b'CSAM NEWSextinguisher, you may not be able to PREPARING control it when you return.FOR THE WORST When it comes to emergency proced-ures, whether thats a fire response plan, helping an injured worker or a fall protection rescue plan, your Strengthening emergency preparedness proceduresprocedures should follow the basic to create the best outcome for employees hazard assessment principles: identify, communicate and control. 1.Identify, assess and clearly outline Earlier this year, fires destroyedFirst aid to an injured worker;two different construction sites inthe existing and potential hazards Manitoba. In both cases, these projects T ransportation to a medical facility; employees need to be aware of were total lossesbut thankfully, noMeans of contacting outside agen- and when emergency steps must be taken. one was injured in either incident. Thiscies for assistance; andindicates that emergency evacuation2.Communicate the emergency procedures worked. Means of conducting an initialprocedures with employees ahead Its critical that all workplaces haveattack on fire. of time (for example, site evacua-emergency preparedness plans andThis includes first aid supplies, firsttion) so they are ready to respond policies in place, but a fire isnt theaiders on site (as required underif that scenario arises. Part of your only scenario that employers andWorkplace Safety and Healthprocedures should include a plan owners should prepare for. Tornadoes,Regulation Part 5.5(1)), fire extin- to communicate to all employees gas leaks, chemical spills and fallguishers and any rescue equipmentwhen an emergency is taking place protection rescue are all scenarios thatnecessary for the tasks taking place.(for example, using an air horn on could require emergency procedures.As for fire extinguishers, they shouldsites where alarms are not yet in Depending on the type of work andbe appropriate to the type of workplace). Emergency procedures are the hazards on your site, you need to(and materials) taking place, as pera critical requirement for orienta-have safe job procedures and corres- the National Fire Code of Canada tions. A Toolbox Talk can also be a ponding emergency plans in place,and workers must be trained to usegreat refresher for these protocols. says Construction Safety Associationthem. The fire code outlines many of3.Outline the specific controls of Manitoba Executive Director Seanthe minimum requirements for fire Scott. Certain tasks or materials canresponse. For example, fire extin- rules, PPE requirements, trainingincrease the risk of fire, explosion orguishers should be spaced no moreor proceduresto followinjury, for example, and there can alsothan 75 feet apart in most build- regarding the specific tasks that be health and environmental hazards,ings, and they must be available onreduce the risk of injury or other like silica, asbestos or lightning. each stairwell entrance and at everyemergency scenarios. Management is responsible for theaccess/egress point of the building.As mentioned previously, specific development of emergency proced- But depending on the task, you mayemergency preparedness plans can ures for significant hazards or tasksneed to go above and beyond thesevary based on the tasks, environment that employees may encounter. Inminimum requirements. and materials on your jobsite. If you terms of general emergency response,In the case of hot work, an extin- need help building or improving YOUR legislative requirements across Canadaguisher needs to be within arms reachcompanys emergency prepared-identify the following minimum that initial attack on a fire needsness policies, CSAMs safety advisors requirements that your companyto be immediate, says Scott. If youcan help. Call us at 204-775-3171 in should have the ability to provide: have to leave a fire to run and get anWinnipeg or 204-728-3456 in Brandon.Email: info@winnproconstruction.ca General ContractorWebsite: www.winnproconstruction.ca Construction ManagementOffice: 48 Unit A Speers Rd., Winnipeg, MBR2J 1M3 Design | BuildIssue 1 Spring Edition 2022 BUILD MANITOBA 29'