Health & Safety

L82 Construction Limited is committed to a safety-first approach that is deeply embedded in our organizational culture. Our proactive strategies, leadership emphasis, accountability measures, and continuous improvement efforts underscore our dedication to achieving and maintaining a zero-incident workplace. This approach not only ensures the protection of employees, contractors, and visitors but also reflects our commitment to operational excellence and sustainability.

Record with WSIB:

  • L82 Construction maintains a good record with The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), indicating effective management of workplace safety and insurance matters.

Accountability:

  • All supervisors are held accountable for:
    • Ensuring the health & safety of workers under their supervision.
    • Maintaining safe working conditions for machinery, equipment, and personal protective devices.

Training and Compliance:

  • Employees receive thorough training tailored to their specific tasks, aimed at safeguarding their health and safety.
  • Compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other applicable regulations is mandatory for all employees.

Cultural Integration:

  • Commitment to health and safety is ingrained in L82 Construction’s culture, including the president to every employee.
  • This cultural emphasis underscores a collective responsibility and proactive approach to maintaining high safety standards.

Safety is our top priority

  • All supervisors must complete the Construction Safety Association of Ontario C.S.A.O supervisor training course
  • All employees are trained in confined spaces and working in confined space safety
  • All supervisors must complete the Supervisors Health & Safety in 5 Steps
  • All supervisors must complete the St. Johns Ambulance First Aid Training
  • All employees are given a presentation yearly on the “Guidelines for Excavating in the Vicinity of Gas Mains” as required by TSSA
  • Supervisors are required to hold weekly toolbox meetings at each job site
  • All employees are trained in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS 2015 & GHS)
  • All site staff hold a certificate for Health & Safety in 4 Steps
  • L82 Construction presents an annual safety meeting
  • L82 completes a yearly audit of our health and safety policy
  • L82 participates in the “Early Return to Work Policy” as recommended by the WSIB. This entails finding suitable work to accommodate injured workers if at all possible.