WHY DO YOU NEED A HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM?
For large employers with 20 or more workers, Part 3 Section 3.1 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation states that an occupational health and safety program must be developed, initiated and maintained by each employer that has a workforce of 20 or more workers, and at least one workplace that is determined under section 3.16 (2) (b) to create a moderate or high risk of injury, or by each employer that has a workforce of 50 or more workers.
For smaller employers with less than 20 workers, Part 3 Section 3.2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation states that in any operation where the workforce is less than 20 workers, the employer must initiate and maintain a less formal program based on regular monthly meetings with workers for discussion of health and safety matters, ensure that meetings are directed to matters concerning the correction of unsafe conditions and practices and the maintenance of cooperative interest in the health and safety of the workforce, and maintain a record of the meetings and the matters discussed.
Health and safety programs are aimed at ensuring workers are protected, risks are minimized, and a healthy and safe workplace is maintained. All employers must establish some form of health and safety program at the workplace. The type of program you need depends on the number of workers you have and the risks associated with their work. Though every workplace and every occupational health and safety (OHS) program are different, there are some key elements common to all programs.
Our professional and certified Health and Safety Consultants are able to develop your small or large business with a complete written occupational health and safety program specific to your companies operations, specific to your industry and which will meet with all WorkSafeBC legislative requirements.
For smaller employers with less than 20 workers, Part 3 Section 3.2 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation states that in any operation where the workforce is less than 20 workers, the employer must initiate and maintain a less formal program based on regular monthly meetings with workers for discussion of health and safety matters, ensure that meetings are directed to matters concerning the correction of unsafe conditions and practices and the maintenance of cooperative interest in the health and safety of the workforce, and maintain a record of the meetings and the matters discussed.
Health and safety programs are aimed at ensuring workers are protected, risks are minimized, and a healthy and safe workplace is maintained. All employers must establish some form of health and safety program at the workplace. The type of program you need depends on the number of workers you have and the risks associated with their work. Though every workplace and every occupational health and safety (OHS) program are different, there are some key elements common to all programs.
Our professional and certified Health and Safety Consultants are able to develop your small or large business with a complete written occupational health and safety program specific to your companies operations, specific to your industry and which will meet with all WorkSafeBC legislative requirements.
HOW CAN EMPIRE SAFETY SOLUTIONS HELP?
At Empire Safety Solutions, we can provide your company with a professional site-specific written Occupational Health and Safety Programs. Our programs are professionally developed and in full compliance with WorkSafeBC regulations and other provincial/federal legislation's. Our professional and highly experienced health and safety consultants will initially conduct a thorough site inspection and a full safety audit of your facility.
From there your health and safety program will then start development and usually takes no more than two weeks for completion. Once the program is complete our health and safety professionals will sit down with your team to go over the content of the program (i.e. policies and procedures), educate your team on how to effectively implement the program in your workplace and educate your team on how to efficiently complete applicable forms.
From there your health and safety program will then start development and usually takes no more than two weeks for completion. Once the program is complete our health and safety professionals will sit down with your team to go over the content of the program (i.e. policies and procedures), educate your team on how to effectively implement the program in your workplace and educate your team on how to efficiently complete applicable forms.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM UPGRADING & CONVERSIONS
Empire Safety Solutions specializes in upgrading written occupational health and safety programs from any industry. We can take your existing outdated health and safety program and add additions to your program to ensure it meets with current 2018 - 2019 WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in BC. Part of our quotation process will also include a cost free review of your current OHS safety program so we can advise you as to what current policies are out of date and need upgrading and/or what policies and procedures need to be added to your informal or formal health and safety program.
We can also take any health and safety program across Canada and convert your companies safety program so it meets with the current 2018 - 2019 WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in BC. Whether you program was developed in accordance with Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario or Quebec provincial regulations; Empire Safety Solutions is well versed in all health and safety regulations across Canada and can upgrade and convert your current program to meet with BC OHS Regulations and Standards.
We can also take any health and safety program across Canada and convert your companies safety program so it meets with the current 2018 - 2019 WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations in BC. Whether you program was developed in accordance with Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario or Quebec provincial regulations; Empire Safety Solutions is well versed in all health and safety regulations across Canada and can upgrade and convert your current program to meet with BC OHS Regulations and Standards.
