HEALTH & SAFETY
J-AAR Resources
Health, Safety, and Environmental Program
The purpose of this J-AAR group (J-AAR) Health, Safety and Environmental Manual is to provide procedures, policies, and guidelines to implement and maintain the company health, safety, and environmental programs as part of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
The top management of each J-AAR group will review these policies and revise them when required. The CEO of J-AAR will approve and sign each section of the manual.
A copy of the signed J-AAR Health and Safety Policy will be posted at conspicuous locations in permanent workplaces, site offices, and worksites, as required by legislation.
J-AAR is a company that manages multiple groups carrying out work in different sectors. Groups are managed by senior managers, responsible for their group. Further details on the scope of work for each group can be found in the sector specific sections.
Part 1: Chapters 1-5 Applies to Corporate (all J-AAR employees).
Part 2: Chapters 6-8 Applies to the Construction Division (Civil Infrastructures Limited and Structures Limited).
Part 3: Chapters 9-10 Applies to the Materials Division (Aggregates Operations and Equipment and Maintenance Operations).
Part 4: Chapters 11-14 Appendixes
• Chapter 11: HIRA
• Chapter 12: Subcontractor Resources
• Chapter 13: Tool and Equipment Manuals
• Chapter 14: All Forms
1.0 Corporate Intro
1.1 Corporate Preamble and Definitions
1.2 Workplace Responsibilities
1.4 Health & Safety Objectives
2.0 Corporate Policies
2.1 Health and Safety Policy Statement
2.2 Environmental and Social Sustainability Policy
2.3 Personal Devices and Cellphone Policy
2.6 New, Young and Alone Worker Policy
2.7 Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy
3.0 Corporate Fundamental Programs
3.1 Emergency Response Planning
3.2 Personal Protective Equipment
3.6 Workplace Violence and Harassment Program
3.8 Hazard Assessment and Control Procedure
3.10 Incident Investigation and Reporting
3.12 Legislative and Other Requirements Procedure
3.13 Joint Health and Safety Committee
3.14 Joint Health and Safety Committee - Terms of Reference
3.18 Document and Records Control Procedure
3.19 Records and Statistics Procedure
3.20 Workplace Inspection Procedure
3.21 Employee Safety Training Procedure
3.23 Subcontractor Management Procedure
4.0 Safe Work Programs
4.1 Spills
4.5 Ergonomics and Muskuloskeletal Disorders
4.6 Fire Prevention and Protection
4.12 Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out
4.13 Mounting and Dismounting Equipment
4.15 Respirator Care, Use and Maintenance
4.18 Company Vehicles and Drivers
4.20 Working On or Near Water
5.0 Safe Work Procedures
5.4.1 Procedure - Spills
5.4.2 Procedure - Asbestos in the Workplace
5.4.7 Procedure - Hand and Power Tools
5.4.12 Procedure - Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out
5.4.17.1 Procedure - Thermal Hazards - Heat
6.0 Hazard Assessment Procedures
6.1 Job Hazard Analysis Procedure
6.2 Site Specific Plan Procedure
7.0 Safe Work Programs
7.1 Hot Mix Asphalt Program
7.5 Working Near Underground Utilities Program
7.6 Formwork and Falsework Program
7.7 Hoisting and Rigging Program
7.8 Reversing Vehicles and Signalers Program
7.10 Trenches and Excavations Program
7.11 Working at Heights Program
8.0 Safe Work Procedures
8.7.1 Asphalt Milling and Paving – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.2 Confined Spaces – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.3 Cranes – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.4 Overhead Electrical Hazards – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.5 Underground Utilities – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.6 Formwork and Falsework – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.7 Hoisting and Rigging – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.8 Reversing Vehicles and Signalers – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.9 Traffic Control – Critical Task Procedure
8.7.10 Trenches and Excavations – Critical Task Procedure
9.0 Aggregate Operations
9.1 Workplace Risk Assessments
9.4 Guards, Conveyors, and Electrical Safety
9.5 Operators, Vehicles, and Equipment
9.7 Stockpile and Pit Face Safety
10.0 Equipment and Maintenance Operations
10.9 Workplace Risk Assessments – Workplace Violence and Harassment
11.0 HIRA
11.1 J-AAR Hazard Identification and Risk Control
11.2 - Access and Egress to Work Areas
11.3 - Asbestos in the Workplace
11.9 - Company Vehicles and Equipment
11.13 - Concrete or Asphalt Chipping, Cutting and Removal
11.17 - Driving on Public Roads
11.18 - Electrical Hazards (General)
11.19 - Electrical Hazards (Overhead)
11.21 - Extracting Stuck Equipment
11.22 - Exposure to Atmospheric Hazard
11.24 - Fire Safety and Prevention
11.25 - Formwork and Falsework
11.32 - Hoisting and Rigging for a Non-Routine Lift
11.36 - Inadequate Travel Restraint
11.37 - Incorrect PPE or PPE Used Incorrectly
11.38 - Lack of Documentation (Locates)
11.39 - Lack of Training or Communication
11.44 - Loading Trucks with Material
11.45 - Loading or Unloading Equipment on Trailers
11.46 - Lock Out, Tag Out and Try Out
11.49 Mount or Dismount of Construction Equipment
11.50 - Musculoskeletal Disorders
11.52 - Missing or Poor Signaling
11.53 - Missing or Improper Sloping & Shoring
11.55 - Objects Stored Improperly
11.58 - Power Elevated Work Platforms
11.59 - Propane Use in Construction
11.61 - Reversing Vehicles and Signalers
11.62 - Self-Retracting Lanyards
11.64 - Struck by Equipment or Vehicle
11.66 - Tasks Requiring Temporary Lighting
11.68 - Torch Cutting and Welding
11.69 - Traffic Control (Vehicle and People)
11.70 - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
11.71 - Trenching & Excavations
11.76 - Working at Extreme Temperatures
11.77 - Working On or Near Water
11.78 - Working Outside on High UV Days
12.0 Subcontractor Resources
12.1 Subcontractor Safety Package
12.2 Subcontractor Safety Performance Evaluation
13.0 Tool and Equipment Manuals
13.1 - ALTAIR® 4X MSHA - Instruction Manual
13.2 - Protecta® Pro 3 Full Body Harness - User Instruction Manual
13.3 - Protecta® Pulley - User Instruction Manual
13.4 - Protecta® Tripod - User Instructions
13.5 - Protecta® Rebel Self-Retracting Devices - User Instructions
14.0 Forms
14.1 Traffic Protection Plan
14.4 EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING DAILY PERMIT
14.5 Signal Person Instruction Form
14.6 Confined Space Entry Permit
14.7 J-AAR Confined Space Rescue Plan
14.9 PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM INSPECTION
14.10 MONTHLY PROJECT SAFETY INSPECTION
14.11 Supervisor Weekly Safety Inspection
14.12 J-AAR Record of Disciplinary Meeting
14.13 Form A - Contractor Competency Verification
14.14 Form B - Requirements for Contractors with Five (5) or Less Employees
14.15 Form B1 – Project Specific Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
14.16 Form B2 - Job Hazard Analysis
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