1.6     Site Safety Coordinator

The Site Safety Coordinator is responsible for the daily administration of the PCML Health and Safety Program on site, assisting the Site Superintendent in the coordination of construction safety activities by Contractors, and must:

• Conduct and document orientations for all new workers on site (Appendix A).

• Ensure all aspects of the PCML Health and Safety Program applicable to the project site have been implemented.

• Post all PCML Safety Bulletins, WorkSafeBC inspection reports, and safety rules as required.

• Obtain a copy of the Fall Protection Plan for any workers that are exposed to a fall of 25 feet or greater.

• Record the name and phone number of the designated safety representative for each Contractor.

• Report all hazards to the Site Superintendent or Construction Manager and ensure control of the hazard without delay.

• Obtain and review with each Contractor a copy of their Contractor Safety Information Form (Appendix Y) or equivalent and, where appropriate, Safe Work Procedures.

• Conduct and document the required number of daily site inspections and follow up on these inspections to ensure that any corrective action required has been completed (Appendix F).

• Ensure that weekly toolbox talks are conducted and documented by each Contractor.

• Record safety infractions by visitors, delivery people or inspectors; including any fines.

• Assist Contractors in conducting frequent hazard assessments and collect appropriate documentation.

• Arrange full Site Safety Meetings every month and have workers sign in. If possible, the WorkSafeBC Safety Officer for the site should be invited to the first meeting.

• Maintain current Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous substances on site.

• Conduct Site Safety Committee (Trade Safety) Meetings with a representative of all Contractors and record minutes with attendance. Matters discussed should be communicated to other workers on site before the next meeting. This meeting may be conducted by the Site Superintendent.

• Ensure sub-trades are holding Tool Box Talks when they change activities and before jobs with risk of injury are started.

• Assist  Site  Superintendent  with  incident  investigation,  analysis  and  preparation  of incident reports and summaries.