The health and safety of every worker on every job site is Westcoast Industrial's highest priority. Our comprehensive safety program is built on WorkSafeBC compliance, mandatory ongoing training, and a culture where every crew member is empowered to refuse unsafe work.
Westcoast Industrial / 1120419BC Ltd is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and hazard-free work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors. The health and safety of our workforce is our highest priority, particularly in the high-risk environments involving mobile equipment operation, hydro excavating, and general excavating.
We believe that all workplace injuries and illnesses are preventable through proactive risk management, continuous training, and strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, including the Workers Compensation Act and the WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
Management, supervisors, and workers at every level are responsible and accountable for our company's health and safety performance. Active participation by everyone is essential to maintaining the safety standards at Westcoast Industrial.
In the event of a serious injury, fatality, or major incident, the employer will notify WorkSafeBC immediately. We are committed to investigating incidents, determining root causes, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Our hydro excavation operations are governed by a comprehensive SOP document developed in accordance with standards established by the BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA) and the Canadian Common Ground Alliance (CCGA). All employees must read, understand, and comply with these procedures prior to performing hydro excavation work.
Position unit on stable level ground, engage parking brake and wheel chocks, establish work zone with cones and barricades. Traffic control plan required for roadway-adjacent sites.
Engage PTO per manufacturer instructions. Bring water pump and vacuum system up to operating parameters gradually. Confirm overhead clearance before boom deployment.
Maintain firm two-handed grip on wand at all times. Keep wand in continuous motion. Set water pressure to minimum required. Work from outer perimeter inward toward utility locate marks.
Immediate shutdown protocol for utility strikes, high-pressure injection injuries, and equipment failure. All crew trained in emergency response and first aid requirements.
Pre-shift inspection of all components including vacuum intake hose, boom assembly, high-pressure hose reel, and rear door. All defects logged and reported immediately.
All operators must complete mandatory training before performing hydro excavation work. Ongoing training program ensures crew remain current with BCCSA and CCGA standards.
Complete SOPs for the Vac-Con V312LHA/1300 — equipment specs, startup, wand operation, emergency procedures, and training requirements.
Full occupational health and safety policy covering employer, supervisor, and worker responsibilities under WorkSafeBC regulations.
Formal Health and Safety Policy Statement under the registered company name, including operational requirements for mobile equipment and excavation.
Comprehensive safety program document covering all operational areas, mobile equipment logs, hydro excavating procedures, and policy review schedule.
This Health and Safety Policy Statement is reviewed annually in consultation with the joint health and safety committee or worker representative to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and compliant with current occupational health and safety legislation. Date of Next Yearly Review: March 06, 2027.
All Westcoast Industrial safety, environmental, and operational policy documents are available below for review and download. These documents govern our day-to-day operations and are kept current with WorkSafeBC requirements.
Formal occupational health and safety policy statement covering employer, supervisor, and worker responsibilities under WorkSafeBC regulations. Applicable to all Westcoast Industrial operations.
Health and Safety Policy Statement under the registered company name 1120419BC Ltd, including operational requirements for mobile equipment, hydro excavating, and general excavating.
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