Health & Safety

Exposure Control Plan for COVID – 19

Pine profiles Inc. is committed to providing a safe workplace for all its employees, visiting clients or vendors, or any other guests. This Exposure Control Plan is the umbrella in regard to the battle against COVID – 19. The Corona Virus Mitigation Strategy lists combinations of preventative control measures that are to be used to eliminate & or minimize the risk of illness & or transmission of the coronavirus.

The plan aims to protect all persons present at Pine Profile Inc. and comply with the WorkSafe BC Act & Regulations.

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EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITIES

To optimally utilize vital natural resources through a vertical integration of processes to deliver quality wood products to our customers. We endeavor to create a happy working environment for our employees based on the principles of mutual respect, teamwork, and work-life balance. We strive to make Pine Profiles a preferred employer by retaining the best industrial talent.

  • Implement a Mitigation Strategy.
  • Ensure employees are informed of the requierments the company has implemented.
  • Ensure PPE & other such materials such as gloves, masks, cleaning supplies etc. are available.
  • Ensure periodic reviews of the program with employees through weekly crew talks.
  • Ensure Supervision of the program.
  • Ensure the Implementation of procedures for first aid attendants to follow.
  • Consult with safety Committee members.
  • Implement a COVID – 19 screening for prospective new hires & visitors.
  • Implement mandatory daily health checks & reporting.
  • Implement mandatory wearing of face coverings on site.

MANAGERS / SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervision of the Exposure Control & Mitigation Strategy programs.
  • Awareness & education of company requierments, symptoms & procedures.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of the program with employees through weekly crew talks.
  • Ensure adequate supplies are readily available.
  • Ensure First Aid Attendants are trained in COVID – 19 response procedures.
  • Consult with safety Committee members.
  • • Complete required documentation & turn to safety department for processing.
  • Ensure COVID – 19 screening for prospective new hires & visitors.

EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain physical distancing
  • Follow established procedures
  • Report any symptoms or contacts with ill or potentially ill persons.
  • Ensure proper hygiene.
  • Use all required PPE.
  • Report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor
  • Do not enter workplace if sick or displaying symptoms consistent with COVID-19, refer to HealthLink BC 811.
  • Follow daily health check & reporting procedures.
  • Follow mandatory face covering procedures while on site.

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMPTOMS & TRANSMISSION

Symptoms of COVID – 19 may include

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Loss of smell or taste
  • Loss of appetite
  • Extreme fatigue or tiredness
  • Headache
  • Body aches
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

Transmission of COVID – 19

  • Breathing in of droplets when others cough or sneeze
  • Close contact/hugging, shaking hands
  • Touching contaminated surfaces, touching your face etc.
  • People may be infected with the COVID–19 virus & not display any symptoms, so follow the rules carefully.

RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK

It is acknowledged that all workers have the right to refuse unsafe work WorkSafe BC Regulation 3.12

Controlling the risk

Chart from WorkSafe BC Guidelines.

Types of control measures that may be used:

  • Elimination or substitution, such as limiting gatherings / distancing measures & or working from home if able.
  • Engineering controls such as physical barriers.
  • Awareness controls such as posters & signs.
  • Administrative controls such as limiting persons in an area, frequent cleaning, altering shift patterns & tasks, providing hand sanitizers etc. Written safe work procedures.
  • Personal protective equipment such as gloves face masks & shields etc.

Safe work procedures:

Written safe work procedures may be implemented. One example may be the Pine Profiles Inc. Mitigation Strategy.

Emergency response procedure for the First Aid Attendants.

Education & Training

As Pine Profile, we are focused on continuous learning and development of our employees. We conduct regular awareness and training sessions for our team members based on current or new requirements and expectations of our customers, safety measures, and regulatory compliance. Moreover, our procedures and best practices are periodically reviewed during our weekly crew talk and our operational processes are revised on continuous basis, if needed.

Health Monitoring

We expect our employees to promptly report on any symptoms of COVID – 19 to their manager and supervisor. Workers can complete the BC self-assessment tool if they have concerns and follow the assessment recommendation.

Record Keeping

Control of record are essential requirements of global quality standards. At Pine Profiles we keep appropriate record of all customers, employees, standard operating procedures, statement of health, and financial matters.

Statement of Health

A statement of health survey has been developed using questions from the government of BC COVID – 19 self-screening tools to aid in the identification of potentially infected persons & help in preventing the transmission of the virus. This can be downloaded at the following link to fill out and bring to the office.

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COVID – 19

At this time, it is of most importance that we all do our part in preventing the transmission of the COVID – 19 Virus or any other illness. The following are best practices for you to follow while at Pine Profiles Inc. or at home.

Best Practices

  • Keep your distance 2 meters minimum
  • Wear a mask
  • Avoid sharing
  • Avoid crowded places, social gatherings etc.
  • Avoid common greetings (Handshakes etc.)
  • Cough or sneeze into the bend of your arm
  • If possible shop during quiet times
  • Avoid touching common surfaces not clean
  • Avoid touching your face
  • Clean surfaces after you touch them
  • Wash hands often with soap & water
  • Use hand sanitizer often
  • Wash clothing often

While at Work

  • Keep your distance 2 meters minimum
  • Wear a mask
  • Avoid sharing
  • Avoid touching your face
  • Cough or sneeze into the bend of your arm
  • Cessation of any gathering
  • Eat lunch etc. in your car
  • Smoke in your car
  • Clean toilets after you use them
  • Wash hands often with soap & water 20 seconds
  • Use hand sanitizer often
  • Wash work clothing often after work
  • Make suggestions to your Supervisor
  • Report concerns to your Supervisor
  • Report illness to your Supervisor

ABOUT US

Pine Profiles Inc. is a specialty wood products manufacturing company located in the beautiful Creston Valley of British Columbia, Canada.We strive to make Pine Profiles a preferred employer by retaining the best industrial talent.

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Plant: (250) 428-0178
Retail: (250) 866-0080
(250) 428-0174
Plant: 515 Davis Drive, Creston, BC, Canada, V0B 1G0
Retail: 709 Hurry Rd, Creston, BC, Canada, V0B 1G2

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