K&M

Utility lines LTD

Safety manual
2008

Health and
Safety Policy

SAFETY POLICY

K&M utility is committed to a safety program that protects its staff, its
property, and the public, from accidents.

Employees at every level, including management, are responsible

and accountable for the companys overall safety initiatives. Accidents and
incidents loss can be controlled through good management in combination
with active employee involvement. Safety is the direct responsibility of all
managers, supervisors and employees.

Our safety program will involve:

Developing safe work practice and job procedures for all employees to follow.
Conducting a program of safety and health inspections to find and eliminate unsafe
working conditions and practices, to control health hazards and to comply with the safety
and health standards for every job.
Training all employees in good safety and health practices.
Develop and put in place appropriate work practices, tools, equipment and training, so
that each one of us has the ability to identify hazards and deal with them effectively.
Insuring the use of necessary personal protective equipment.
Developing and enforcing safety and health rules and regulations and requiring that
employees cooperate with these rules as condition of employment.
Investigating every incidents, promptly and thoroughly, to find the cause and to correct
the problems to avoid a re-occurrence.

An injury and accident free workplace is our goal.

We trust that all of our staff will join with us in a personal commitment, to
make safety a way of life.

***The safety information in this policy does not take precedence over the Occupational Health and
Safety act. All employees should be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety act.

Signed:

Date: _____________

ASSIGNMENT OF
RESPONSABILITIES

ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSABILITIES

Manager
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Establish a safety policy

Provide a safe work place
Maintain a safety program
Ensure the proper training of
workers
Ensure PPE is available
Ensure regular inspections are
completed.

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Correct unsafe conditions

Ensure first aid is provided
Investigate incidents
Report injuries to WCB &
WHSCC
Ensure compliance with
regulations.
Set a good example

Supervisor/Foreman
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Promote safety awareness

Establish safe work practices
Instruct workers
Correct unsafe practices
Detect troubled employees
Correct unsafe conditions.

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Enforce safety rules

Inspect for hazards
Investigate all incidents
Ensure proper maintenance
Comply with regulations
Set a good example

5.
6.

Report injuries
Comply with rules and
regulations
Make safety suggestions
Set a good example

Worker
1.
2.
3.
4.

Use safe work practices

Identify unsafe conditions
Correct unsafe conditions
Report unsafe acts

7.
8.

Monthly safety meetings

Date of Meeting /
Date de la runion

Workplace Location /
Lieu de travail

Secretary /
Secrtaire

Department/Crew /
Service/quipe

Personnel
Present/Guests Present /
Prsences Personnel/invits

Chairperson/Facilitator /
Prsident/animateur

Personnel Absent /
Absences
Review of Previous
Minutes/ Rvision du
procs-verbal prcdent
Old Business /
Affaires dcoulant de la dernire runion

Person(s)/Group
Actioned /
Personne/groupe
appel agir

Action Date
/ Date
prvue

Monthly Review Items /

Sujets traiter chaque mois

Person(s)/
Group Actioned
Personne/
groupe appel
agir

Action Date
/
Date prvue

1.
2.
3.

Safety meeting minutes reviewed / Procs-verbal de la dernire

runion
Safety Manual, policies changes and reviews
NB Power, NS Power, and K&M`s Health & Safety Monthly Incident
Reports reviewed / Rapport dincidents mensuel du service de Sant et
Scurit dnergie NB,NS Power,K&M

?
Frank
?

4.
5.

T & D 911 messages reviewed / T/D messages 911

foreman

Yearly Training Topic / Sujet de la formation Annuelle

Person(s)/
Group Actioned
Personne/
groupe appel
agir

Action Date
/
Date prvue

New Business /
Nouvel ordre du jour

Person(s)/Group
Actioned /

Action Date
/ Date
prvue

Personne/groupe
appel agir

Signature of Chairperson / Signature du prsident

___
____________________________
Date of Next Meeting / Date de la prochaine runion
___
____________________________

HAZARD ASSESSMENT
POLICY

HAZARD ASSESSMENT POLICY

1.

The Job supervisor will perform and review a hazard assessment with
every employee on the work site every morning or before starting any
new job.

2.

Review the comprehensive assessment regularly to ensure it ongoing

suitability for our operational needs.

3.

Prior to the start of any new project, a Project Site Hazard Assessment will
be performed.

Project Hazard Assessments

Project Hazard Assessments will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure all
necessary controls are in place and appropriate to the work to be done.
Project supervisors will advise Management of any revisions during monthly
Safety meetings.

Project assessment
Site Coordinator/Person in Charge:________________________
Work Order #:
Location:

__________________________________
__________________________________

Date: _______________
Job Name:

Work objectives:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Review Work Package
Field Work Order
Work Permit/Hold Off
Switching Plan
Form 359 ORR
Material & Equipment

Review Standards

One Line Diagram

SWM
Identify Role &Responsibilities
SCP
Confirm Worker Qualifications
SOP
Corporate Safety Manual

Spot the Hazards (i.e. electrical, mechanical, environmental, underground facilities

Specifics:

Control the Hazards (i.e. protective grounds, work area protection, PPE, safe limits of
approach Specifics:

Discuss Emergency Rescue Plans Specifics:

________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Request Feedback
Confirmed workers' understanding of the work to be performed

Re-evaluate Changes
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Maintain Effective Communication

Keep an eye out for changes
Lookout for your fellow workers
Protect yourself at all times
Wear proper PPE
Work safe!
Have you considered?
People
Procedures
Hardware/Equipment
Environment

Crew Members:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle #_____________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Daily tailboard meetings

Site Coordinator/Person in Charge:
Work Order #: __________________________________
Location:
__________________________________

Date: _________________________________________
Job Name:

Work objectives:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Review Work Package
Field Work Order
Work Permit/Hold Off
Switching Plan
Form 359 ORR
Material & Equipment

Review Standards

One Line Diagram

SWM
Identify Role &Responsibilities
SCP
Confirm Worker Qualifications
SOP
Corporate Safety Manual

Spot the Hazards (i.e. electrical, mechanical, environmental, underground facilities

Specifics:

Control the Hazards (i.e. protective grounds, work area protection, PPE, safe limits of
approach Specifics:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Discuss Emergency Rescue Plans Specifics:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________

Request Feedback
Confirmed workers' understanding of the work to be performed

Re-evaluate Changes
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

Maintain Effective Communication

Keep an eye out for changes
Lookout for your fellow workers
Protect yourself at all times
Wear proper PPE
Work safe!
Have you considered?
People
Procedures
Hardware/Equipment
Environment

Crew Members:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________

Vehicle:
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Safe work practices and work

procedures Policy

Safe work practices and work procedures

The safe work practices and job procedures included in K&M`s safety manual are the
minimum standard to be followed by every employees, in any circumstance, they will not
overrule the work practices and job procedures established by OH&S, or any company
that K&M is doing work for.
As a private contractor, Most of K&M `s work is done for companies that have
established their own work practices and they must be followed by every employees.
A copy of those safe work practices and construction standards shall be available on
every jobsite, and every employee shall be familiar with the safe work practices needed
to do the work assigned safely and efficiently.

All proposed safe work practices and work procedures will be reviewed by our
employees and safety representative, and sent to management for approval prior to be
implemented in daily routine.
The safe work practices must meet or exceed all applicable legislation and industry
standards, and provide safety and protection for the employees and general public.
They must also consider the effect on the environment and minimize the risk of property
and equipment damage.

The supervisor is responsible to ensure that all safe practices are followed by employees.
Our safe work practices will be reviewed annually and recorded.

Signed:______________________

Date: ___________________

Rules and regulations

Company Rules

Consuming or being in possession of alcohol or illegal drugs on company

premises, or on any company job-site, is prohibited.
Fighting, horseplay, practical jokes or otherwise interfering with other workers is
prohibited.

Theft, vandalism or any other abuse or misuse of company property is prohibited.

All unsafe acts and conditions, including "near miss" incidents, are to be reported
to appropriate supervision promptly.

All incidents that result in damage or injury are to be reported to your supervisor
immediately.

Clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be appropriate to tasks

being performed.

All work shall be carried out in accordance with appropriate safe work practices
and your supervisor's direction.

Only those tools that are in good repair, with all guards and safety
devices in place shall be used.

Every worker shall keep his/her work area neat, clean and orderly.

General Rules

All employees shall be familiar with the standard work methods of

the distribution company that they are doing the work for.

A copy of the standard work method and standard construction

practices of that company will be available, and reviewed with all
employees before commencing any job.

The work procedures in K&M`s safety manual are minimum

standards to be followed by every employees, as most of our work
is done under contracts, these standards are not to be over ruled
by the contracting companys own rules and standards.

All employees shall comply with the occupational health and safety
act of that province.

Only qualified and trained employees shall do the work assigned.

All incidents shall be reported to supervisor immediately.

All employees shall comply with companys rules

Everyone is responsible for health and safety.

Everyone has a personal responsibility to come to work fit for duty

and to work safely.

Disciplinary Actions

Upon breech of the company rules, the following disciplinary

actions will be administered:
1 st Instance

Verbal Warning.

2 net Instance

Written Warning.

3 rd Instance

Suspension or
Permanent
Dismissal/Ter
mination

All notices shall be explained to any employees, their supervisors,

subcontractors, and union (through representative if applicable) regarding
violations. Copies shall be distributed to all applicable parties and personnel
records.

Company Rules - Violation Report

Date: ________________
Project: _______________________
Employee: _____________________
Company: _____________________

First Warning
Second Warning
Third Warning

(Verbal Warning)
(Written Warning)
(Suspension or Permanent dismissal)

Reason for disciplinary action:

_____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________

Signature of person receiving warning: _______________

Date: __________

Signature of person issuing warning :_________________

Date:___________

Sub Contractor Policy

While working on K&M`s project site, the Sub Contractor shall participate in all work
site job assessment.
Sub Contractors shall conform to all K&M`s policies including, but not limited to,
PPE, Drugs and Alcohol, and General Rules & Discipline.
All near misses and incidents will be reported immediately. A written follow up
report is required to be submitted to the K&M Safety Coordinator
Sub Contractors, while working on a K&M work site shall ensure the training and
qualification of their employees, and their knowledge of safe practices and job
procedures needed to do the work assigned.

Pre- Construction Sub- Contractor Safety Checklist

Project: ______________________ Start Date: _________________________

Check- off completed items put NIA beside those that do not apply
Plea
se
Chec

Please
check

1. A copy of our Occupational

Health

15. First aider for subcontractors

crew

and Safety Manual has been

2. Sub- contractors' safety policy

16. First aid kit on site

3. Site safety representative

17. Hazardous waste disposal policy

4. Written emergency procedures

18. Liability insurance certificate

5. Employee orientation
6. Written safe work plan

19. GFI/ Electrical policy reviewed

20. Accident investigations

7. Fall protection training and

rescue

21. Verbal, written discipline forms

reviewed

8. Personal protective
equipmentreview

22. Supervision requirements

23. Fire protection

a.

Hard hats

b.

Footwear

c.

Safety Glasses

d.

Hearing

o.

Dust and Fumes

24. Barricades, open hole and signs

25. Site specific training requirements
26. Dust control requirements
27. Riggers competency (rf hoisting)

9. Housekeeping requirements
reviewed

28. Forklift competency (if using)

10. Tool Box safety talks

29. Elevating work platforms

11. Material storage (locations)

12. Landing platforms

30. WHSCC clearance certificate

31. Safety officer for subcontractor

13. WHMIS training verification

32. Registration of contractor/ sub/

. MSDS' given to generat/owner

33. Sub- contractors' MSDS' received

These items have been reviewed by all partied noted and are found to be satisfactory.
Contractor signature: _________________________
Project Manager: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________________

Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) Policy

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy

The following will be observed and practiced by the company when the
company undertakes any job or contract.

All employees, guests and visitors will wear CSA approved safety
glasses, CSA Grade 1 safety boots, sole puncture protection and electric
shock resistant soles, ANSI approved hard hats, and any other specialty
PPE required for the job site.

The company will supply all specialties PPE.

All PPE used by this company will be maintained in

accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
requirements.

All PPE that is of questionable reliability, damaged, or in need of service

or repair will be removed from service immediately.

All PPE that has been removed from service will be tagged "OUT OF
SERVICE." Any PPE tagged "OUT OF SERVICE' will not be
returned to service until repaired and inspected by a qualified person.

The company will maintain appropriate inspection, and will ensure that all
specialized PPE and associated equipment is used, tested, inspected and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications/recommendations and regulatory standards.

No piece of PPE will be modified or changed contrary to

manufacturer's instructions or specifications or the New Brunswick
Occupational Health and Safety Act.

PPE and personal tools

K&M will provide every employee with approved safety hat, safety glasses and leather
gloves. In order to receive a replacement for any of these ppe, the used or damaged, must
be returned.
Any specialized PPE, such as bucket harness, Rubber gloves, etc..., Will be provided by
K&M and shall be kept in the trucks.
Every employee using specialized ppe shall inspect it before each use, and ensure proper
storage after its been used.
Every employee is required to have is own personal tools such as:
1 hammer
1 lineman pliers
1 skinning knife
1- 12 inches wrench
1- 10 inches wrench
1 speedwrench
1 non-conductive ruler
1 hand line
For climbers:
Belt and spurs.
Upon inspection, any employee with missing personal tools will be issued a new one, and
the cost of the tool will be deducted from his next paycheck.

Preventative
Maintenance Program
Policy

Preventative Maintenance Program Policy

It is the policy of this company to maintain all tools, equipment vehicles and facilities in
a condition that will maximize the safety of all personnel.
To accomplish this, a "Maintenance Program" shall be maintained and shall include the
following components:
Adherence to applicable regulations, standards, and manufacturers
specifications

Effective removal of defective tools, equipment or vehicles from services.

Services of appropriately qualified maintenance personnel.
A daily log shall be performed by the driver every morning prior to starting the
vehicle, also, a truck inventory list check shall be performed on a monthly basis
Every employee shall inspect their ppe and tools every time they use it.

Truck inventory
Truck #:____

Plate#: ___________ Year: ________ Make and Model: _______________

Date inspected: ______________

Tools

Quantity

Signature: ________________________
Check for

Rubber gloves

Proper storage, date tested, condition

Grip-all stick 6`

Proper storage, date tested, condition

Grip-all stick 8`

Proper storage, date tested, condition

Extendable stick

Proper storage, date tested, condition

Extension sticks

Proper storage, date tested, condition

Hot line covers

Proper storage, date tested, condition

Rubber blankets

Proper storage, date tested, condition

Hot line ratchet and sockets

Good condition

Hot line cutter

Proper storage, date tested, condition

MD6 & dyes

Good condition

Bolt Cutter 24``

Good condition

Bolt Cutter 18``

Good condition

Line hose secondary(heels)

Proper storage, condition

Y35 & dyes

Good condition

Sledge Hammer

Good condition

Axe

Good condition

Hacksaw

Good condition

Voltmeter

Good condition

shovel

Good condition

Digging bar

Good condition

scoop

Good condition

tamper

Good condition

peavey

Proper storage, condition

Pike pole

Proper storage, condition

Stringing blocks

Proper storage, condition

Pole top pin strap

Proper storage, condition

comments

Tree pruner

Proper storage, condition

Chain saw

Proper storage, condition

Gas drill

Proper storage, condition

Hydraulic drill, bits and

sockets
Extension Ladder
Mule grips
Grips regular
Grips 266
Guy pullers
Ampact tool large and
small
Potential indicator
Chainsaw pants or chaps
Gin pole
Load buster tool
Chain saw file
Gaff sharpening kit
Pipe wrench
Work methods manual
Construction practices
manual

Proper storage, condition

Safety manual
Truck Maintenance manual
Stability test
Insurance paper
Log book

Proper storage, condition

Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, condition, dated
Proper storage, dated
Up to date

Ground jumpers
Triangular reflector kit
Body harness

Proper storage, date tested, condition

Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, condition

Proper storage, condition

Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, condition, batteries
Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, date tested, condition
Proper storage, date tested, condition
Proper storage, condition
Proper storage,
condition
Proper storage, condition
Proper storage, condition

Training and
Orientation

Training and Orientation policy

The company will provide and ensure that all employees participate in
all safety training that is necessary to minimize loss of human and
physical resources.
This training will include, but not be limited to:

Safety orientations.
Job-specific training as required.
Appropriate safety training for supervisors and management.
Task and trade-specific training and certification.
Applicable specialized safety training.

In addition, safety meetings involving all employees will

be held on a monthly basis.

The basic safety courses needed to work for K&M would include, but
not limited to:

Pole top rescue

Bucket escape
First-aid
Chainsaw operator
Traffic control
Fire extinguisher
Whmis

Every employee must go through a safety manual orientation before they can
commence working for K&M.

Orientation Form
Employee Name: _____________________________
Introduction
Company History
Company Safety Policy
Company Rules/Enforcement
Rules
Enforcement Procedures
Occupational Health & Safety Act
Occupational Safety General Regulations
WHMIS Regulations
First Aid Regulations
Responsibility for Safety
Manager, Supervisor, Worker
Emergency Procedures
Fire
First Aid
Communication Incident Reporting
Safe Work Practices
Job Procedures
Meetings
Personal Protective Equipment
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots, Reflective Vest
Fall Protection Harness
Hazard Assessments
Frequency
Employee Involvement
Preventative Maintenance
Defective Equipment Maintenance Schedules

Employee Signature: __________________

Trainer Signature: _____________________
Date: ___________________

Inspection Policy

Inspection Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to control losses of human and material
resources by identifying and correcting unsafe acts and conditions.

Policy
It is the policy of this company to maintain a program of safety inspections.
The objective of the inspection process is to ensure compliance with company
rules, policies, procedures, legislation and this program.
Responsibilities
The manager is responsible for the overall operation of the program.
The manager, or designate, is responsible for conducting formal inspections on jobsites on a regular basis.
The manager is also responsible for involving employees in the inspection process.
Supervisors are responsible for conducting ongoing informal inspections of areas
where their crews are working.
Employees are responsible for participating in and contributing to the inspection
program

Work Site Safety Inspection

Date: _________________
Inspector: ____________________
Location: _____________________
Supervisor: ___________________
Employees: ___________________
___________________
___________________

Supervisor: __________________
Inspector: ___________________

Date: ____________

Check list

Work area protection

Pads
Wheel chocks
PPE
Truck inventory
Daily log
environment
Tailboard meeting
Qualification, training

SUPERVISOR EVALUATION
Employee Name: _____________________________

Date: _________

Evaluator's Name: _____________________________

Any "Area of Evaluation assessed is below or exceeds the standard" must be substantiated with
comments. For additional space use the back of this page.

Area of Evaluation
Standard
Below

Meets

Exceeds

Job Knowledge

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Communication Skills:

OH&S:
Inspection Completed?
Tailboard meetings held?
Hazard assessment completed?
Incident investigations conducted
New Hire Orientations completed?
Other responsibilities to OH&S achieved

Note & close out comments:

Employee Acknowledgement

Sign:

Date:

Management Approval

Sign:

Date:

Follow up: Required?

*Yes by (date):

no

Investigation Policy

Investigation Policy

In this company, the following types of incidents shall be fully investigated:

1.

Incidents that result in injuries requiring medical aid;

2.

Incidents that cause property damage or interrupt operation

3.

Incidents that have the potential to result in injuries or property damages.

All incidents that in accordance with Section 43 of the New Brunswick
Occupational Health and Safety Act, must be reported to WHSCC, or
other regulatory agencies such as the Workers Compensation Board.

Responsibilities
1.

All employees shall report all incidents to their immediate superior.

2.

Supervisors, with the help of the safety rep/committee, shall conduct

initial investigations and submit reports to their superintendent promptly.

3.

Superintendents shall determine the need for and, if necessary,

direct detailed investigations. They shall also help to determine
causes, recommend corrective action, and report to the manager.

4.

The manager shall review incident reports, approve appropriate corrective

action to be taken, and ensure that such action is implemented.

Incident Investigation Report

Date: ___________________________________________
Who was involved? _______________________________

What happened?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________
Time: ____________________
Where? ________________________________________________________________________________
What were the immediate causes? __________________________________________________________

What were the underlying causes? __________________________________________

What training, instruction, cautions was given before the incident? ________________

How can similar incident be prevented in the future? __________________________

Corrective Actions to be implemented _______________________________________________________
Person in Charge: _______________________________________________________________________

Target Date for implementation ____________________________________________

Signature and Date Completed: ____________________________________________
Reviewed by Senior Manager: _____________________________________________

Injury Investigation Report

Date: ___________________________________________

Company: ______________________________
Date of Incident: _________________________________
Location: ___________________________________
WCB Form Completed: YES NO

WHSCC Notified: YES NO

Name of Person in Charge: ___________________

Person(s) Involved
Name: ___________________Address: _____________________
Name: ___________________Address: _____________________

Phone: ___________
Phone: ___________

Incident reported by: _____________________________________

Time Reported: _________________________________________
Description of incident (what equipment, tools. materials. etc. were involved? What was being done?
What happened?)
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

Injuries (person injured)

Name: _______________________________
Address:__________________________________________________
Date of birth:________________________________

WaWas first aid given? YES

NO

By whom?

___________________________
Was the injured transported to medical aid? YES _____ NO _____
By whom: _________________________
Where to? ________________________

Supervisor signature: __________________

Emergency
Preparedness Policy

Emergency preparedness
No matter how complete our safety program is, or how careful we are, there is always a
risk of emergency.
K&M will provide equipment and training to ensure our employees will received proper
care if an accident should occur.
Our company will provide:

first aid training for every employee.

First aid kits in every trucks.
Fire extinguishers.
Spill kits.
Telephone numbers for outside agencies in trucks.
Transportation to medical aid for the injured.

Harassment Policy

Harassment Policy

will take a firm stand on maintaining a Harassment free workplace.

Harassment in any form, verbal, physical or sexual in nature, will not be tolerated.
Offenders could be subject to disciplinary action.
K&M Utility Lines

Even the smallest amount of harassment in the workplace can affect morale, productivity,
and profitability. If you feel that you are being harassed in some way, let the harasser
know that his/her behavior is unwelcome and you want it to stop. If it doesn't stop, make
notes of times, places and nature of the harassment and report it to your supervisor.
If supervisors are unable to deal effectively with the situation, they are to report the
matter to upper management. All incidents of this type will be held in strictest confidence
and dealt with in a concerned and respectful manner.

Safety reports and forms

All safety reports and forms kept on file will be readily available at our main office.
Reports that are kept on file include:

Safety orientation forms (in each employee file)

Monthly safety meetings (file by date)
Project hazard assessment forms (file by date)
Minutes of tailboard meetings (file by date)
Reports of formal inspections (file by date)
Incidents investigation report (file by date)
Monthly truck inventory list (file by date)
Disciplinary action report (in each employee file)
Supervisor evaluation form (in each employee file)

Environmental
Policy

Environmental Policy

K&M Utility Lines will ensure that all possible safeguards are taken to protect our environment
and to comply with environmental acts and regulations.

We will educate our employees on environmental issues that pertain to the work being carried out

To the best of our ability we will ensure that we reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible.

We will dispose of materials in the proper manner at disposal facilities in accordance with the
Environmental Act and regulations.

The company will ensure that all work will be done in an environmentally friendly manner to
avoid any harm to the Environment.

We will identify, assess and manage environmental risks and integrate environmental
considerations into decisions.

Everyone will identify, anticipate and report potential environmental effects in accordance with
reporting protocols. Corrective action will be taken to prevent environmental incidents and
adverse impacts.

We will ensure that our employees and contractors understand their roles, responsibilities and
environmental requirements and have the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to perform
their duties.

We will promote continual improvement by setting environmental objectives and targets,

monitoring our performance and taking corrective and preventive actions when required.

We will work cooperatively with governments, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to
develop programs that contribute to the achievement of our environmental objectives and targets.

We will support the investigation and use of new methods of environmental protection that will
help us to achieve our business objectives.

Safety Manual

I, ______________________, acknowledge receipt of this copy of the

(Print Name)
K&M Safety Manual. I understand that it is my duty to read, study,
and abide by these safety rules and work procedures and other
company policies and procedures as they apply to the duties that I

shall perform for other companies, while working for K&M . I further
understand that failure to abide by these rules and the Utility rules
and procedures shall result in disciplinary action that could include
termination of employment.

___________________________________
Signature of Employee
__________________________________
Date