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We are PIR and SAFE Company certified
Summit considers
safety first when conducting any operation. It is ingrained in
our approach and execution. Our goal is to have zero 'lost
time' injuries.
Training and monitoring are used to strive for this goal in our
health and safety program.
Our health and safety program is certified by the Partners
in Injury Reduction (PIR) & SAFE Company programs,
external auditing organizations that assesses the effectiveness
of our safety system. Partners in Injury Reduction (PIR)
is recognized by the Alberta Workers Compensation Board (WCB)
& SAFE Company is recognized by the BC Workers Compensation
Board (WCB)
Training
Prior to each season, Summit management spends a week completing
in-house training. This training covers company specific procedures
and policies.
Summit management personnel are trained and certified in the
following:
- Industrial and/or Forestry Pesticide Applicators Certificates
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS)
- Danger/Wild Life Tree Assessment
- Occupational First Aid Level III (OFA III)
- Forest Fire Fighting (S100)
- Class 4 Drivers License
- H2S Alive
All of our employees are given extensive training at the beginning
of the year and refreshers throughout.
Summit policies are designed to meet the requirements of all
government regulations and client requirements.
Worksite Safety
Safety is a priority and the guiding principle on all of our worksites:
- Vehicles are inspected and maintained regularly
- Emergency procedures are posted for every job in every vehicle
- Communication to ambulance services and external safety organizations
is tested on every job, using either radio communication or
satellite phones
- Employees are trained and practiced in worksite and camp evacuation
procedures; drills and audits are preformed regularly
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