3.1 Policy
The British Columbia Conservation Foundation understands the importance of providing workers with written safety instructions to control the risk of occupational hazards. Written safety instructions lay out a standard of expected behaviour and help to create a safe and healthy workplace. Our Safety Instruction Program utilizes two main types of documented standards: 1) Safe Job Procedures (SJP) and 2) Safe Work Practices (SWP).
Management and supervision should ensure compliance with Safe Job Procedures and Safe Work Practices. All members of the workplace can contribute to the development of practical and useful safety instructions.
Key Definitions
Safe Job Procedure: Step-by-step instructions describing how to complete a task safely from start to finish. The instructions must be followed in sequence.
Safe Work Practice: Guidelines for safely performing tasks that cannot always be completed in the same way. They often include a list of "Do's" and "Don'ts" to consider while performing the task.
3.2 Responsibilities
Management
- Ensure the development of written safety instructions following applicable legislation and industry best practices.
- Lead by example and follow all written safety instructions.
- Ensure workers comply with written safety instructions.
Supervisor
- Contribute to the development of written safety instructions.
- Lead by example and follow all written safety instructions.
- Instruct workers on appropriate written safety instructions.
- Ensure workers comply with written safety instructions.
Worker
- Follow all provided written safety instructions.
- Contribute to the creation of written safety instructions.
3.3 Program Overview
Safe Job Procedures and Safe Work Practices are available electronically under the Safety Instruction Tab.
Safe Job Procedures
When: Required for high and moderate risk tasks identified through the Project Safety Assessment (PSA) and Task Hazard Analysis (THA), or when required by legislation.
Who: Developed by management, with support from supervisors and workers.
Tool: Safe Job Procedure Template.
Reviewed:
- Annually
- If identified as a factor related to a workplace incident
Documentation: Workers must sign the procedures for high-risk tasks.
Table 4: BC Conservation Foundation Safe Job Procedures
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Safe Job Procedures (SJPs) |
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Electrofishing |
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Vegetation Restoration Mapping |
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Check-Ins with Garmin inReaches |
Safe Work Practices
When: Required for tasks identified through the Project Safety Assessment (PSA) and Task Hazard Analysis (THA) as requiring safety instructions.
Who: Developed by management, with support from supervisors and workers, or sourced from credible industry resources.
Tool: Safe Work Practice Template.
Review: Reviewed and revised if required:
- Annually
- If identified as a factor related to a workplace incident
Table 5: BC Conservation Foundation Safe Work Practices
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Safe Work Practices (SWPs) |
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Driving for Work |
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Hiking in Difficult Terrain |
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Hazardous Materials |
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All-Terrain Vehicles |
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Manual Lifting |
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Office Work |
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Small Power & Hand Tools |
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Workplace Violence |
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Heat Stress Awareness Guide |
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Cold Stress Awareness Guide |
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Cold Water Safety Guide |
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Avoiding Slips, Trips and Falls |
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Using a Globalstar 1700 Satellite Phone |