Safe Work Practices

Purpose

Safe Work Practices (SWPs) are developed to give the worker information about the hazards involved in a specific task. Reviewing SWPs on a regular basis ensures that the information is current and up to date.

Safe Work Practices are a set of positive guidelines on how to perform a specific task. These are general guidelines and not considered site specific and are considered the Do’s and Don’ts.

Safe Work Practices:

• Provide standards for how work is safely carried out;
• Positively affect quality, efficiency, and productivity;
• Prevent injury and illness by controlling or eliminating potential hazards;
• Assist in the compliance of Applicable Legislation;
• Are a means by which employers and Contractors practice “due diligence”;
• Provide a standard for training and orienting Employees and Contractors;
• Help new Employees or Contractors gain experience;
• Set a standard for work processes that can be reviewed with all Employees or Contractors;
• Assist in completing work activities safely;
• Are a useful tool to evaluate work performance;
• Should be used in the safety meetings to educate Employees or Contractors;
• Serve to enhance any safety efforts in addition to those listed above.

Directives

If the task is determined to be hazardous or potentially hazardous, it requires a SWP.

SWPs will be made available upon request to Contractors and Regulatory Bodies.

SWP’s will be reviewed as needed or if a change in Legislation prompts the requirement for reassessment.