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  • The Team Build volunteer registration process takes approximately 30 minutes to complete – including 2 videos and a short multiple-choice health & safety quiz.
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  • SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT (SHE) TRAINING

    Policy Number: 200
    Policy Group: Health & Safety
    Date Approved: February 2019
    Next Review Date: February 2020


    INTENT
    The intent of this policy is to define the formal health and safety training required by all HFHS/L stakeholders.


    POLICY
    HFHS/L will implement a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) management program at the most effective level possible ensuring that:

    • At minimum, registration with the provincial Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) and Workers Compensation Board (WCB) employee insurance system is maintained and that the affiliate is in compliance with all requirements as stated within the legislation
    • HFHS/L develop, maintain and administer a SHE training program which is mandatory for all staff and volunteers. HFHS/L will maintain all SHE Training Certification records. Annual re-certification will be mandatory.
    • The safety and health of our workforce is maintained at all times through full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act for the Province of Ontario
    • The safest possible work environment is maintained by requiring that all workplace SHE hazards are identified and controlled, that employees and volunteers receive ongoing training in safety and health, by maintaining communications between management and the workforce and by leading by example through action. Each worker shares an obligation to report accidents, SHE hazards or possible contravention of safety rules to the immediate supervisor
    • Supervisors ensure that safe and healthy work conditions are maintained in their assigned work areas at all times, and
    • That workers and volunteers work safely and responsibly following HFHS/L’s Safe Work Practices and Procedures and in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations of the Province of Ontario


    RESPONSIBILITY
    Oversight of this policy rests with each and every HFHS/L stakeholder from the President of the Board of Directors to the newest volunteer.


    RATIONALE
    The management and Board of Directors of HFHS/L is vitally interested in the safety and health of all employees volunteers and sub-contractors involved with HFHS/L. It is our philosophy that the wellbeing of our affiliate depends upon the safety and health of our workforce and the protection of our environment.


    • Please read the following carefully. Failure to follow these safety guidelines puts you and others at risk.

      • SAFETY is everybody’s concern. Always follow safe work practices.

      • First Aid treatment is to be obtained promptly for any injury.

      • All incidents that result in damage or injury, unsafe acts and conditions including “near miss” incidents are to be reported to the Construction Supervisor.

      • All work shall be carried out in accordance with the appropriate safe work practices and the Supervisor’s direction.

      • CAUTION is the rule. NEVER put yourself or others at risk. THINK before performing a task. Ask a crew leader or Construction Supervisor for help if you’re unsure.

      • Note the location of the FIRST AID KIT and understand how to get EMERGENCY help.

      • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) is required. PROTECT your head, eyes, hands & feet, as appropriate.

      • CSA approved footwear, protective eyewear, and long pants must be worn on site.

      • HARD HATS must be worn at all times.

      • FALL PROTECTION must be used when working over 3 meters above a secure work surface.

      • Understand the proper use of POWER TOOLS. ASK if you are unsure. DO NOT use them unless you know how, and only use them for what they are designed to do. DO NOT remove safety guards.

      • ENSURE that all tools are clean and in proper working order before using. REPORT any tool defects to the Construction Supervisor immediately.

      • INSPECT ladders and scaffolding before using; they must be used safely and with proper precautions.

      • Help keep our site CLEAN and HAZARD FREE. Ensure materials, rubbish and scrap is cleaned up daily.

      • Direction on SAFETY from crew leader or Construction Supervisor must be followed. All Provincial safety rules must be followed. Refer to Ontario OH&S Act & Regulations Green Book.

      • Fighting, horseplay, theft, vandalism, or any misuse of Habitat property is prohibited.

      • Leave all valuables at home. Habitat For Humanity Sarnia/Lambton will not be responsible for lost of stolen property.

      • SMOKING, alcohol, cannabis, and/or illegal drugs are PROHIBITED on the job site.

      • Youth under 16 years’ of age are NOT permitted on site.



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  • Health & Safety Quiz

    As part of our health and safety program, Habitat for Humanity requires all volunteers to complete a health and safety quiz.
  • THIS RELEASE WAIVER AND INDEMNITY (the “Release”) is in favor of Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton, an Ontario non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity Canada, a federal non-profit corporation, and Habitat for Humanity International Inc., a non-profit corporation (collectively “Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton”) and all of their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members, agents and donors; all title house donors, all sponsors, all media partners, all contributors of services, food, beverages, shelter and transportation, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; all registered owners of properties at which salvage operations are conducted and their directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents where such registered owner is a corporate entity; any owner/operator of any trade show or public event at which Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton may be participating and the owner/operator’s directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; and all partner families.

    I wish to participate in any of Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton’s programs/activities located at any of its affiliate offices, ReStore(s), warehouse, salvage locations, home-build sites or at the location of any trade show or public event in which Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton is participating. I understand that such activities may include lifting, climbing, use of tools and other physical activities. I testify that I have read, completed, viewed and understand all build-site health & safety information required of me as part of the on-line application process.

    In consideration of my desiring to participate in Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton’s program activities:

    1. WAIVER AND RELEASE: I, my heirs, executors, estate trustees with or without a Will, administrators, successors and assigns do hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members, agents and donors; all title house donors, all sponsors, all media partners, all contributors of services, food, beverages, shelter and transportation, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; all registered owners of properties at which salvage operations are conducted and their directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents, where such registered owner is a corporate entity; any owner/operator of any trade show or public event at which Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton may be participating and the owner/operator’s directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; and all partner families, from any claims, demands, damages both direct and indirect, costs, expenses, actions and causes of actions, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, howsoever caused arising or to arise by reason of my participation in or attendance at any of Habitat Sarnia/Lambton’s office, ReStore, warehouse, salvage or build locations or at a location of any trade show or public event at which Habitat Sarnia/Lambton is participating.

    2. MEDICAL TREATMENT: I, my heirs, executors, estate trustees with or without a Will, administrators, successors and assigns do hereby release, waive and forever discharge Habitat Sarnia/Lambton and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members, agents; all title house donors, all sponsors, all media partners, all contributors of services, food, beverages, shelter and transportation, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; all registered owners of properties at which salvage operations are conducted and their directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents where such registered owner is a corporate entity; any owner/operator of any trade show or public event at which Habitat Sarnia/Lambton may be participating and its directors, officers, employees, contractors, members and agents; and all partner families from any claim, demands, damages both direct and indirect, costs, expenses, actions and causes of actions, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property, howsoever caused arising or to arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or other medical service rendered in connection with my participation in or attendance at any of Habitat Sarnia/Lambton’s office, ReStore, warehouse, salvage or build locations or at a location of any trade show or public event at which Habitat Sarnia/Lambton is participating. I understand that I am responsible for securing all appropriate medical insurance coverage. I acknowledge and accept that any such medical services as may be available may be performed by volunteers or outside agencies and that Habitat Sarnia/Lambton has no control or responsibility for the quality of any medical attention that may be provided.

    3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand that volunteer work may include activities that may be hazardous and that certain Habitat Sarnia/Lambton’s goods and equipment may be donated to Habitat Sarnia/Lambton and beyond the control of Habitat Sarnia/Lambton. As such, Habitat Sarnia/Lambton cannot and will not assume any liability for the condition of such goods and equipment or of the nature of the activity.

    I understand that Habitat Sarnia/Lambton retains the right to limit or prohibit, at its sole discretion, my participation in any activities of Habitat Sarnia/Lambton if Habitat Sarnia/Lambton, at its sole discretion, does so determine that such participation will not be in the best interests of either it or me. I understand that I will be responsible for the payment of any expenses incurred as a result of application of this section.

    4. PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASES: I do hereby grant and convey to Habitat Sarnia/Lambton all rights, title and interest in any and all photographic images, whether electronic or otherwise, and in any video or audio recordings made by Habitat Sarnia/Lambton or its media partners, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographic images . I further understand that Habitat Sarnia/Lambton may use, or authorize use of such images and recordings for broadcasting and in fundraising and other corporate materials and I consent to such use without any royalty or payment to me.

    5. OTHER: I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the Province of Ontario, and that this Release shall be governed by and be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such a clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release that shall continue to be enforceable.

    6. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SARNIA/LAMBTON’S PRIVACY OF INFORMATION STATEMENT: We do not sell, trade, rent or in any way distribute your personal information. We use your information to keep you periodically informed of our activities including programs, funding needs, special events, and opportunities to volunteer or to donate. If you do not wish us to contact you, please notify us by email at akirkland@habitatsarnia.org; by telephone, or by mail, with your full name and address. We will remove your name from our confidential list within 30 days of receipt. Otherwise by signing this Release you are consenting to the use of your personal information for the above-noted purposes. Our Privacy Policy can be viewed at 1787 London Line, Sarnia, ON.
  • VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT
    [Extension to Volunteer Management Policy # 302: VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT]

    Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton (HFHS/L) believes in treating everyone fairly and equitably. We expect our volunteers to value, respect and interact positively will all other Habitat stakeholders. Our goal is to work together to achieve Habitat’s mission by creating a volunteer environment that supports and celebrates the diversity of people and their ideas. We understand and recognize that people work best when they know what is expected of them. For this reason, this Volunteer Code of Conduct has been designed to very clearly articulate Habitat Sarnia/Lambton’s expectations of all of its volunteer stakeholders.
    As a Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton Volunteer member, I will:

    Safety
    • participate in all mandatory safety training programs
    • put safety first in all our activities at all times promote and demonstrate safe and healthy work practices
    • follow and implement all procedures to the best of our ability at all times
    • respect and use all equipment in the way in which it was intended
    • report all injuries, illnesses, accidents, and near misses immediately to the appropriate people
    • recognize that training is fundamental to our safety wear all mandatory personal safety equipment, as needed recognize that smoking in HFH Sarnia/Lambton’s buildings and on build sites is strictly prohibited

    Confidentiality
    • (where my position is such that I have access to such information) pledge to keep private information on employees, fellow volunteers, and partner families confidential
    • promise not to disclose affiliate issues, operations, or information on organizations with whom we are associated
    • understand that the removal of confidential records from the affiliate, without permission, is considered theft

    Communication
    • acknowledge that speaking with any form of the media regarding Habitat Sarnia/Lambton or its programs, without permission, is prohibited
    • respect comments and feedback that are constructive and beneficial to job improvement as well as customer, donor, and sponsor satisfaction
    • implement effective listening skills
    • believe and practice productive, positive, respectful, two-way communication
    • accept and respect the supervisor’s instructions and work practices

    Commitment
    • believe in carrying out the affiliate’s mission
    • guard against over-commitment resulting in burn out

    Support
    • help others
    • share the workload and provide encouragement to fellow volunteers

    Teamwork
    • rely on fellow volunteers for help
    • work together to achieve HFH Sarnia Lambton’s goals recognize and accept each other’s skills and abilities
    • encourage and support fellow volunteers and co-workers
    • not judge others
    • realize fighting or threatening violence in the workplace is strictly prohibited

    Diversity and Equity
    • respect others despite race, religion, colour, age, gender, or creed
    • encourage others to learn, grow, and achieve
    • use appropriate language that will not offend others
    • not bully, victimize, or use demeaning humour or sexist comments

    Trust
    • recognize theft or inappropriate removal of Habitat’s property is unlawful and grounds for immediate dismissal
    • recognize the critical importance of maintaining a sober and drug-free working environment
    • recognize submitting any contact information that is fraudulent is a crime and grounds for immediate dismissal
    • understand volunteering and/or working under the (immediate or lingering) influence of alcohol, cannabis, and/or illegal drugs, or the possession of these items (excepting those which have been medically prescribed) while on the premises or build sites of Habitat are grounds for immediate dismissal
    • understand the possession of dangerous or unauthorized materials, such as explosives or firearms, is strictly prohibited in HFH Sarnia/Lambton’s buildings and on build sites and grounds for immediate dismissal

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