Safety Values
At DC Industries, safety is fundamental to everything we do. It is not just a policy, it’s a mindset. Shaping our decisions, actions, and workplace culture. Every employee shares a personal responsibility to maintain a safe environment, recognizing that our collective commitment directly impacts the well-being of ourselves and our co-workers.
We are dedicated to eliminating conditions that lead to personal injury or occupational illness. We believe that all injuries and occupational illnesses are preventable, and that a workplace with zero incidents is not only possible, it is our standard.
Safety Principles
- Making safety-driven decisions and encouraging behaviors that protect everyone from harm.
- Using formal problem-solving methods to identify, reduce, and eliminate risk.
- Continuous improvement of safety practices and performance.
- Staying attentive, alert, and aware of our surroundings at all times.
- Promoting open communication, responsibility, and proactive action at every level.
Through these values and principles, we maintain a strong culture of safety, continue to uphold our record of zero workplace injuries and prevent illnesses. Safety is not just how we work, it’s who we are.
Safety Expectations
- Hazardous Energy Control/ Lockout: We follow established energy control and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when performing servicing and maintenance on equipment or systems. This ensures that hazardous energy sources are properly isolated to prevent accidental startup or release of stored energy.
- Machine Safeguarding & Operation: We ensure that all machine safeguards are in place and function properly, they are consistently used during equipment operation, and that all related safety procedures are strictly followed.
- Work Permits & Specialized Safety Procedures: We obtain properly authorized work permits when required and strictly follow all specialized safety procedures for high-risk activities such as hot work, confined space entry, work on energized electrical equipment, elevated work, and similar tasks. Only trained and authorized personnel are permitted to perform these activities.
- Personal Protective Equipment: We comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements specific to our job tasks and work areas. Standard PPE issued to all technicians including: hard hat, certified safety boots, reflective safety vest, safety glasses, class (00) linemen gloves, and hearing protection.
- Safe Driving: We minimize distractions while driving on company business by using only hands-free communication systems. Seat belts are always worn by the driver and all occupants. We never operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or any other substance.
- Incident & Event Reporting: We report all unsafe conditions, as well as any injuries or illnesses (no matter how minor). To ensure proper medical evaluation and to support continuous improvement of our safety processes.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. By following these expectations, we protect ourselves, our coworkers, and the success of our operations.
Zero Tolerance Polices
- Safety Devices & Machine Guards: Safety devices and guards installed to ensure safe machine operation must never be removed, bypassed, or tampered with.
- Lockout/ Tagout: LOTO must be always followed when servicing or maintaining equipment to prevent unexpected energization or release of hazardous energy.
- Electrical Work/ Arc Flash Protection: When performing electrical work or when there is potential for arc flash, appropriate PPE must be worn in accordance with applicable safety standards.
- Fall Protection: Fall-arrest systems are required when working at unprotected heights of 6 feet (1.82 meters) or more.
- Permit-Required Confined Spaces: No one may enter a permit-required confined space without an approved entry permit and adherence to all confined space entry procedures.
- Seat Belts & Restraints: All operators and passengers of powered industrial trucks and equipment must use seat belts and restraints whenever they are available.
Our Commitment to Safety
At DC Industries, our core values are built on the belief that our people are our most valued resource. As such, working safely is a condition of employment and a shared responsibility across all levels of the organization.
DC Industries maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for violations of life-saving safety rules. Any employee who violates these rules will be subject to termination. Additionally, violations of other core safety expectations or safety requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
We are committed to maintaining a culture where safety concerns can be raised without fear. Retaliation against any employee who, in good faith, reports a safety concern or violation is strictly prohibited.
This commitment reflects our responsibility to each other, our company, our customers, and all stakeholders. Safety is not optional; it is who we are.
Certifications & Trainings
OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certification
The OSHA 10 Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training Program is intended to provide an entry level construction worker’s general awareness on recognizing and preventing hazards on a construction site.
W.H.M.I.S. Certified
WHMIS is a short form for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It is a comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials used in Canadian workplaces. Information is provided by means of product labels, material safety data sheets (MSDS) and worker education programs.
Fall Arrest Protection Certified
Fall protection training is an important part of a worker’s overall safety training. Identifying fall hazards and deciding how best to protect workers is the first step in reducing or eliminating fall hazards. Occupational fatalities caused by falls remain a serious public health problem.
Fire Extinguisher Certified
Fire Extinguisher trained employees have been trained through all aspects of Fire Extinguishers, from the types of fires to the classes of Fire Extinguishers. Technicians know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher and understand what types of extinguishers can be used on what types of fires, as well as maintenance and fire safety.
Ontario Ministry of Labour – Worker Health and Safety Awareness
It focuses on the health and safety rights and responsibilities of workers, supervisors and employers. It also serves as a general introduction to workplace health and safety. A mandatory requirement of the from the Ontario government.