the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects, which governs the activities on construction projects, as industry practice and as a minimum standard of performance.

PRS is committed to the safety of the University community and to the protection of University property. It strongly believes that injuries are preventable; safety is everyone's responsibility; and good health and safety requires awareness, involvement and commitment by all.

In its commitment to safety, PRS wants to make contractors/subcontractors aware of their responsibility for the training and supervision of all their workers; and motivate all those working on the project to understand the importance of health and safety at the site.

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CONTRACTORS/SUBCONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

Contractors/subcontractors must ensure that all of their workers and employees are adequately trained and competent to carry out the work assigned to them. They must also ensure that their workers and employees are made aware of any known hazards likely to occur in the course of their work and to ensure that they are instructed in the safety procedures to be followed to avoid these hazards. They must ensure that their workers are working safely and are taking all necessary actions and precautions to protect themselves and the University community.

All workers shall have received a safety orientation course and a WHMIS training course. The University encourages all contractors/subcontractors to provide regular safety reminders and safety refresher courses for their employees and subcontractors.

3.1

Safety Representatives And Safety Committees

3.2

Parking And Traffic

3.3

Personal Safety

3.4

Keys And Access To Project Site

3.5

General Project Site Safety

Everyone working at the project site must ensure that it is kept safe and clean. The University's trees and plants on and adjacent to the project site are to be protected.

Roads, walkways, stairs and emergency exits must be kept clear and that cords, cables and hoses shall not be left in roads or walkways to prevent tripping or damage to equipment.

All waste from the project is the property of the contractor/subcontractor and he/she is responsible for its proper removal from the University property and disposal. Waste must be collected in suitable containers and not placed in the University's garbage bins and that all trash and scrap are disposed of in designated containers. Burning or burying the waste on University property is strictly forbidden.

Any hazardous or liquid industrial wastes generated at the project site must be appropriately transported back and disposed of by the contractor/subcontractor. Regulations with respect to waste reduction programs for construction and demolition projects and with respect to source separation programs must be complied with.

Water containing suspended materials, prohibited waste or volatile materials, such as mineral spirits, oil or paint thinner must not be pumped or disposed of into the University's storm or sanitary sewers or drainage systems.

Contractors/subcontractors must ensure that pollution and emission from equipment and any air emissions from construction activities, such as dust, is controlled to such an extent that contaminants are not carried beyond the University's campus and implement sufficient controls that would ensure public safety within its campus limits.

Contractors/subcontractors must ensure that all equipment is in good working condition, properly maintained and certified if required by regulations. Only those who have been properly trained and skilled in the operation of this equipment can operate it. Contractors/subcontractors shall keep manufacturer's operating manual for all the equipment and tools brought on the site.

All materials, whether temporary or permanent, shall be suitable for the intended use and be safely installed in strict conformance with the manufacturer's instructions. All materials must be accompanied by WHMIS Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) when they are delivered to the site.

Oxygen and acetylene bottles shall be stored in an upright position, secured to a stable support and not be left free standing; the empty bottles shall be marked and separated from the full bottles. All bottles shall be stored away from any potentially hazardous situations, such as fire or areas where they may be exposed to mechanical damage. Compressed gas bottles shall not be stored in areas which contain petroleum products. Any leaking compressed gas bottles shall be removed immediately from building structures and arrangements made to remove them from the project site as soon as possible. The fire alarm shall be pulled in case of leakage of flammable, explosive or other dangerous gases.

Contractors/subcontractors must ensure that their workers and employees use the required specialized personal protective equipment required when working with welding or cutting equipment. They must also ensure that welding curtains are used where possible to protect others near the project site from welding arcs and flash.

The immediate area encompassing the site of operations will be hosed down with water both prior to and after the operations. The immediate area shall be properly ventilated to exhaust welding fumes.

A portable fire extinguisher of the "ABC" type approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada will be kept in close proximity to the site.

All combustible or inflammable materials within 40 feet of the site which can neither be hosed down with water nor moved away from the area shall be protected by a covering of non-combustible material at all times during the operations.

A guard or watchman will be on site both during the operations and for a minimum of one hour after operations are finished.

Contractors/subcontractors must ensure that ladders are in good condition and that they are used appropriately, in a safe manner according to regulations. Metal ladders or ladders with metal reinforcing shall not be used in connection with electrical work or near energized electrical conductors. (securing ladders)

All scaffolding shall be erected and dismantled by competent workers, under the supervision of knowledgeable and experienced workers. It shall be securely fastened with all braces, pins, screw jacks, base plates and other fittings installed as required by the manufacturer. Scaffolds over 15 metres in height must be designed and approved by a professional engineer and constructed in accordance with the design.

Guardrails consist of a top rail, a mid-rail and a toeboard. Guardrails must be provided around work platforms on all scaffolds, floor openings, ramps and open areas where a worker can fall from one level to another. When guardrails or opening covers are temporarily removed, workers in the area must be protected by a full body harness connected to a fall-arrest system, with the belt and lanyard tied of to a secure anchor. Barricades, guardrails and covers must be replaced in a proper manner immediately after work is completed.

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EMERGENCIES

A list of "Key Telephone Numbers" is located at the end of this document. Any emergency shall be reported immediately to most senior person present, who in turn shall notify PRS's authorized contact on the project.

Each person working on the project has the responsibility to know how to evacuate the project site in the event of an emergency. It is the responsibility of each person to be aware of all the possible obstructions to entry and exit routes, to plan an escape path and to note the location of fire extinguishers before starting work. This will save time in the event of an emergency.

Contractors/subcontractors must have a current list of names his/her employees and subcontractors at all times to be able to account for everyone.

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CONCLUSION

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KEY TELEPHONE NUMBERS