Workplace Safety Guidelines

11 Questions

What is required when working over 6 feet or in areas with potential fall risks?

100% fall protection

Which of these actions is permissible in a cordoned-off area?

Entering with area owner's permission and appropriate PPE

Which manuals should employees be familiar with?

Relevant company manuals

What is a specific behavior employees must avoid to ensure safety?

Violating warning signs or barricades

Why is it important for employees to work in a safe manner?

To prevent jeopardizing the safety of fellow employees or the public

What should employees do if they cannot correct an unsafe condition before starting work?

Report it immediately and wait for further instructions

How often are fire drills conducted at each reporting location?

Every 12 months

Where should combustible materials such as oil-soaked rags and waste be stored?

In approved metal containers

What should be done with drawers and doors when they are not in use?

Close them securely

What should employees do with hazardous materials?

Handle them in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

What material should not be stored in front of electrical outlets?

Flammable materials

Study Notes

Safety Responsibilities

Employees must work safely to prevent harm to themselves, fellow employees, and the public.
Adherence to government and company environmental, health, and safety requirements is mandatory.

Fall Protection

100% fall protection is required when working at heights above 6 feet or in areas with a risk of fall liable to cause injury.

Restricted Areas

Warning signs and barricades must not be violated under any circumstances.
To enter a cordoned-off area, employees need permission from the area owner and must wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Safety Protocols

Employees must be familiar with directives outlined in relevant company manuals.
Prescribed practices must be followed to ensure a safe working environment.

Safety Equipment and Practices

Employees must use required safety equipment at all times.
Employees must be drug and alcohol-free while working on international assignments.
Equipment and vehicles must be operated in a safe and responsible manner.
Hazardous materials must be handled in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Reporting and Correcting Unsafe Conditions

Employees must report unsafe conditions to their Supervisor/Camp Boss immediately.
Unsafe conditions must be corrected before starting work.
If a task cannot be done safely, it will not be done.

Incident Reporting and Prevention

Employees must report near misses (incidents that do not result in injury or illness) to their Supervisor/Camp Boss.
Employees have a responsibility to prevent fires from occurring.
Smoking is prohibited in all BBCHPL buildings and sites.

Fire Safety and Prevention

Fire drills will be conducted in each reporting location every 12 months.
Employees must actively participate in these drills.
Flammable materials must not be stored in front of electrical outlets.
Combustible materials (e.g., paper, cardboard, natural elements) must not be accumulated.
Combustible waste (e.g., oil-soaked rags, waste) must be stored in approved metal containers.

General Safety Guidelines

Materials, boxes, and supplies must be neatly stored in cabinets or shelves.
File drawers, desk drawers, sliding shelves, and doors must be kept closed when not in use.
Employees must be familiar with primary and secondary evacuation routes.
Elevators must not be used during evacuations.
The area around electrical boxes (panels) must be kept clear for access.