1.1 ALWAYS SAFE
Safety is an integral part of our company. Everyone is entitled to a safe, healthy workplace. We encourage open communication on health and safety issues. It is part of our operations and culture, and the goals to protect team members, property, the environment, and the public. We will take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect the health and safety of employees in the workplace. We are committed to developing and putting in place appropriate work practices, tools, equipment and training so that each one of us has the ability to identify hazards and deal with them effectively. We will provide a clear framework for managing health and safety within our organization. The West Egg Group will make every reasonable effort to provide suitable return to work opportunities for every team member who is unable to perform his or her regular duties following a work-related injury or illness. This policy extends to our virtual workplace.

1.2 SHARED
Each of us has a personal responsibility for health and safety, and a role in creating and maintaining an injury-free workplace. The managers, coordinators, and supervisors are responsible for identifying safety needs and hazards, and providing and implementing controls. They must then communicate, train, and ensure compliance with legislation, this policy, the health and safety program and safe work practices. As safety leaders and role models, owners, managers and supervisors must lead by example. Their roles are supported by input from all team members. All team members are responsible to maintain a high level of safety awareness at work, participate in the safety program and training, comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations and work instructions, wear and use personal protective equipment, promptly report all injuries, illness, accidents, safety incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions to a supervisor. Employees who voice a concern will not be subject to reprisal or retaliation. All employees are expected to adhere to this policy as a condition of their employment.

1.3 ACCOUNTABILITY
Everyone has accountability and responsibility for the safety consequences of what he or she does or fails to do based on their level of authority and ability. This includes the employer, team members, joint health and safety committee members, visitors, contractors, suppliers and their representatives. This is the internal responsibility system (IRS).

RESPONSIBILITIES

Employers will:
Supply an effective strategy to manage the occupational health and safety concerns of the company.
Allocate and govern resources properly to achieve the health and safety requirements of employees, and that policies comply with the company’s legal obligations.
Foster a workplace culture of safety with appropriate leadership.
Review policies annually for compliance and efficiency, and revise where necessary.
Provide all relevant parties with a copy of all orders or reports issued to the employer by a Ministry of Labour inspector and inform the committee of any work-related incidents involving injury, death, or occupational illness.
Managers and Supervisors will:
Help develop, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures.
Continually promote health and safety awareness with instruction, information, training, and supervision to ensure the safe performance of employees.
Use the process of hazard identification, risk management, and incident investigation.
Perform occupational health and safety inspections of the workplace to identify and control any and all hazards to employees.
Be accountable for the health and safety of employees under their supervision.
Ensure that machinery and equipment are safe and that employees work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.
Ensure that employees receive adequate training in their specific work tasks to protect their health and safety.
Conduct and/or participate in health and safety meetings.
Human Resources will:
Liaise with government agencies to ensure workplace health and safety compliance.
Advise management on safety and health policy issues.
Coordinate health and safety inspections, and follow up to ensure the completion of necessary corrective actions.
Develop best practices that support a strong health and safety program.
Design and develop accident and incident reports and investigation procedures.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable health and safety regulations as mandated locally, provincially, or federally.
Design and develop company policies and procedures related to workplace safety and health issues.
Review injury and illness trends, and identify problem areas and solutions.
Employees will:
Comply with occupational health and safety policies and procedures.
Notify managers of any health and safety concerns, so they may be dealt with promptly.
Protect their own health and safety by working in compliance with the law, safe work practices, and procedures established by the company.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment as required.
Report unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions, without fear of reprisal, to their manager or human resources.
All staff will:
Complete required occupational health and safety training.
Perform duties in a manner conducive to a safe workplace, following all safety practices and procedures.
Report any incident, injury, or hazard as outlined in company procedures.
Report any acts of violence or harassment in the workplace.
Promote a hazard-free workplace.
Learn the posted emergency plan detailing the facility’s procedures pertaining to fire, weather, or medical emergency.
Joint health and safety committee members or health and safety representative will:
Commit to improving health and safety conditions in the workplace.
Stimulate and raise awareness of health and safety issues in the workplace.
Recognize and identify workplace risks and hazards.
Develop recommendations to address risks and hazards.
Conduct regular workplace inspections and make written recommendations.
Develop and implement accident prevention and health and safety programs.
Listen to employee complaints, concerns, and suggestions.
Participate in health and safety inquiries and investigations.
Advise on health and safety matters, such as personal protective equipment.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of near misses, accidents, and injuries.
Promote and monitor compliance with health and safety regulations.
Monitor the effectiveness of existing health and safety programs and policies, and assist with the implementation of improvements.
Attend regular committee meetings, either in person or virtually
1.4 FAMILY
There are many costs to accidents and unsafe work practices. The greatest costs are human. By protecting lives, we are protecting our team members, friends, families, guests, and the environment. In addition to protecting lives, our safety program contributes to team member morale and pride because our team members participate in identifying safety needs and in developing safe work procedures.

1.5 ENVIRONMENT
We strive to conduct our operations in an environmentally responsible manner, and work with team members, suppliers, contractors, partners, guests and our community to create health and safety practices and work environments that enable an injury-free and illness-free workplace at The West Egg Group. We will also continue our efforts ensuring that our policies relating to health and safety are strongly communicated and followed. We will provide refresher training to ensure best practices are followed.

Reviewed and updated annually, and as required. This document supersedes all previous versions.

Policy Prepared on: May 8, 2024
Policy Modified on: March 27, 2026