Safety Rules

General Safety Rules (Applicable to all Workers on all Work Sites)

General Safety Rules apply to all Qualico Workers and Work Sites and include rules or directives above and beyond those stated in the Qualico Health & Safety Manual. These rules are intended to supplement the content of the Health & Safety Manual and it is expected that Workers will receive job-specific training to ensure an understanding of the health and safety rules that apply to their position prior to commencing work on any Qualico Work Site. These Safety Rules do not represent an exhaustive list of the Health and Safety requirements and expectations included in the Qualico Health & Safety Program.

1. All Workers must receive a safety orientation prior to commencing work on any Work Site.
2. All Workers are expected to arrive Fit for Work, as indicated by Qualico policy, at all times.
3. Clothing suitable for the potential hazards of the Work Site shall be worn at all times.
4. Report unsafe acts, conditions accidents, near misses, injuries, and property and equipment damages to a direct report immediately, stopping work and alerting other Workers as appropriate.
5. Complete only the tasks for which you are trained. If you are unsure of a task, always ask for direction from a competent Worker before proceeding.
6. Maintain an organized, clean, and hazard-free workspace at all times.
7. Maintain a safe work environment at all times; running, horseplay, scuffling or other distractions that may compromise the health and safety of Workers are strictly forbidden.
8. Smoking (including vaping) outside of designated smoking areas is prohibited on the Work Site. Consumption of alcohol, cannabis products or any other substances that may impair the Worker is forbidden.

Construction Safety Rules (Applicable to all Workers on all Construction Work Sites)

Construction Safety Rules apply to all Qualico Workers on construction Work Sites and include rules or directives above and beyond those stated in the Qualico Health & Safety Manual. These rules are intended to supplement the content of the Health & Safety Manual and it is expected that Workers will receive job-specific training to ensure an understanding of the health and safety rules that apply to their position prior to commencing work on any Qualico construction Work Site. These Safety Rules do not represent an exhaustive list of the Health and Safety requirements and expectations of the Qualico Health & Safety Program.

1. As a minimum, all Workers on construction Work Sites must wear a CSA / ANSI approved hard hat, high visibility vest and safety footwear. Specialized and task-specific PPE are to be worn on an as-required basis.
2. Headphones of any kind are not permitted on the Work Site.

Sales Agent Safety Rules (Applicable to all Sales Agents)

Sales Agent Safety Rules apply to all Qualico Sales Agents and include rules or directives above and beyond those stated in the Qualico Health & Safety Manual. These rules are intended to supplement the content of the Health & Safety Manual and it is expected that Sales Agents will receive job-specific training to ensure an understanding of the health and safety rules that apply to their position prior to commencing work on any Qualico Work Site. These Safety Rules do not represent an exhaustive list of the Health and Safety requirements and expectations of the Qualico Health & Safety Program.

1. Ensure clients have reviewed and signed a copy of the Safety Agreement for clients. The Safety Agreement outlines the rules for clients at the construction site.
2. Pre-arrange all visits with clients to houses or units with the construction department to ensure no construction work is scheduled at the time of visit.
3. Sales Agents are to complete a Site Assessment prior to the site visit. If the site is deemed to be unsafe, the visit may need to be cancelled or rescheduled.
4. Sales Agents must accompany all Work Site visits with the client and verify site safety prior to entering.
5. Ensure clients are aware that the work sites are hazardous. Sales Agents must have authorization to enter any construction work site.
6. Clients, inspectors or representatives are not permitted to enter the construction site alone.
7. Sales Agents are to verify that the clients has the appropriate PPE to visit the construction work site. Appropriate PPE for clients on our work sites must include a hard hat, high-visibility vest, and closed toe footwear.
8. Sales Agents PPE requirements include a hard hat, high-visibility vest, and Qualico-approved safety footwear.
9. Ensure the keys to the property are not provided to the client ahead of the possession date and key release.
10. Ensure the client is aware that children, defined as people under the age of 16 in Canada or under the age of 12 in United States are not permitted to attend site visits.
11. Exterior walks and steps must be kept hazard free during all seasons.
12. Ensure no clients are accessing the balconies until guardrails are installed.
13. Ensure no smoking or vaping occurs on any construction site or within the show home.

The above Safety Rules are considered the minimum standard on all Qualico Work Sites.
Consult the Regional Safety Manager for additional regional-specific Safety Rules that may apply.