EHS and HSE Policy

Introduction:

At Dominion General Contracting and Maintenance, we believe that safety is the number one priority that should be considered fully as we believe that everyone should leave the job site at the end of the day injury free. Moreover, the progress of the project within the contexts of time and cost are directly dependent on a safe job site. It is for the reasons mentioned that Dominion is determined to enact its HSE program and ensure full compliance within protocol. The safety procedures are to be implemented to fit each project and are to be reviewed periodically in order to ensure that each employee has an understanding of the safety protocols, as well as making updates as necessary.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Emergency Action Plan/Evacuation Plan is to be prepared for any emergency that may be expected to occur at the workplace. Some examples of emergencies that may be expected to occur are fires, floods, electrical power failures, chemical spills, as well as collapsed walls and roofs. Dominion’s plan is designed to plan for these emergencies and to be prepared for any other emergency as much as possible, realizing that not every emergency can be prepared for in advance.

Medical Responses:

Medical Emergency Procedures: The Project Safety Officer or a competent person available at the time is responsible for any and all rescues and treating the injured until emergency medical personnel arrive. The Project Safety Officer or Management staff will always call for

Emergency medical service should there be any indication the situation is of a time sensitive or life threatening nature. First Aid equipment will be located at each first aid station as mandated by regulations. First Aid stations will be marked by appropriate signs. All employees will be instructed to the location of these stations.

Fire Emergency Procedures:

The most frequent cause of fires is careless smoking, chemical/oil fires, or welding. It is very important that all employees know the location of safety equipment; it could save your life. In the event of a fire, it is vital that all employees utilize the four major tactics that are available: RESCUE, ALERT, CONFINE AND EXTINGUISH

Emergency Procedures for Fire:

1. All Company employees will be trained in the use of fire extinguishers at least once a year.
2. New employees will be trained in the use of fire extinguishers prior to employment.
3. The employees in the immediate area of a fire will try to extinguish the fire. All other employees will leave the affected area calmly but quickly.
4. The employee(s) of the affected area will notify supervisory personnel of the fire and will advise them where the fire is located, what is burning, and the action being taken to control the fire.
5. The employee(s) fighting the fire may call for an evacuation of the entire building if in their opinion the fire is too big to be contained using the methods available to them.
6. The company realizes that not every employee has the ability to properly respond to a fire. Therefore, If an employee feels they are not capable of fighting a fire, they may leave the area with the rest of the employees evacuating. But, if the employee is the only person in the area, the employee must at least notify his/her supervisor of the emergency so that the supervisor can sound the fire alarm.

7. The supervisor will check all rooms, closets, rest rooms, etc. to make certain all personnel have left the building before leaving the building himself/herself.
8. When an evacuation of the building is called for, all employees will calmly and in an orderly manner, leave the building through the nearest ext. All management and field employees will assemble in the area designated by the Project Superintendent. The primary assembly point of evacuation is the area located at the southeast side of the project at the lunch area. Supervisors (Global Construction and other subcontractor’s supervisors) are responsible for taking roll and accountable for all employees in their assigned areas. They will then advise the Project Safety Coordinator of the status of their assigned employees

Emergency procedures for Power failures:

1. When an electrical power failure occurs, all employees will stop what they are doing and shut down any machine(s) they are using so they will not start up again upon the re-energizing of the electrical power.
2. All employees will stand momentarily to allow their eyes to adjust to the lower level of lighting provided by the emergency lights before walking to a safe area.
3. Supervisors are to check their assigned areas to ensure that all employees are safe and there are no unsafe situations left behind.
4. Area supervisors will advise management of the status of their assigned area. 5. All employees will report to their supervisors for their work assignments.
5. When power is restored, all employees will return to their assigned work area and will check to make sure the area is safe before resuming work.

Chemical Spill:

Spill Containment and Security Equipment will be located in the red conex container on the lay- down area located on the north side of the job site. Every contractor and sub-contractor is responsible for providing their employees with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) -MSDS sheets will be located in the Global Construction trailer in the safety room were any questions will be answered by our safety coordinator or representative assigned to the specific project. When a Large Chemical Spill has occurred: immediately notify the designated official and Emergency Coordinator Contain the spill with available equipment (e.g. pads, brooms, absorbent powder, etc.). Secure the area and alert other site personnel. Do not attempt to clean the spill unless trained to do so. Attend to injured personnel and call the medical emergency number, if required. Call a local spill cleanup company or the Fire to perform a large chemical (eg, mercury) spill cleanup.

When a Small Chemical Spill has occurred:

-Notify the Emergency Coordinator toxic fumes are present, secure the area tapes or cones) to prevent other personnel from entering. (with caution tapes or cones) t0 prevent other personnel from entering. 

-Deal with the spill in accordance with the instructions described in the MSDS, Small spills must be handled in a safe manner, while wearing the proper PPE. Review the general spill cleanup procedures.

Emergency Escape Route Floor Plon or Diagram:

Floor plans or drawings will be strategically located in the Project Superintendent’s Subcontractor’s traller, and throughout the jobsite. Project Safety Officer, will provide copies of the drawings.

Search and Rescue:

In the unlikely event anyone is not accounted for, and emergency rescue personnel is not available, the Project Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Safety Officer, and one other person may re-enter the premises and make a search for the missing persons. At no time will the search party attempt any procedure that will endanger themselves. The company does not maintain the needed equipment and employees are not trained in appropriate rescue procedures. Immediately upon arrival of the fire department or other rescue team, notify them of the missing person and if possible, the likely location of this person, and anyone that has re-entered the facility.

Documentation:

As part of the HSE plan, Dominion will keep a number of documents related to safety protocol and record. These include, but are not limited to:

-MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)

-Reportable accidents.

Evacuation Maps.