Simon Fraser University Facilities Services

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Simon Fraser UniversityFacilities Services

• Contractor Site Safety Orientation

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SFU Safety Policy

• The safety of all members of the university
  community as well as visitors to campus is a
  major concern of the university. It is therefore,
  the policy of the university to
• Protect the safety of all faculty, staff,
  students visitors (contractors sub
  contractors) against unsafe conditions and
  occupational hazards
• Formulate and carry out continuing effective
  safety programs appropriate to university
  operations
• Give priority to a safe work environment in the
  planning, direction and implementation of
  university activities and
• Comply with relevant statutes, regulations and
  standards of regulatory authorities representing
  occupational health and safety.

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Contractor Categories

• Prime Contractor
• Continuing Service Contractor
• Project Contractor

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Prime Contractors

• Fully enclosed site
• Contractually site owners
• Safety within the site is their responsibility
• Perimeter must be maintained
• Interface with university services must be
  coordinated with SFU

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Continuing Service Contractors

• Work and work risks remain the same
• Yearly Orientation required
• SFU Safety policy updates distributed as required
• SFU delegates the safety responsibility but
  accountability remains with SFU
• SFU Safety advisors will monitor work
  periodically

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Project Contractors

• Project orientation for each project
• Responsible for sub contractors under their
  direction
• Yearly orientation required
• SFU Safety policy updates distributed as required
• SFU delegates the safety responsibility but
  accountability remains with SFU
• SFU Safety advisors will monitor work
  periodically

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University Expectations

• Contractor must have a written safety program
• Worksafe compliant (WCB)
• Workers must be trained in the assigned duties
• Workers must be familiar with regulations
  pertaining to the work being undertaken
• Professionalism / harassment
• Community Sensitive
• New young worker training
• Unsafe work practices are Unacceptable and may
  result in the termination of the contract

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What Every Contractor Needs to Know

• Security is the first contact for emergencies
  778 782 4500 or SFU direct dial 24500
• First aid
• Spill reporting
• Fire
• Not 911 we have single address
• Security will meet and organize emergency
  response personnel as they arrive.

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Worksafe Matters (WCB)

• Where the Contractor is required to Notify the
  WCB the SFU Project Manager is to be copied
• All Asbestos NOPAs are to be copied to SFU EHS
  Department fax [phone]
• Any Written communication from the WCB is to be
  copied to the SFU Project Manager
• This may include certification by a P.ENG,
  written orders, variance order, etc.

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Safety Issues Protocols

• Site hazards
• Asbestos
• Biological
• Radiation
• Magnetic fields
• Stack emissions
• Confined spaces
• Fall protection
• Pest control
• Air intake locations
• Underground utilities
• Call before you dig
• Who Both the Project Manager 1 800 474 6886

• Protocols
• Traffic Disruptions 1 week notice
• Parking requirements
• Weight restricted vehicles
• Smoking designated areas only
• WHMIS
• Electrical lock out/permits
• Working near energized conductors
• Confined space entry
• Cutting coring
• Contact security if you set off an alarm
• Elevator breakdown call or ring for help and stay
  put

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Electrical Department

• Authorization is required for the following
• Access to the electrical rooms
• Power connections to the University's electrical
  system
• temporary power connection
• working on energized panels and circuits
• Any capping of any smoke detector or fire alarms
  which need to be set into maintenance mode.

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Labels on Campus

• Biological

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Naturally Occurring Radioactivity
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X - Rays
High energy particles Damage to body depends on
time, distance, and shielding
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Ultra Violet Light
Ultraviolet light is mostly invisible but we can
sometimes see a bit of the visible portion which
looks like a purple glow
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Antennas and Dishes
Do not stand infront of antennas or dishes
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Other laser signs CAUTION for less dangerous
lasers NOTICE for repair of ANY laser Always
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Wet mop sign
WET MOPPING SIGN Only wet mop the floor if this
sign is displayed. This sign guarantees that
there are no biohazards or radioactive materials
on the floor.
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No Janitorial service
Many labs will have a DO NOT ENTER
sign. When you see this, do not enter. Always
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When in Doubt Please Ask !

• Who to ask?
• Your Project Manger Get his card !
• Security 778 782 3100 (non emergency)
• EHS 778 782 3867
• Contractors please supply your emergency contact
  information to your Project Manager
• Communications are essential

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Thank you for your time

• Have a Safe Project