General Safety Programs - UBC Employee Information
Contractor Safety
It is the intent of UBC to provide a safe, healthy and secure environment for all members of its faculty, staff, students and visitors. It is the responsibility of contractors to ensure that project work is performed in a safe manner and that it is in compliance with British Columbia Occupational Health and Safety regulations, any other applicable provincial and/or federal laws and/or regulations, and any UBC policies, procedures and and other requirements that may apply.
The university expectations are that contractors will train, supervise and direct their employees to be mindful of the safety of UBC's students, faculty, employees, neighbours and property when performing work on UBC Okanagan's premises. The UBC Okanagan Contractors' Safety and Orientation Manual is provided to identify specific responsibilities, communicate the availability of hazard information for university properties and to outline UBC safety and environment procedures.
Each contractor must be familiar with all current legislation pertaining to the work and will be responsible to follow and enforce such legislation. Contractors should also refer to the UBC Technical Guidelines for additional information.
Project Impact Assessment
All new construction and renovation projects must be assessed to determine potential health, safety and environmental impacts. A Project Impact Assessment must be completed, and all identified impacts must be reviewed and approved by Facilities Management and Health Safety and Environment. This approval must be obtained prior to the commencement of the project to ensure proper action has been taken. All projects will be assessed on an individual basis. It is the responsibility of the Project Manager or University representative (i.e. Properties Trust, Campus Planning) to ensure the assessment is accurately completed and that appropriate action is taken to minimize disruption and protect faculty, staff, students, children, visitors, and animals.
Once the assessment is approved, Facilities Management will circulate the information to those impacted by the project. Please note that it is recommended that assessments be submitted 2 weeks prior to the anticipated project start date to ensure adequate time for project review.
Fall Protection
UBC Okanagan has implemented a Fall Protection Work Procedure for workers who will be working at heights or who may be exposed to a fall. This procedure is to be used by all UBC Okanagan personnel to ensure that where there is the potential hazard of a fall, the work can be carried out without undue risk to the workers. All workers must be knowledgeable of fall protection requirements and be trained in the selection and use of the appropriate procedures and equipment. A Fall Protection Plan may be required prior to work commencement and submitted to the Facilities Management for approval.
Hot Work and Dust Program
The purpose of the Hot Work & Dust Program is to protect personnel and property at UBC Okanagan from a fire caused by hot work or dust production. Hot works refers to work that involves open flames or work that produces heat, sparks or dust that may affect the fire alarm system. Such operations include but are not limited to welding, soldering, brazing, cutting, coring, grinding, adhesive bonding, thermal spraying, riveting, chipping and thawing pipes.
This procedure defines the responsibilities and requirements for performing hot work and establishes controls through the use of a hot work permit and checklist which must be completed prior to work commencement and submitted to the Facilities Management as well as the Health Safety & Environment office. It establishes the means to assess the work area and the planned hot work activity to ensure sufficient and necessary controls are in place to prevent a fire. Hot work will only be performed in areas that are or have been made fire safe.
Rooftop Access
The Rooftop Access Procedure applies to all persons who may be required to work in or require access to rooftops. It is mandatory that all work carried out on the rooftops be done in compliance with this and other relevant work procedures.
Workers, contractors, and others that require access must be fully trained and knowledgeable of the issues and work procedures associated with rooftop access. The Rooftop Access Application Form must be completed and submitted to the Facilities Management prior to access. Facilities Management must approve all applications prior to entry and has the authority to prohibit access if unsafe conditions exist.
Working Alone/In Isolation
In compliance with WorkSafe BC, UBC Okanagan has implemented a Working Alone Procedure. Please review the below Procedure and implement immediately.
Last reviewed 
4/19/2012 10:43:12 AM
