SAFETY
We promote a culture of safety within our organization and integrate prevention measures into all business strategies, processes, and performance measures.
Our risk assessments include identifying all possible hazards, routes of exposure, an assessment of the degree of severity, and likelihood of occurrence. We believe that the most important step in eliminating possible incidents is to create an in-depth risk assessment. Our operations , HSE and engineering collaborate to eliminate and/or control hazards to keep our employees as safe as possible. It is CRYO EDGE policy to implement a systematic process for identification and control of hazards specific to the services our company provides. We have recognized our top 10 risks and are raising our employees’ awareness by implementing FQE’s 10 CRYO EDGE Rules to assist us in reaching our goal of zero incidents and illnesses
Lockout/Tagout
Identify isolation requirements before starting work. Use the required isolation devices and ensure they have been locked & tagged. Verify the isolation before work begins.
Be EDGE Fit
Come to work well rested, free from the effects of drugs, prescriptions and alcohol. Are you physically and mentally able to perform your job without posing a risk to yourself or others?
Chemical Handling
Review MSDS sheets before working with controlled products. Follow all recommendations for chemical handling including PPE requirements.
Interventions
If you see an unsafe work practice or uncontrolled hazard, speak up, the life you save might be your own. Report all immediately dangerous situations to supervision.
Tools & Equipment
Ensure that all tools and equipment have been inspected and have the required certifications. Never use tools or equipment in a manner that it was not intended by the manufacturer, do not modify tools.
Safe Driving Practices
Follow all local regulations and site specific driving requirements. Always wear a seatbelt, drive free from distractions and follow FQE Journey Management practices.
PPE
Use proper PPE in accordance with Safe Work Procedures and Risk Assessments. Ensure you have been trained and the PPE has been inspected before using it.
Safe Lifting Procedures
Always follow safe lifting practices, never walk underneath a suspended load, and always inspect lifting equipment prior to use. Do not exceed the capacity of lifting devices.
Safe Work Plans & Permits
Ensure that all required safety paperwork have been completed before starting work. This includes FLRA’s, Procedures, Risk Assessments, and Work Permits.
Control your Work Area
Separate your work area from surroundings by using cones, warning ribbon and barriers. Communicate hazards through the use information tags and signs to make others aware of the risks.
Behavior-Based Safety is a process designed to improve safety performance by changing the way individuals think and behave toward safety at all levels of the organization. Behavior-Based Safety focuses on what people do, analyzes why they do it, and then applies a research supported intervention strategy to improve people’s behaviors.
Behavior-Based Safety is not a quick fix; it is a commitment. Management commitment has been instrumental in the success of our Behavior-Based Safety program. Our program is designed to prevent injuries to all employees by developing and raising safety awareness.
Our employees are our most valuable asset. We strive to improve our employees’ knowledge, skills, and desire to work safely, which results in the continuous improvement to our safety performance,
Safety files to ensure contractor compliance while on site to including the following: ·
Scope of work / Section 37 (2)
Agreements and appointments
COID / FEM Letter of Good Standing
DOL Notifications were applicable
Health & Safety Organogram
ID’s of employees / Medical Fitness Certificates
Induction Training
Management Appointments and Competencies
Training Records and Registrations
Fire Precautions and Emergency Management
Incident/Accident Reporting & Recording
Client Health and Safety Specification
Health & Safety Plan / Risk Assessments / Method Statements / Safe Working Procedures
OHSE Policy Statement / Control and Issue of PPE / Fall Protection Plan / Work Permits
Hazardous Chemical Substance Control & MSDS’s / Temporary Works / Asbestos Plan
Environmental Management Plan / Toolbox Talks / Daily Safety Task Instructions (DSTI’s)
Temporary Electrical Installations / Portable Electrical Equipment / Construction Vehicles and Mobile Plant / Cranes / Material Hoists / Scaffolding
Registrations