Health & Safety

 

Excel Transportation Inc. considers the Health and Safety of our employees, customers and the public to be fundamental to our success as a company. It is our policy to maintain a safe work environment throughout our company. The primary goal of our safety program is to prevent accidents, incidents, illnesses, and injuries and to fulfill our moral obligation to protect the general public.

We follow very strict rules and regulations. Our company's activities are regulated by Work Safe BC, Provincial OH&S legislation, and Federal laws. We are a Work Safe Certified Company through the BC Forest Safety Accord which monitors and audits the safety of all our workers, equipment and worksites that we visit. Through this shared responsibility of safety we maintain a safe working environment for all involved.

 

Commitment

At Excel Transportation Inc. we understand the importance of our employees being fully trained for the jobs they do.  We provide the necessary programs and tools to all employees, whether on the road, or maintaining our equipment. All of our employees will be fully trained and certified for the work they are performing.

It is our belief that all unsafe acts or working conditions create unnecessary hazards to the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the public. To support this, we provide

• Safe and healthy working conditions.
• Maintain all company equipment and facilities in good and safe working order.
• Correct any and all conditions that could lead to an incident or injury. 
• Provide on-going safety training to all employees. 
• Comply with all laws, regulations and procedures related to safety.
• Promote safe work practices.

Our commitment to health and safety is absolute. Excel Transportation Inc. will not take any actions or engage in any practice that may jeopardize the health or safety of our employees, customers, or members of the public.

Health and Safety is embedded throughout our company. We are committed to the continuous improvement in everything we do. Our objective is to reinforce “A Best Practice Safety Culture” throughout all operations of Excel Transportation Inc. to ensure we achieve the highest possible levels of safety for our employees, customers and the public.

 

Objectives

• Take all reasonable steps to prevent work related incidents and disease through the recognition, evaluation, control, and, wherever practical, the removal of hazards.
• Promote the awareness of occupational health and safety issues and safe work practices and procedures.
  
• Maintain an effective Safety Management System.
  
• Maintain compliance with provincial and federal occupational health and safety legislation.
  
• Support employee involvement in all aspects of occupational health and safety.
  
• Achieve a workplace with zero incidents and injuries.

 

Overview of Responsibilities

Incidental loss can be controlled through good management in combination with active employee involvement. Safety is the direct responsibility of all Managers, Supervisory Staff and Employees.

All Employees:

• Follow the established safe work procedures.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Fulfill your health and safety responsibilities.

Supervisors:

• Ensure the safety of employees under your direction
• Lead by example
• SMS Resource / Managers / General Manager: Monitor and assist with the implementation of the Safety Management System.

Subcontractors:

• Complete a Subcontractor Evaluation and Agreement.
• Report all near-misses, incidents, injuries, occupational illnesses and bodily pain promptly.

Visitors:

• Obtain a Visitor Orientation from a suitably-qualified employee.

 

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