HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY
The management of KG Services is committed to the health and safety of every employee, client, and community. Our philosophy is that the well-being of our company depends on the health and safety of our workforce, clients, and neighbours.
We are committed to ensuring that the health and safety of our workforce will always be maintained, which in turn will enable us to maintain our quality and production at the highest levels.
To achieve this goal, we shall endeavour to develop, implement, and evaluate our health and safety program to be as effective as possible.
At all times, employees must adhere to the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations made under that Act.
KG Services is committed to providing the safest, healthiest workplace possible by requiring that all employees receive ongoing training in health and safety, maintaining communication between management and staff, and leading through actions rather than words.
A healthy and safe workplace is everyone’s responsibility, from the president to newly hired employees.
Your assistance and support are a requirement to protect the health and safety of our workforce, our clients, and our company.
STAFF TRAINING
At KG Services our comprehensive health, safety and environmental programs are focused on addressing the unique hazards typically associated with our types of projects. The strength and wellbeing of the firm are directly reliant upon the health and safety of our workforce. KG Services actively supports and participates in industry and government safety initiatives. The safety of our employees, our customers and our neighbours is not only one of KG Service’s highest priorities but is a core value of this organization.
Supervisors and employees are trained with current waste regulations (O. Reg. 347 and 558) as per MECP. We also stay on top of current changes and edits to the new Ontario excess soil regulations (O.Reg. 406/19) Also, we exceed with our high level of standards for safety training not only what the MOL requires but way above and beyond. Our staff have training for: Heavy and Compact Equipment Operation, Fall Arrest, MSDS, Chemical Safety, Forklift, Skid Steer, Scissor Lift, Excavator Safe Operator Certification, Backhoe/Loader Safe Operator Certification, Mobile Equipment Safe Operator Certification, Concrete Cutting Tools Safe Operator Certification, Electrical Tools Safe Operator Certification, WHMIS Awareness, Traffic Control Awareness-BOOK 7, Asbestos Awareness, Supervisor Training, Scaffold Safety, Working at Heights and First Aid Training. Also, our tank removals team trained and licensed by the TSSA and liquid fuel handling codes.
CORPORATE ACCREDIATIONS AND LICENSING
At KG Services we are licensed by the MECP as a hazardous (haz) and non-hazardous (non-haz) impacted soils and water agent who can handle, haul and dispose such materials. We hold multiple Environmental Compliance Approval’s (ECA’s) with The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) to ensure we can provide the highest standards of safety and environmental compliance.
KG Services is fully licensed, insured, bonded and accredited for all the types of work we are engaged in. We also ensure the proper protocols, licensing, permitting, planning and debriefing/reporting are followed. This is to ensure the complete satisfaction of all stake holders, parties, authorities and governing bodies involved are fully satisfied. Proper chain of custody of all documents is strictly followed for the projects we manage.
We hold current and valid licensing and certifications with MECP, MOL, TSSA, OSHA and the MTO
We ensure we have the required permits and licensing for all federal, provincial and municipal authorities to handle each project with the upmost professionalism to ensure maximum quality and safety guidelines are followed from start to finish of each and every project we take on. This in turn avoids costly delays and issues once the project has started, ensuring schedules are kept without unnecessary delays that can be avoided with proper planning and risk mitigation.
