GSS Company Orientation

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Company
Orientation

2. JOIN US IN UPHOLDING SAFETY EXCELLENCE !
 Congratulations on your new role within GDC and the Gitxsan Group of Companies! We are very
pleased that you are joining our team and look forward to watching you grow a rewarding career with
us.
 We are extremely proud of the work we do together, the many milestones we have achieved, and what
our success means for the future of the Gitxsan community. Together with the Board of Directors, the
leadership team and you, we are working toward a strong, sustainable, and vibrant community for
generations to come. Our safety performance is a big part of that vision.
 We encourage you to become well familiarized with our safety standards and policies and 10 Company
Safety Rules, as outlined in our Health, Safety and Environment Manual, Safe Job Procedures and Safe
Work Practices. Our staff are expected to demonstrate safety behaviors that protect themselves, their
fellow workers, the general public and clients. We also promote “see something, say something” when
it comes to the safety behaviors of others. There is no reprisal for reporting unsafe or suspected unsafe
behaviors. Our Safety Officer is always available to provide support with our online safety platform, to
answer questions and provide guidance where you may need it.
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Updated Nov 15, 2022

3. JOIN US IN UPHOLDING SAFETY EXCELLENCE !
 We support ambition, a strong work ethic, safety compliance and a commitment to continuous
learning. That is what will create a strong future for you with the Gitxsan Group of Companies.
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 Kelsey Harmse, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chaz Ware Chief Operations Officer.
Updated Nov 15, 2022

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Topics
 Health and Safety Policy
 Commitment Statement
 Company Safety Rules
 Rights and Responsibilities
 Drug and Alcohol
 Harassment and Violence
 Hazard Assessment and Reporting
 Emergency Response
 Incident Reporting and Investigation
 Training Requirements
 PPE Requirements
 Fatigue Management
 Driving and Vehicle Safety
 Employee Referral Program

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Health & Safety Policy
 We are committed to providing a productive, safe and healthy work environment for our workers, contractors,
clients, customers and visitors.
 We foster a workplace that promotes and maintains the highest degree of physical, psychological and social
well-being of workers through continuous monitoring and protective measures;
 We comply with applicable government regulations and legislation as well as our own health and safety
standards;
 We aim to have an accident and incident free workplace.
 Encourage and enforce health and safety responsibilities at all levels including management, supervision,
workers and contractors.
 Ensure all workers are trained and competent to safely perform their tasks.
This policy is endorsed annually by the senior management team and posted at all company worksites.

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Commitment
Statement
The GSS Health and Safety Management Program is driven by leadership and commitment from senior management and its
readiness to provide resources. GSS is committed to providing a productive, safe and healthy work environment for our workers,
contractors, clients, customers and visitors. Our commitments are communicated to all workers, contractors and suppliers and
include:
• To instill a corporate culture where harm to our staff through work is totally unacceptable;
• To be proactive in assessing health and safety hazards for new business, new and existing work systems, practices and
equipment;
• To encourage team problem solving at all levels of GSS to implement work practices that continually improve health and safety
standards and productivity;
• To report and investigate incidents and implement systems and practices that prevent reoccurrence;
• To ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards;
• To train managers and workers to competently perform work described in safe work procedures;
• To provide information to all workers, contractors and customers that inform them of health and safety issues relevant to GSS
operations;
• To ensure products and/or services are safe and without adverse environmental impact.
• All management personnel and workers have responsibility for implementing this health and safety management program by
striving to achieve a zero tolerance towards hazards, incidents and injuries.
• We will continuously improve health and safety management by setting objectives, plans and performance measures and
regularly reviewing progress against the targets set.
• We will involve our staff in health and safety management through training and by contributing in identifying, assessing and
controlling hazards.

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Rights and Responsibilities Of Workers
• Right to Know
• Right to Participate
• Right to Refuse
Worker Rights
• Ensure the health and safety of themselves and others
• Use and maintain PPE
• Comply with:
• Government regulations
• Company policies, procedures and standards
• Report incidents / near misses / hazards
Worker Responsibilities

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Responsibilities of Supervisors
1
Set a
standard of
performance
and behavior;
2
Take all
precautions
necessary to
protect the
health and
safety of
every worker
under their
supervision;
3
Ensure work
is done in
alignment
with
measures
required by
the OH&S
Act,
Regulations
and Code;
4
Ensure
workers use
all hazard
controls, and
properly uses
or wears the
required
personal
protective
equipment;
5
Advise every
worker under
their
supervision
of all known
or reasonably
foreseeable
hazards in
the area;
6
Report any
concerns
about an
unsafe work
site act or
condition that
exists or has
existed;
7
Ensure
workers are
aware of
hazards and
are trained to
perform their
job safely;
8
Enforce
health and
safety
standards
and positively
reinforce
good
behavior;
9
Ensure
workers are
aware of
hazards and
are trained to
perform their
job safely;

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Responsibilities of Senior and Middle
Managers
Establish a
health and
safety policy;
1
Set health and
safety goals and
objectives;
2
Set a standard
of performance
and receive
information
regularly;
3
Demonstrate a
visible
commitment to
health and
safety;
4
Communicate
expectations for
health and
safety to
workers;
5
Ensure
operations are
compliant with
applicable
legislation;
6
Provide
adequate
supervision and
resources;
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Responsibilities of Contractors and/or
Subcontractors
Implement a safety
program or follow the
safety program outlined;
Ensure all work that is
taking place does not
create a risk to the health
and safety of any person;
Contractors need to
provide all names of
workers completing work
for them to the Prime
Comply with, and
cooperate with any
person exercising a duty
imposed by the OHS Act,
Regulations and Code;
Conduct work safely by
ensuring workers are
competent to do so;
Be aware of and meet
the operating company's
safety expectations;
Ensure work conducted
complies with contractual
agreements and
regulatory requirements;
Provide the resources
necessary to allow
workers to complete their
work safely;

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Responsibilities of Visitors
 All visitors shall be properly identified and logged in.
 All visitors shall wear required PPE.
 Follow instructions of the supervisor or company escort at all times that ensures the
protection of visitors
 All visitors shall not be exposed to any hazard for which they do not have required training
for
 All visitors shall log out upon departure.
 Must be escorted at all times.

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Company
Safety Rules
 Report to work physically and mentally fit to perform your job.
 Comply with WorkSafeBC and Occupational Health & Safety
Regulations.
 Carrying out work in accordance with appropriate safe work
practices and the supervisor’s direction.
 Wear the required personal protective equipment provided by the
company.
 Horseplay, fighting, throwing things and practical jokes can cause
serious problems and will not be tolerated.
 Workplace impairment is not permitted or tolerated. GSS has a zero
tolerance on any worker from possessing or being under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or other substances at any GSS work
location.
 Warning signs alert you to special hazards. Always obey them; they
are for your protection.
 Never assume an equipment operator sees you. Stand clear of
moving or working equipment. Do not approach equipment until the
operator grants you permission. Operators blind side is the boom
side of equipment don’t assume they see you.

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Company
Safety Rules
 Correct and/or report unsafe conditions to the supervisor
immediately.
 Report all accidents, injuries and near misses and fill out an
Incident Report.
 Know the contents of your first aid supplies and vehicle kit.
 Housekeeping is everyone’s responsibility. Keep your immediate
work area clean.
 Always Comply with posted speed limits and wear a seatbelt.
 Watch for the safety of others.
 Always question any signal not clearly understood. Never assume
or guess a signal; treat all unclear signals as STOP.
 If in doubt about any aspect of your job, ask your supervisor or your
fellow worker.
 Know the members of your safety committee and give them your
full cooperation.

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Company
Safety Rules
 Do not attempt to lift heavy or bulky objects beyond your capacity
and follow proper lifting procedures. Get help, including mechanical
aid, when needed.
 Know all emergency evacuation procedures.
 Absolutely no iPods, Walkman’s, or Mp3 players that may obstruct
your hearing while at work.
 No texting, talking, emailing or playing games while operating a
vehicle.
 NO performing theft, vandalism or any other abuse or misuse of
company property.
 Attempting or using physical force to cause injury, threatening
statements or other actions to cause a worker to feel they are at
risk of injury will not be tolerated.
 Use tools that are in good repair, with all guards and safety devices
in place.

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Drug & Alcohol
GSS observes a ZERO tolerance level for employee
impairment on the job due to drug and/or alcohol use.
The Workers Compensation Act, OH&S Regulation
4.20(2) states that the employer must not knowingly
permit a person to remain at any workplace while the
person’s ability is affected by alcohol, a drug or other
substance. Thus, all employees are required to report
and remain fit for duty and be able to perform all duties
safely and acceptably without any limitations due to the
negative effects of alcohol or other drugs.
Gitxsan Safety Services Inc. is committed to protecting
the health and safety of all its employees. Misuse of
these substances will not be CONDONED OR
TOLERATED. Any of GSS employees and/or
contractors found with the presence of alcohol or drugs
in his/her system, or in possession of, using, selling,
trading or offering for sale of illegal drugs or alcohol
while working will be subject to disciplinary action
including immediate termination.
IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGE OR
CONVICTION
All individuals that operate any motor vehicle
on behalf of GSS will be required to maintain a
valid driver’s license. Any loss of license must
be reported immediately, and the individual will
no longer be qualified to drive on behalf of the
company.
In addition, any individual charged with an
impaired driving offense (including but not
restricted to blowing over the legal BAC in that
jurisdiction, driving while impaired, or refusal to
blow into a breath analyzer) when operating a
vehicle on behalf of GSS must inform their
Supervisor immediately.

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Harassment
and Violence
 There is a zero-tolerance stance on violence or
harassment at the workplace
 Any incident of harassment or violence must be
immediately reported to a company contact
 All workers shall be trained on reporting and
investigation procedures
 The confidentiality of all parties involved in a
violence and/or harassment incident shall be
maintained to protect the health and safety of
affected persons

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Hazard
Assessment
and
Reporting
A hazard assessment must be
completed prior to starting work.
Review/revise the
hazard assessment
when there are
changes to:
Conditions
Materials
Scope
Etc.
Report any unsafe act or
condition to your supervisor and
by using a Hazard Report Form

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Emergency Response
 Know the Location of:
 Fire Extinguishers
 Eye Wash Stations
 SDS Sheets
 Evacuation Routes
 First Aid Stations
 Other equipment
 Know the:
 Nearest Muster Location
 Emergency Contacts
 9-1-1
 Company-Specific
 Procedures:
1. Alert or Alarm others
2. Evacuate to the
designated muster area,
and
3. Wait for further instruction.

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Incident
Reporting
and
Investigation
Then
All near misses, work refusals and incidents will be
investigated to:
•Determine causation
•Implement effective corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Freeze Freeze the scene and never tamper with an incident
scene unless it is to provide rescue or first aid.
Report Report ALL injuries to the first aid attendant on site.
Record Record ALL injuries by completing a first aid report.
Report Report ALL incidents, injuries and near misses to
supervisor as soon as it is safe to do so.

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Training Requirements
 Vary based on:
 Location
 Position Type
 Scope of Work
 Prior to your arrival:
 Unique requirements will be
communicated
 You will need to provide proof
of certification

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Personal Protective
Equipment
 PPE requirements vary by
client/worksite
 Always check with your
supervisor or HSE to confirm you
have the correct PPE prior to
departing

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Fatigue
Management
Fatigue related impairment is an identified hazard in the workplace. The most
effective way to manage fatigue is to have adequate restorative sleep.
GSS requires that everyone on site to be fit for duty and perform their duties
without imposing risks to the health and safety of themselves or others.
Everyone is responsible to prevent or minimize the effects caused by fatigue
related incident.
Employees have a responsibility to recognize and report fatigue symptoms.
Workers are to report to first aid if they are experiencing fatigue symptoms.
Every Employee shall have necessary work breaks in order to avoid fatigue.
These scheduled breaks will apply to both driving and on-site hours. The
following shall be a minimum (or reflect local legislated requirements):
• 15 Minutes each 2.5 hours
• 30 Minutes after 5 Hours
• 30 Minutes after 10 Hours
GSS will endeavor to ensure that no workers shall work more than 12 hours
per day *with possible exceptions for employees whose hours may exceed
12 in a shift due to shuttling to and from muster points, in which cases there
is opportunity for rest or sleep.

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Driving and Vehicle Safety
• Operators of GSS or client on or off road vehicles shall be qualified by possession of a valid, current
driver’s license for the type of vehicle being driven.
• No passengers shall be on trucks used to deliver goods.
• Drivers shall have 3 years of driving experience on the vehicle he/she is licensed to drive and regularly
drives.
• Backing is prohibited whenever practicable. Where backing is required, drivers, when parking, should
make every effort to park the vehicle in a manner that allows the first move when leaving the parking
space to be forward.
• Drivers must have either a reversing alarm, use a spotter or walk around the truck/trailer prior to backing.
• Passenger compartments are to be free from loose objects that might endanger passengers in the event
of an incident.
• Vehicles (light vehicles, heavy vehicles and trailers) may not be modified without the endorsement of the
manufacturer.
• Signs, stickers or labels are to be fitted in such a manner that they do not obstruct the driver’s vision or
impede the driver's use of any controls.

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Driving and Vehicle Safety
Employees driving vehicles are required to:
• Obey all local and provincial driving laws or regulations as well as requirements of clients;
• Drivers are responsible for all fines incurred while in direct contravention of applicable laws. Immediately report any citation, warning, vehicle
damage or near miss associated with company or client vehicle operation to the supervisor;
• Immediately report any restriction or change to their driving privileges to the supervisor.
• Seat belts shall always be worn by all occupants during the operation of any vehicle; only seats fitted with three-point inertia-reel type seatbelts are
used. Continually assess conditions and hazards and remain prepared for any challenge that may approach them;
• When speaking with a passenger, always keep eyes on the road;
• Maintain both hands on the wheel;
• No use of cell phones, radios or other electronic devices while driving any vehicle - vehicle must be safely parked prior to using a mobile phone or 2-
way radio.
• Slow down around construction, large vehicles, wildlife, fog, rain, snow, or anything else that adds a hazard to driving;
• Drive for conditions, not just the speed limit;
• Alcohol or illegal drugs are not allowed to be in a company, client or leased vehicle at any time;

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Driving and Vehicle Safety
Drivers are to be prepared before leaving:
• Refueling and payment of fuel for vehicles is determined on a project-by-project basis. Confirm fueling protocol with your project manager;
• Every voyage needs to be logged in the appropriate driver log with all of the questions/data answered in the report and filed in the truck for review;
• Perform 360 walk around – report new damage;
• Check windshield for cracks that could interfere with vision;
• Inspect for vehicle damage and immediately report any damage to the supervisor if not previously observed;
• Make sure dirt or snow is removed from lights on all sides of the vehicle;
• Brush or clean off snow or ice on all windows to ensure complete vision;
• Check fuel level to be certain the destination can be reached;
• Check to ensure the license plates and inspection tag on vehicle are current;
• Ensure that there is a first aid kit and inspected fire extinguisher in the company vehicle;
• Ensure driver is rested and alert for driving;
• Employees are not to perform repairs or maintenance other than routine fluid additions.

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Employee Referral Program
The Gitxsan Development Corporation and its affiliated entities recognize that “good people know good
people”. Our Employee Referral Program is designed to encourage staff to identify positive qualities in
friends, acquaintances and family, promote GDC as an employer of choice and to motivate their
contacts to apply for active or future job openings.
This program awards employees when they assist GDC in finding qualified employees to join our team.
It will also help decrease the cost per hire and decrease turnover.
To encourage employees to refer new employees, an award of $100 will be provided to the referring
employee, (less applicable taxes), after the referred candidate is hired and passes the probationary
period (480 hours worked).