Third Party
Contractor
Employee
Handbook
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK
1. RULES ........................................................................................................................... 4
ARCELORMITTAL DOFASCO MAJOR SAFETY RULES ..................................................................... 4
CORPORATE JOB SAFE PRACTICE RULES ....................................................................................... 4
2. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARDS ...................................................... 6
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS ............................................................................................................ 6
Handling Compressed Gas Cylinders ............................................................................................ 6
Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders .......................................................................................... 7
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY ....................................................................................................................... 7
CRANES AND RIGGING ............................................................................................................................ 7
Suspended Loads on Forklifts ........................................................................................................ 8
DESIGNATED SUBSTANCES ................................................................................................................... 8
Asbestos ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Benzene .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Coke Oven Emissions .................................................................................................................... 9
Lead ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Silica ............................................................................................................................................... 9
ELEVATORS ............................................................................................................................................. 10
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Unaccompanied Access to Electrical Areas by Non-Electrical Personnel ................................... 10
Isolation and Energization of Electrical Equipment by Non-Electrical Personnel ........................ 10
Electrical Commissioning Safety .................................................................................................. 11
Working on or Near Live Electrical Equipment ............................................................................. 11
Hand-Held Electrical Multimeters and Voltage Testers ................................................................ 11
Grounding of Hand Held Tools ..................................................................................................... 11
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) ........................................................................................ 12
Approach Boundaries ................................................................................................................... 12
Shock Protection Boundary .......................................................................................................... 12
Arc Flash Approach Boundary ...................................................................................................... 12
EMBEDDED SERVICE LOCATE REQUEST (ESLR) PROCESS ............................................................ 12
EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWERS ............................................................................ 14
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE ....................................................................................................................... 14
MERP ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Evacuation / Assembly Areas ....................................................................................................... 14
Emergency Reporting Procedures ............................................................................................... 15
Fire or Smoke ............................................................................................................................... 15
Property Damage .......................................................................................................................... 15
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ..................................................................................................................... 15
Qualification of Third Party Personnel .......................................................................................... 15
Reporting Environmental Incidents ............................................................................................... 16
Controlling Air Emissions .............................................................................................................. 16
Recycled Materials ....................................................................................................................... 16
Spill Control and Response .......................................................................................................... 17
Waste Management ...................................................................................................................... 17
EXCAVATIONS AND TRENCHING ......................................................................................................... 18
FALL PREVENTION ................................................................................................................................. 18
Guardrails ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Fall Protection Equipment ............................................................................................................ 19
Fixed Supports (Engineered Permanent Anchor Points) ............................................................. 20
Temporary Non-Certified Anchor Points ....................................................................................... 20
Work on Flat Roofs ....................................................................................................................... 20
Rescue / Emergency Plans .......................................................................................................... 20
Controlled Access Plans .................................................................................................................21
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION ................................................................................................. 21
FITNESS TO WORK ................................................................................................................................. 22
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ................................................................................. 22
FLEXIBLE HOSE ASSEMBLIES .............................................................................................................. 22
HOT WORK
Hot Work Permit ........................................................................................................................... 23
Responsibilities for Third Parties Performing Hot Work ............................................................... 23
Fire Watch .................................................................................................................................... 24
HOUSEKEEPING ...................................................................................................................................... 24
ISOLATIONS – CONTROL OF HAZAROUS ENERGY – EQUIPMENT AND /OR WORK AREA ......... 25
Isolations ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Legal Requirement ........................................................................................................................ 25
Responsibilities for Isolation Activities ........................................................................................... 25
Locking Out ................................................................................................................................... 26
ISOLATIONS – BARRIERSAND BARRIER TAPE ................................................................................... 26
LADDERS ................................................................................................................................................. 29
MACHINE GUARDING ............................................................................................................................. 29
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MOTOR VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Motor Vehicles .............................................................................................................................. 29
Dry Vacuuming (Truck) ................................................................................................................. 32
Wet Vacuuming (Truck) ................................................................................................................ 32
Heavy Equipment / Mobile Equipment / Crane(s) and Certification ............................................. 32
Mobile Cranes ............................................................................................................................... 32
Aerial Work Platforms ................................................................................................................... 33
NO SMOKING POLICY ............................................................................................................................. 34
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................ 34
General Requirements ................................................................................................................. 34
Respiratory Protection .................................................................................................................. 34
Personal Gas Monitoring ................................................................................................................35
PHYSICAL HAZARDS .............................................................................................................................. 35
Noise ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Heat Stress ................................................................................................................................... 36
Lasers ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Ionizing Radiation ......................................................................................................................... 36
PURGING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................................ 36
RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES ............................................................................................................... 36
SCAFFOLDS ............................................................................................................................................. 37
Scaffold Design and Erection ....................................................................................................... 37
Use of Scaffolds ............................................................................................................................ 38
Scaffold Tags ................................................................................................................................ 38
SECURITY AND GATE ACCESS ............................................................................................................. 39
Use of ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. Facilities ...................................................................................39
Traffic and Parking Regulations ................................................................................................... 39
WELDING, CUTTING AND BURNING ..................................................................................................... 40
Fire Watch .................................................................................................................................... 41
WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) ......................................................... 41
WORKPLACE INSPECTION AND AUDITING ......................................................................................... 42
REVISION HISTORY.................................................................................................................................. 42
APPENDIX:
Third Party Contractor Employee Compliance Agreement ..................................... Form
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THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK REQUIREMENTS
The following Health, Safety and Environment Program Rules and Standards must be followed by all Third Party
Contractor Employees while on ArcelorMittal Dofasco Property. These rules and standards should be reviewed by
all third party employees and referred to as required.
1. RULES
ARCELORMITTAL DOFASCO “MAJOR SAFETY RULES”
ArcelorMittal Dofasco has identified four (4) very specific existing rules that are critical elements of each work
activity.
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You must lock out, when required.
You must not disable safety devices.
You must follow the confined space entry procedure before entering a confined space.
You must use fall protection, when it is required.
CORPORATE JOB SAFE PRACTICE RULES
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All accidents, with or without injury, must be immediately reported to your supervision.
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Keep to designated walkways.
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Yield the right of way to vehicular and equipment traffic, unless there is a designated stop.
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Never operate any equipment or vehicles unless you have received authorization from your supervisor.
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Report any defective equipment, unsafe practices, or hazardous conditions immediately to your supervisor. If
hazards are not addressed by third party supervision report the practices or conditions to an ArcelorMittal
Dofasco representative.
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Use pedestrian doors, where provided. When the transporting or movement of materials or equipment makes it
necessary for people to travel through a truck door, the door must be stopped and in its fully opened position.
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Obey all regulatory signs, and signals or instructions from Safety/Fire Watch, Security guards and Railroad
personnel.
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Hold onto handrails when ascending or descending stairs.
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Do not crawl under, or climb over, railroad or other railed equipment while equipment is standing or moving.
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Pedestrians crossing tracks should cross at designated or recognized crossings, and cross at a minimum of
three (3) meters or ten (10) feet from the ends of stationary cars or engine. Do not walk between short
openings between standing cars. Pedestrians should not walk on or along rail tracks.
 Do not pile material or park any vehicle within three (3) meters or ten (10) feet of any railroad tracks.
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Railroad supervision must be consulted at the work site prior to performing any work within three (3) meters or
ten (10) feet of any railroad tracks. Tracks must be locked out if work is to be performed within 3 meters of any
railroad tracks. The only exception is work that will involve intermittent, short duration vehicle or equipment
movements within 3 meters of any railroad tracks. For this exception, at the discretion of Railroad supervision, a
safety person may be utilized rather than a track lockout. Railroad supervision must be notified upon completion
of work.
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Vehicles and equipment must cross only at designated roadway rail crossings. Railroad supervision must be
consulted at the work site prior to vehicles or equipment crossing railroad tracks at other than designated
roadway rail crossings.
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Passengers not on company business are not permitted in trucks or vehicles.
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Personal cell phones and other electronic devices equipped with cameras are permitted on Company
property; however, they are not to be used for copying or recording any Company information or photos
without authorization from asset management, project manager or OSCC,.
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2. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM STANDARDS
COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
Acetylene is not permitted except for specialty applications where alternate gases are not suitable.
Exceptions must be approved by the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager.
Handling Compressed Gas Cylinders
Third party employees will be expected to comply with these requirements:
 Before transportation in any vehicle, all cylinders must be secured in the upright position with protective caps in
place.
 Propane cylinders only may be stored and transported on their side provided they are in special racks designed
for that application.
 Before hoisting any cylinder, it must be secured in a proper buggy or container and protective caps in place.
 Chains, slings, or magnets are not to be used for lifting any cylinder.
 Except if secured in a proper buggy, regulators are to be removed and protective caps in place before any
cylinder may be moved.
 Avoid dropping, dragging, or sliding cylinders as damage may result.
 When in use, cylinders must be in a proper buggy or secured to a firm support.
 Never strike an electric arc on a cylinder.
 Before connecting regulators to natural gas station outlets MAPP gas, or Fuel Gas 2 cylinders make certain the
fibre washers are in place on inlet gland.
 The cylinder valve should always be opened slowly. Do not stand directly in front of a cylinder valve outlet.
 Always check carefully for and eliminate any gas leaks at cylinder valves, regulators, and torch connections.
Use Snoop, never use an open flame.
 A leaking cylinder must be taken outdoors well away from any possible source of ignition if the leak cannot be
stopped. Rope off the area and post “No Smoking” signs. Allow the cylinder to bleed off into the atmosphere.
When completely empty, tag the cylinder describing the defect and return the cylinder to the supplier.
 After handling a leaking oxygen or fuel gas cylinder, be sure to allow your clothing to dry out for at least one
hour before you go near any source of ignition including lighting a cigarette.
 In the event of a small flame on a cylinder valve or regulator:
a) shut off the cylinder valve
b) if the flame goes out, investigate to determine the cause of the flame
c) if the flame does not go out, extinguish the flame and follow leaking cylinder procedure.
 In the event of any involved fire around the base or top of the cylinder:
a) call the Fire Department at Ext. 3333
b) clear the area of all personnel
c) do NOT attempt to extinguish the flame
d) keep all adjacent cylinders cool by hosing with water
e) do not attempt to remove non-flaming cylinders immediately adjacent to the fire.
 Do not attempt to make repairs or alter cylinders or valves.
 Before loosening any connection, always close the cylinder valve and bleed the line pressure into an open area.
 Empty gas cylinders are to be removed daily from the job site.
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Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Keep cylinders well away from open flames and excessive heat of all kinds.
 Cylinders must be stored in an area posted with “No Smoking” signs.
 Cylinders must be stored in the upright position with the valve caps securely in place
 Full and empty compressed gas cylinders must be stored separately.
 Fuel gas and oxygen cylinders must be stored separately. Separation may be a ¼” thick plate at least 6 feet
tall, or separation by at least 20 feet (6 meters).
 Store only the quantity that is necessary for the work. Avoid excessive storage.
 Outdoor storage is required for flammable gases which are heavier than air (meet Ontario Fire Code for cylinder
storage).
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, all Confined Space Entry's are conducted according to Ontario's Regulation for Industrial
Regulations (Reg. 851, R.R.O. 1990 - Sections 119.1 to 119.20). Confined Space Entry Awareness training is
mandatory for all entrants and proof of training may be requested by an ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / On
Site Contracting Coordinator at any time.
Atmospheric Testing
Atmospheric testing must only be performed by certified ArcelorMittal Dofasco Atmospheric Testers.
Confined Space Rescues
All confined space rescues must ONLY be performed by ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Fire Department, without
exception.
Additional information and documentation will be provided as required at the Confined Space Entry Procedure
Meeting and the Safe Work Permit Meeting; both of which require mandatory attendance and are required prior to
any work being conducted.
If any persons involved in a confined space entry have concerns or are uncertain about what steps to take, they
must seek advice from their own supervisor and/or ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / On Site Contracting
Coordinator before any entry is made.
CRANES AND RIGGING
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Lifting devices must be removed from the hook before attaching a lifting chain, wire rope, or sling.
Inspect all lifting chains, wire ropes and slings for defects before use. If a defect is found, remove the unit from
service.
Make sure all lifting chains, wire ropes or slings are clear and remain clear of any obstructions before signaling
the crane operator to move the load.
Never turn your back on any lift. Watch the lift until it is out of your immediate area.
After signalling the crane operator to move the load, do not make any last second adjustments to the lifting
chain, wire rope or slings. Stop all motion and make the necessary arrangements.
Do not put your hand inside the loop of any lifting wire rope or sling.
If lifting slings must be joined to increase their length, use appropriate shackles. Do not tie or loop lifting slings
together to increase their length.
Protect lifting chains, wire ropes and slings from damage by contact with sharp edges on the load.
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Center the lifting chains, wire ropes or slings in the bowl of the hook, not the point. The lifting ring or loop of the
sling must be large enough to pass over the point of the hook to rest in the bowl.
Use a control rope (tag line) on any load which may swing or rotate due to its design or rigging configuration.
Lifting devices are not to be attached to building structures without ArcelorMittal Dofasco EMT approval.
Never walk or stand under a suspended load.
Temporary lifting lugs must be designed in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for
Construction Projects and removed at the completion of the job.
Permanent lifting lugs must be approved by the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Lifting and Structures Committee prior to
installation and use.
If Third Party employees (contractors) are required to use ArcelorMittal Dofasco equipment, the third party employer
is responsible to ensure their employees are trained and competent in the use of that equipment and have
completed the required medical screening. Medical screening consists of a review of employee's medical history,
audio tests, and vision tests.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco's responsibility is to validate the third party employee's competency by requesting proof (e.g.
documentation, certification, tickets). Then an "Unfamiliar Equipment Induction" must be completed with the third
party employee prior to operating ArcelorMittal Dofasco equipment, using the appropriate "Unfamiliar
Induction" form.
Suspended Loads on Fork Lifts
 Approved forklift attachments must be used to lift or transport a suspended load with a forklift.
 Never suspend a load from a sling hung directly on the tractor fork.
 Never leave a load suspended on an unattended tractor. Operator must remain at the controls.
 Be aware that use of a telescopic fork attachment decreases load capacity as the boom is extended.
DESIGNATED SUBSTANCES
Third party employers working in areas where designated substances are present will be informed and provided
with specific details and procedures as part of the Safe Work Permit meeting prior to commencement of work.
Should direct involvement with these substances be part of the job scope, this will be specified in the bid package.
Third party employers are responsible to ensure that adequate practices are followed for any work with designated
substances (and all hazardous substances). If a significant (see wording in Ontario Reg. 490/09) amount of work
involving a designated substance is to be performed, a formal "control program" as per Regulation 490 (Designated
Substances) must be in effect.
Asbestos
At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, asbestos is primarily found in the following locations:
Piping and Boilers
 Pipes in high temperature environments installed prior to the late 1970’s may be wrapped with insulation
containing asbestos (approximately two (2) to four (4) inches thick) or wrapped with asbestos tape or paper.
Elbows and T-joints are sometimes insulated with cements containing asbestos.
 Steam or hot water pipes installed prior to the mid '70’s may have been insulated with insulation containing
asbestos. Occasionally cold water or other piping was asbestos insulated in older buildings.
 Cement piping was often reinforced with asbestos in the past.
 Gaskets at piping (mainly high heat or corrosive lines) flanges were commonly asbestos containing.
 Boiler insulation.
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Furnaces/Vessels
 Materials containing asbestos can still be found in some high heat applications. In ovens and furnaces and
vessels, it is occasionally the first insulating layer next to the steel liner (only old furnaces we haven’t rebuilt
since the late 1970’s) and used at flanges or joints.
 Coke oven door jams and seals
Laboratories
Frequently used in lab bench tops, fume hoods, and fume hood duct lining.
Building Materials
 Sprayed on fireproofing insulation applied before 1978 may contain asbestos.
 It may be found in cement asbestos boards (transite) used as siding/roofing (pre-1980), flooring materials,
drywall joint filling compounds, shingles, plasters, boiler insulation, and coatings.
 Electrical equipment may be mounted on transite asbestos boards. Older wire wraps.
 Fire doors manufactured prior to mid 1980’s may contain asbestos in the core.
At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, all asbestos-related work must be performed only by specified and approved asbestos
contractors in compliance with Reg. 278/05 – Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair
Operations.
It is the responsibility of third party employers and employees to ensure that if any material is disturbed or will be
disturbed that could contain asbestos, it should not be handled until testing determines if it contains asbestos.
Contact the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator to obtain samples. Analysis can be done by
ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Health and Safety Department.
Benzene
Benzene is a component of light oil, which is recovered at No. 1 and 3 By-Product Plants. It is also present in small
amounts in coal tar which is recovered at all three By-Product plants. Warning signs have been posted at the ByProduct plants where benzene vapour is present.
Coke Oven Emissions
Coke oven emissions are the particulates, gases, and vapours, including condensed vapours, emitted from coke
ovens. The Ontario Ministry of Labour Regulation requires ArcelorMittal Dofasco to take all necessary measures
and procedures by means of engineering controls, work practices, and hygiene practices and facilities to ensure
that employees are not overexposed to coke oven emissions.
Lead
Lead paint was used in many painting applications up until approximately 1980. Lead paint exists in several
locations at ArcelorMittal Dofasco such as structural steel, vessels, tanks, older equipment, buildings, etc. Lead
paint is only a concern when it becomes airborne, so special precautions are necessary if it is being disturbed by
burning, blasting, sanding, scraping, etc. Any time old paint is going to be disturbed samples should be analyzed
for lead content. Analysis of paint samples can be arranged by ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Health and Safety
Department. Work on lead paint should be done in accordance with the Ministry of Labour Draft Guideline “Lead
on Construction Projects”.
Silica
Silica is found in many areas of ArcelorMittal Dofasco including the Ironmaking, Steelmaking, and Masonry
operations. Some insulating and refractory materials (e.g. bricks) and cements contain Free Crystalline Silica
(FCS). It may be also used for sandblasting. Silica presents a hazard only if it has the potential to be inhaled into
the lungs.
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Third party employers who work with crystalline silica products should follow the Ministry of Labour Draft Guideline
“Silica on Construction Projects”.
ELEVATORS
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No smoking in any elevator.
Promptly report any defective condition to ArcelorMittal Dofasco supervision.
Know the safe capacity of the elevator and never overload it.
Block / chock hand trucks or other objects that are likely to shift before moving elevator.
Shut off all motors when equipment is being transported on elevators.
No flammable material is allowed on elevator.
Make sure the gates are fully opened before entering with a tractor. Never contact the gates with the tractor.
Never leave the elevator through the escape hatch. Call for assistance and wait.
Keep elevator doors clear of people and materials.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Third party employees may be involved in situations when they are required to access electrical equipment areas,
or to be involved in electrical activities. The following practices must be adhered to by all third party employees as
well as the applicable laws, regulations and standards in the Province of Ontario.
Electrical tools and equipment used at ArcelorMittal Dofasco must bear markings acceptable to Electrical Safety
Authority as per Ontario Electrical Safety Code 2-024.
Unaccompanied Access to Electrical Equipment Areas by Non-Electrical Personnel
Non- Electrical Third Party Employees are not permitted to access electrical equipment areas unless escorted or
directed by ArcelorMittal Dofasco Electrical Personnel.
Electrical Third Party Employees may be allowed unrestricted access to electrical equipment areas after the Safe
Work Permit meeting process.
The site-specific health and safety information and site visit must detail the hazards of the work area, and any other
pertinent information. In order to work in an electrical equipment area, the third party must be given this information
as part of the Safe Work Permit meeting process.
Electrical equipment areas are defined as:
 Areas containing exposed live electrical equipment above 48V AC or DC (e.g. open buswork, open panels). By
law, access to this equipment must be restricted.
 Areas containing sensitive electrical equipment (e.g. mill master control). Since the consequences of deliberate
or inadvertent tampering are serious, access to this type equipment should be restricted.
 Areas containing high voltage equipment, above 750 volts (e.g. switching stations or 13.8 kV cell in a
substation).
Isolation and Energization of Electrical Equipment by Non-Electrical Personnel
Isolation and energization of electrical equipment is only permitted by electrical personnel and authorized nonelectrical personnel specifically trained for the task.
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Electrical equipment for electrical personnel includes:
 Equipment fed from permanently connected disconnect switches, QMBs, MCCs, starters, operating up to
600Volts
 The connection and disconnection of portable equipment (pumps, man fans, heaters, welders, air conditioners,
eddy current heaters and small cranes, or similar equipment) up to 600 Volts
Electrical equipment for non-electrical personnel includes:
 The connection and disconnection of portable equipment (pumps, man fans, heaters, welders, air conditioners,
eddy current heaters and small cranes, or similar equipment) up to 600 Volts
Electrical Commissioning Safety
Only authorized third party personnel working under the direction of ArcelorMittal Dofasco commissioning manager
are qualified to commission electrical equipment.
Working On or Near Live Electrical Equipment
At ArcelorMittal Dofasco the method for working on any equipment is to isolate and lock out all sources of energy.
However, in certain circumstances it is necessary to test and troubleshoot electrically energized equipment.
The ‘Test Before Touch’ philosophy is followed at ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Circuits must be electrically tested to
verify that each phase conductor or circuit part is de-energized, and must be discharged if necessary, prior to
coming in physical contact with exposed electrical equipment. Arc and Voltage Rated Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the energized state must be worn until de-energization is confirmed.
Hand Held Electrical Multimeters and Voltage Testers
All hand held electrical multimeters and voltage testers, with the exception of live line indicators requiring direct
probe contact with electrical conductors must have an appropriate CAT III or higher rating or other acceptable
labels.
Test leads and probes must also have appropriate CAT III or higher rating. Multimeters or testers must have an
HRC fuse capable of interrupting 10,000 amps or if the meter or tester is not fused, there must be other approved
means within the design to limit current if an internal fault should occur within the meter. Fused leads with an
interrupting rating of 200 kA, blown fuse indication and rejection type fuses are recommended to be used when
meter design and task allow. Probes must have flared safety grips to prevent fingers from slipping off. Meters and
leads must have shrouded jacks.
Live line indicators must be inspected, tested and used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and approved
work procedures. Potential indicators such as hot sticks must be tested at least every 12 months by a recognized
testing laboratory.
Pocket sized light stick voltage detectors are not to be utilized as a primary testing device to ensure equipment is
de-energized or isolated.
Grounding of Hand Held Tools
All tools, which may, in the course of normal operation and conditions, contact live electrical circuits accidentally,
and all tools powered by electricity must be properly grounded.
A double insulated tool will not protect the operator from contact with metal parts of the tool. For example, if a
double insulated drill should be used to drill into a live electrical wire, the chuck will also become electrically live.
The operator will receive a shock if contact with the drill chuck is made.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
All electrical equipment used outdoors or in wet locations will be protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI). The GFCI can be either installed at the receptacle, or portable in-line GFCI device.
Approach Boundaries
Approach boundaries are established to protect people from shock and from arc flash hazards. A particular
concern at ArcelorMittal Dofasco is inadvertent or potential contact with exposed crane rails.
Shock Protection Boundary
Only qualified electrical personnel or person accompanied by qualified electrical personnel may enter inside the
Limited Approach Boundary. Only qualified and suitably equipped electrical personnel may enter inside the
Restricted Approach Boundary. If there is a question regarding an approach boundary, contact the ArcelorMittal
Dofasco Project Coordinator.
Table 1 in CSA Z462 “Approach Boundaries to Energized Electrical Conductors or Circuit Parts for Shock
Protection” should be referred to for further information on shock protection distances.
Arc Flash Approach Boundary
Most electrical equipment will have a label attached indicating the arc flash approach boundary and the hazard risk
category. Where no label has been posted the default flash protection boundary is 4 feet for 50 to 600 Volts, 14
feet for 2,400 Volts and 20 feet for 13,800 Volts. Personnel must not approach energized exposed electrical
equipment within the arc flash boundary without proper PPE.
EMBEDDED SERVICE LOCATE REQUEST (ESLR) PROCESS
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! If embedded services have been identified within the work area, the Third Party
Supervisor is responsible to contact a member of the Embedded Services Locate Group to physically mark the
location of the services, prior to commencement of any work on site.
Failure to do so is considered a major safety infraction. A minimum notice of 24-hours is required.
An ESLR is an application requesting assessment and approval for all jobs that necessitate excavating, digging,
drilling, piling, boring including horizontal boring, saw-cutting, or concrete removal. The process exists to identify the
specific locations of all known, existing embedded services and is intended to eliminate safety hazards and
equipment damage associated with contacting embedded services such as electric cables, gas pipelines,
waterlines, telephone lines etc.
Any service (electrical, gas, water, sewer, etc.) that is installed within a floor, concrete foundation, concrete wall,
concrete ceiling or in the ground is considered to be embedded.
The approved Original ESLR Package includes completed ESLR Form 46 with all pertinent information (CAD plots,
drawings, external locates, work procedures, etc.) attached. It identifies the presence or absence of all known
embedded services but does not guarantee that the area is clear. Diligent observation of the work practices
documented in the Original ESLR Package must be exercised.
ESLR Roles and Responsibilities
If a job requires an ESLR, the parties involved are expected to fulfill their responsibilities as follows:
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ArcelorMittal Dofasco Coordinator is responsible to:
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Review the approved, Original ESLR Package with the Third Party Supervisor involved with the job, at the
Safe Work Permit Meeting:
o Scope of the job,
o Services in the work area,
o Work practices to be followed,
o Field locate requirements;
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Obtain the Third Party Supervisor’s signature on the approved original ESLR Form 46 indicating
acceptance of the Original ESLR Package;
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Issue the approved, Original ESLR Package to the Third Party Supervisor involved with the job.
Third Party Supervisor is responsible to:
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Attend a mandatory Safe Work Permit Meeting to obtain, discuss and sign the approved Original ESLR
Package before starting the job;
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Review the approved, Original ESLR Package with all workers that will be working on the job, prior to
starting the work:
o Scope of the job,
o Services in the work area,
o Work practices to be followed,
o Field locate requirements;
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Ensure the approved Original ESLR Package is available on the job site and contains all acceptance and
approval signatures.
Note: The Original ESLR Package is not to be modified and all pertinent information attached to Form 46
should remain in the same order as when it was issued by the EMT -Embedded Services Locate Group.
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CALL BEFORE YOU DIG! If embedded services have been identified within the work area, the Third Party
Supervisor is responsible to contact a member of the Embedded Services Locate Group to physically mark
the location of the services, prior to commencement of any work on site. Failure to do so is considered a
major safety infraction. A minimum notice of 24-hours is required;
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Follow the work practices outlined on the approved Original ESLR Package;
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Prior to commencement of any work on site, ensure that the approved original ESLR Form 46 has not
expired;
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Discontinue the job and notify the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Coordinator immediately if the scope of work
changes to obtain approvals before proceeding further with any work;
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Discontinue the job and notify the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Coordinator and an EMT - Embedded Services
Locate Group representative immediately if any problems are encountered during the excavation:
o Encounter red concrete
o Saw-cut water disappears
o Strike / damage a service
o Cut a conduit
o Expose an unknown service
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EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWERS
Third party employees should be familiar with the location and operation of any equipment in the area where they
will be working. In remotely located areas, the fountains/showers may be equipped with an audiovisual alarm to
alert other employees when the equipment is being used, especially if only one employee is working in the area.
In situations where the third party brings substances of a toxic or corrosive nature onto ArcelorMittal Dofasco
property, and there is not an appropriate eyewash or safety shower in the vicinity, it is the responsibility of the third
party employer to provide appropriate eyewash or safety shower facilities for the protection of third party
employees.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
M.E.R.P.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s “Major Emergency Response Plan” or MERP is a corporate plan developed to ensure an
immediate, coordinated and effective response to any major emergency which could occur in and around
ArcelorMittal Dofasco property.
Every area throughout ArcelorMittal Dofasco has developed a local MERP plan. The details of these plans are
included in each area’s Site Specific Document and will be distributed and discussed as part of the “Safe Work
Permit Meeting” held prior to any work by third party employees commencing.
Evacuation Assembly Areas
MERP assembly areas are located in each area throughout ArcelorMittal Dofasco and are identified by these
distinctive signs. Your local Assembly Area will be identified on the ‘Site Specific Document” for the area you are
working in and will be discussed as part of the “Safe Work Permit Meeting”.
Emergency Reporting Procedures
In case of an emergency on ArcelorMittal Dofasco property, immediately notify the appropriate ArcelorMittal
Dofasco area:
Medical Services
(905) 548-7200 Ext. 2222
Fire Department
(905) 548-7200 Ext. 3333
Security
(905) 520-7200 Ext. 4444
Health & Safety
(905) 570-7856
Environment
(905) 317-8174
Help Desk (spills)
(905) 548-7200 Ext. 2255
Accidents Involving Serious Injury or Fatality
If there is an injury, arrange transportation to the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Medical Services facility.
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When serious injuries are incurred, emergency communications are required:
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Medical Services (Ambulance) - (905) 548-7200 Ext. 2222
Be prepared to supply your location (Gate # and Door #) and then have a person at this location to meet the
Emergency Response team when they arrive to direct them to the specific location.
In the case of a critical injury or death, secure the scene of the accident and do not disturb unless disturbance is
necessary in order to eliminate danger to other persons. Immediately inform the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project
Manager / Coordinator.
Take all necessary actions to prevent a recurrence of the accident and document the actions taken.
Fire or Smoke
In the event of a fire, use the nearest fire alarm pull station, if available. If the pull station is not available or does
not activate, contact the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Fire Department at (905) 548-7200 Ext. 3333.
Specify your precise location (Gate and Door number) and indicate the nature of the emergency. If applicable, post
someone to greet the Fire Department personnel as they arrive and direct them to the location of the problem.
Evacuate the area immediately according to ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s MERP plan for the local area. Third party
employees should report to their local MERP Assembly or Staging Area.
Third party employees are not required to fight a fire. Employees trained in the use of fire extinguishers may
attempt to fight a fire but only after evacuating people from the area.
Third party employers / supervision must account for all third party personnel at the Assembly Area. Report the
status of third party personnel to the ArcelorMittal Dofasco On-Scene Emergency Site Coordinator. Have all third
party personnel remain at the Assembly area until otherwise instructed.
Property Damage
If property under ArcelorMittal Dofasco control is damaged, notify the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager /
Coordinator (or equivalent) immediately.
Protect against further damage where possible. Keep all non-essential personnel away from the area. Make a full
investigation and provide ArcelorMittal Dofasco with a copy of that investigation report.
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Qualifications of Third Party Personnel
The responsibilities of the Third Party Employer performing work having the potential to cause any significant
environmental impact(s) include:
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Ensuring that any person performing work be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training or
experience and that associated records be retained for review as required.
Ensuring that any person performing work understands the importance of conformity with the Environmental
Policy and procedures and the potential consequences of departure from specified procedures.
Ensure that any person performing work understands the significant environmental aspects and potential
impacts associated with their work.
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Reporting Environmental Incidents
The Third party employer must take immediate action to safely stop the emission or contain the discharge and notify
the ArcelorMittal Dofasco job supervisor of the situation. If in doubt, report the situation to the ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Project Manager / Coordinator anyway. The Project Manager / Coordinator will report the environmental incident
following ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s procedure.
Controlling Air Emissions
Minimizing air emissions from ArcelorMittal Dofasco sources is an environmental priority. Dust, or particulate, from
storage piles and open areas is caused by high winds and vehicle traffic.
Third parties must minimize air emissions by following:
 Loading Practices – Trucks must not be overloaded with material. Overfilling causes spillage from trucks. The
spilled material creates “trackout”. Trackout is carried along the road by the vehicle’s tires. It dries on the road
and when driven over, is crushed, creating dry dust, or air emissions.
 Tarping Loads – All open top trucks must be tarped prior to leaving the loading area, to minimize air emissions.
 Speed Limits – All speed limits must be obeyed. Following posted traffic speed limits minimizes the amount of
dust created on roadways.
 Turn Off Engines – Drivers shall turn off engines while stationary unless the engine is required for a specific
reason (e.g. vacuuming in or pumping off load)
 Sandblasting – To minimize airborne sandblasting particulate, the third party shall use the lowest dust abrasive
available. Where sandblasting of paints may be lead-based, the debris generated during the removal of the
existing paint shall be collected and disposed of properly – the debris cannot be diluted to render it nonhazardous. Blasting materials should be FCS free.
 Construction and Demolition – Trackout from job sites must be controlled and waste / debris from any
demolition must be properly disposed.
Third parties operating on site on a permanent basis (i.e. does not apply to construction activities) that generate air
emissions must include the emissions in ArcelorMittal Dofasco's air emissions inventory
Recycled Materials
The 3R’s (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) Regulations became law in March 1994. The purpose of the 3Rs
Regulations is to reduce the flow of valuable resources going to disposal in Ontario.
Unless the contract specifies other arrangements, the third party employer must use ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s
recycling depots (locations listed below) for:
 Paper, corrugated cardboard, newsprint, glass, steel cans, aluminum cans and various types of plastic:
 Main Office
 Gate 15 – West Perimeter Road close to Door 1029
 Gate 11 – behind the guard station
 Gate 12 – behind #3 Stores
 Gate 19 – Gage property
 Gate 10 – Doors 1004 & 1005
 Gate 8B – Door 226 Cold Roll Product
 D.F. Hassel Centre
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NiCad batteries and light bulbs
 Gate 3 – Door 102 for nickel / cadmium (NiCad) batteries
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#4 Stores for light bulbs (fluorescent, mercury, vapour, metal halide, high pressure sodium, halogen lamps)
– must be brought for disposal in original carton.
Spill Control and Response
The preferred method of controlling spills is to prevent them from happening in the first place.
To prevent spills, a Third Party employer must use the following individually, or in combination:
 Store oils or chemicals on a containment pad, away from sewer grates or where a spill could reach a sewer.
 Inspect the condition of the oil or chemical container, drum, tote, etc. transferring the material to a new
container if necessary.
 Ensure level controls, alarms, and/or standby backup pumps are in working condition.
 The Third Party is responsible for developing and maintaining procedures to prevent spills and instructing
employees in these procedures.
 Prior to the use of any chemical, the MSDS must be consulted.
The Third Party responds to a spill by:
 If possible, stop the spill, taking into account employee safety first.
 Prevent the spill from entering sewers by stopping the flow, dyking, sealing manhole covers and sewer grates
and spreading absorbents.
 Report the spill to the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Coordinator and to the appropriate government authorities
(e.g. Spills Action Centre) immediately.
 In the event of a chemical spill, the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be consulted. Safe handling
procedures, instructions in case of fire, health hazard ratings and summarized spill response procedures are
listed on all MSDS sheets.
 The Third Party is responsible for developing and maintaining procedures to respond to spills and instructing
employees in these procedures. The Third Party should possess, or have access to, an emergency spill kit that
is suitable for the chemicals or materials being handled. The Third Party is responsible for cleaning up spilled
chemicals or materials and related costs.
Waste Management
The Third Party employer shall comply with Ontario Waste Regulation 347 of the Environmental Protection Act.
Unless otherwise specified in writing by the Third Party Employer and ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the Third Party
employer will:
 Restore the job site and any lands affected by it, to a clean condition, free of all waste, debris and hazardous
materials. The third party employer is responsible for removing any refuse, including empty containers (e.g.
drums, cans) left over construction material and packaging.
 All hazardous or toxic materials brought into the plant by the third party will be taken off-site, by the third party.
 No residuals or contaminated water is to be allowed into ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s water treatment plants or
sewer systems. Liquid industrial waste cannot be dumped down a sink or sewer.
 Segregate any waste generated from a job and identify as either subject waste (hazardous or liquid industrial)
or non-hazardous waste.
 Waste containers shall be dated and labeled as to content. The containers shall be in good condition and
impermeable to the waste it is receiving. The lid shall be kept closed unless adding more of the same waste.
 Arrange for disposal of any wastes off-site in accordance with regulations. If waste is deemed to be subject
waste, it must be disposed of within ninety (90) days of the starting date it is generated.
 Prior to shipping wastes off-site, the third party shall ensure that shipping documents, labelling, and placarding
requirements are compliant with legislation.
 Third Party contractors are not authorized to sign manifests or other documentation pertaining to ArcelorMittal
Dofasco’s wastes or secondary materials. The unauthorized use of ArcelorMittal Dofasco's waste generator
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registration numbers by Third Party contractors without expressed written consent and full knowledge of an
official from ArcelorMittal Dofasco's Environment Department is prohibited.
Third Party contractors regularly generating wastes on ArcelorMittal Dofasco property will be required to set up
a Generator Registration Number with the Ministry of the Environment. This registration must be under the
contractor's name with address specific to the site where the wastes are generated on ArcelorMittal Dofasco's
property.
EXCAVATIONS AND TRENCHING
A trench means an excavation where the excavation depth exceeds the excavation width.
A Notice of Project must be filed when a trench into which a person may enter is to be excavated at the project and
the trench is more than 300 metres long or more than 1.2 metres deep and over thirty metres long.
If a Notice of Project does not apply to a project, but the project includes work on a trench into which a person may
enter and the trench is more 1.2 metres deep then the Constructor must notify (in person, by fax or by phone) the
Ministry of Labour before any work on the project begins.
When necessary to work in trenches over 1.2 metres deep, the third party is responsible for the design and
installation of all support systems (shoring) and/or appropriate sloping of the trench walls per soil type requirements.
The third party must also:
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Follow “Embedded Services Locate Request” protocol
Consult the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator or equivalent before entering any trench,
tunnel, or confined space
Ensure that no smoking be permitted in and around manholes, tunnels, trenches, etc.
Protect open excavations by barricades placed at least 6 feet away from the opening, signs and amber lights,
or adequately cover the excavation
Ensure loose dirt from the excavation is piled at least four (4) feet from excavation site to prevent a fall into the
trench.
FALL PREVENTION
Whenever the danger of falling is encountered, steps should be taken to eliminate or engineer out the hazard. Such
steps can apply to new or existing facilities and they can be a change in design, proper housekeeping, erection of a
scaffold, installation of a guardrail, barrier or swing gate, or covering an exposed opening. Refer to the
Infrastructure Health and Safety Association – Basics of Fall Protection (User’s Guide) for industry standards / best
practices.
Guardrails
Guarding must be provided:
 Around the perimeter of an uncovered opening in a floor, roof or other surface to which a person has access;
 At an open side of
 A raised floor, mezzanine, balcony, gallery, landing, platform, walkway, ramp or other surface, or;
 The surface of a bridge;
 A roof while formwork is in place;
 A scaffold platform, or other work platform, runway or ramp.
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A vat, bin or tank top which is less than 107 centimetres (42 inches) above the surrounding floor,
ground, platform, or other surface.
Where there is a risk of falling into operating machinery, hazardous substances, water or other liquids or into
any place or thing that is likely to pose a hazard to anyone
Where any work is performed at the top of a staircase or vertical ladder and a danger of falling exists, a selfclosing swing gate must be installed at the top, and
In a construction project, if the work area is used as a path for wheelbarrow or similar equipment above 1.2
meters (4 ft.)
Guardrail Requirements:
 A guardrail shall consist of a top rail, mid rail and toe-board (to prevent tools or other objects from falling on
a person)
 The guardrail shall have a top rail located not less than 91 centimetres (36 inches) and not more than 107
centimetres (42 inches) above the floor surface, ground or platform on which it is installed
 The guardrail toe-board must be securely fastened to the vertical posts extending from the surface, floor,
ground or platform to a height of not less than 12.5 centimetres (5 inches)
 Swing gates will be self-closing
 Guardrails must only be fabricated by a Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certified welder.
 Guardrails must be designed and fabricated to withstand applied loads.
 Chains or wire ropes are not acceptable substitutes for a guardrail.
 If a guardrail is to be removed and handled by one person, the recommended maximum mass for safe
handling is 40 lbs. (18 kg.)
 Guardrail design should take into consideration the environment (e.g. outdoors, corrosive) in which the
guardrail will be used.
 Permanent guardrails shall be installed whenever possible. Where a permanent guardrail cannot be
installed, a temporary guardrail with a minimum of 107 centimetres (42 inches) above the surface on which
it is installed must be provided to prevent falls to another level.
 Temporary guardrails must be designed to withstand loads as outlined in the Occupational Health and
Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects. Examine the need for fall protection when
installing/removing or repairing a temporary guardrail.
Fall Protection Equipment
In situations where fall prevention can not be applied, an assessment of the risk from falling must take place.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s standard requires that fall protection equipment be worn whenever there is work that
exposes employees to the hazard of falling from one level to another. Fall protection equipment is mandatory at 1.8
meters (6 feet) but may be worn when working less than 1.8 meters (6 feet). Fall protection equipment must also
be worn when working within 1.8 meters (6 feet) from the edge of a fall hazard (Exception: Working off ladders and
working on roofs, refer to Ladders and Work on Flat Roofs sections of this Handbook). The fall protection system
consists of a full body harness, with the shortest lanyard possible, affixed to a solid support. Where applicable, fall
protection equipment must have Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approval.
Lanyards used at ArcelorMittal Dofasco are to be equipped with energy absorbers or be of the self-retracting (SRL)
type. The use of waist belts is NOT permitted at ArcelorMittal Dofasco. In very few cases, a Professional Engineer
has designed a fall protection system that does not include an energy absorber to protect employees because the
total free fall distance is restricted due to workplace layout or obstructions below. For specialty systems such as
horizontal or vertical lifelines, the third party shall install, erect and maintain the system in accordance with a
Professional Engineer’s design.
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Any fall arrest equipment or lifeline systems that have been exposed to a fall shall be immediately removed from
service. The harness, lanyard/energy absorber, anchorage strap connector or self retracting device are tagged “Out
of Service” and kept for the accident investigation. The integrity of the structure and anchorage points must be
checked. Self Retracting devices deployed during a fall are returned to the supplier for recertification.
Only trained personnel shall use and inspect fall protection equipment. Training includes verbal and written
instructions in the use of a fall protection system (i.e. general and equipment specific) and delivered by a competent
trainer. The third party employer shall maintain training records for each person including the person’s name, dates
on which training took place, and the name of the trainer. Records of training must be made available on site.
Anchor points should be above the dorsal D-ring of the harness in order to limit the free fall distance to five (5) feet.
Alternatively, the anchor point can be lower if it is a set distance from any unprotected edge.
Fixed Supports (Engineered Permanent Anchor Points)
Engineered permanent anchor points are welded or bolted to major structural components (i.e. beams, columns,
crane girders, large equipment). Anchor points designed for fall protection are NOT to be used for lifting.
Standard ArcelorMittal Dofasco lifting lugs must NOT be used for fall protection anchor points unless they have
been specifically designed for this purpose.
Engineered permanent anchor points are typically identified with a sign or tag to ensure that they are only used for
fall protection. The sign shall have a white background with black print and shall state:
 Anchor Point for Fall Protection Only
 Only One Person per Anchor Point
Inappropriate anchor points include electrical conduits, pipe vents, handrails / guardrails, trusses, ladders, cable
trays, scaffolds, etc.
Temporary Non-Certified Anchor Points
If an engineered permanent anchor point is not available (e.g. an emergency repair) then a temporary anchor point
can be used, provided that it meets the minimum “static forces” for the following anchorage support systems:
 Fall Arrest – 5000 lbs. (22.2 kN)
 Fall Restricting – 5000 lbs. (22.2 kN)
 Travel Restraint – 900 lbs. (4.0 kN)
If there is ever any question of a potential fall while using a fall arrest system, the requirements of the fall arrest
anchorage shall be used (i.e., 5000 lbs. or 22.2 kN: the weight of a pick-up truck)
Work on Flat Roofs
For work being conducted towards the centre of flat or low-sloped roofs (maximum slope of 1:12), and when the
installation of guardrails, travel restraint or fall arrest systems are not practical, warning (bump) line systems are to
be used. Warning lines must completely encompass the work area and all accesses.
NOTE: ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s requirement is to have the warning (bump) lines a minimum of ten (10) feet from
any unprotected edge and NOT the industry standard of six and one half (6.5) feet.
Rescue / Emergency Plans
As per legislative requirements, emergency rescue plans are needed before any use of a fall restricting system
and/or fall arrest system. An emergency plan may apply to:
 A single job, or
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A common work area where several jobs are being conducted. In this case, an emergency plan would cover all
the jobs for that area.
The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator will provide the third party employer with a copy of the Fall
Rescue Plan.
Controlled Access Plans
The following signs are installed to control access to fixed elevated positions – areas where this is an identified risk
of someone falling when walking or working. These areas can include (but are not limited to) roof surfaces, beams
with no means of fall protection, crane runways and landings and unprotected elevated positions.
No one is permitted to access these areas without authorization. Third Party employees who are required to access
these areas will obtain authorization through the Safe Work Permit.
A written fall protection plan must be developed that outlines all requirements to safely access the location and
execute the work. This includes how to access / transition onto and off of roofs, intended tie off points, etc.
(Note: a formal consistent approach will be provided by the Roof Access Team once complete. For now, this is
simply something in writing than be used for communication / reference for all parties involved)
On sloped building / mill roofs it is absolutely imperative that a 100% tie off requirement be adhered to at all times. If
this cannot be achieved, the work must not proceed until this requirement or an alternate equivalent can be met
FIRE PREVENTON AND PROTECTION
Fire Prevention and Protection Procedures
Third party employers, sub-contractors and agents shall ensure that temporary fire protection measures such as the
installation of appropriate fire extinguishers, temporary fire hose lines or temporary standpipes have been provided
near hazardous locations.
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Access to all fire protection equipment must be maintained at all times.
Hot Work Permit procedure must be followed
No parking is allowed in signed fire/emergency access routes. A minimum of fifteen feet (5 meters) clear space
must be maintained around fire hydrants.
Fire extinguishers are required:
 In the immediate area of any burning, welding, arc cutting operation
 In the immediate area of any flammable liquid storage area
 Within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of any location where gas powered equipment is being used.
An ABC rated fire extinguisher must be located inside any temporary building (e.g. shop, field office, locker
room)
If a ArcelorMittal Dofasco fire extinguisher is discharged or found to be in need of repair, contact the
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator for a replacement.
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Good housekeeping is to be maintained at all times. Clean up the work area as necessary to ensure that debris
does not accumulate.
Open burning is not permitted
Vehicles or fuel-powered equipment must be refuelled outdoors in approved locations only.
Third party employers must ensure the third party employees are properly trained to use fire protection equipment.
FITNESS TO WORK
Every third party employer has a responsibility for the health and safety and well-being of each person under their
direction, including third party employees, sub-contractors, visitors, and other authorized guests.
Impairment impacting a person’s health and safety on the job site is the issue: such impairment may be due to
injury, medical condition, alcohol, drugs, medication or other possible conditions affecting behaviour including
stress, fatigue, anger, depression, anxiety, etc.
Where persons are found in a suspected impaired condition (e.g. behaving in an abnormal or inappropriate
manner):
 The person must not be allowed to work or remain on the job site.
 If an employee is suspected of being impaired when entering the premises, (e.g. reporting for work, returning
from lunch), the Security Department will refuse entry and request the third party employee’s supervisor to
come to the gate. Police will be called if necessary and further follow-up action will be taken with the third party
employee’s employer.
 The person in question should be offered the assistance of ArcelorMittal Dofasco Medical Services Department.
Medical Services will provide the necessary medical care. If the offer for assistance is refused, the third party
supervisor must then send the person home. A taxi ride home must be offered by the third party supervisor.
When necessary, Security will notify the police if the person refuses transportation home.
 All third party employees sent home because of suspected impairment must be re-assessed prior to the next
working shift. If requested, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Medical Services will assist in determining fitness for work
and any need for further assessment. The third party supervisor must accompany the third party employee if
using ArcelorMittal Dofasco's Medical Services.
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Requirements for the safe handling and storage of flammable and combustible materials outlined in Ontario’s
Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations for Industrial Establishments as well as the Ontario Fire
Code must be followed at all time.
Requirements for maintenance work on storage tanks containing flammable or combustible materials are outlined in
Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulation for Industrial Establishments. The following
standards also apply:
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The principles for purging tanks is included in ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Purging Procedures
If it is necessary to enter a tank, the requirements for confined space entries must be followed
The Hot Work requirement will also apply in some situations
Procedures for working on underground tanks are covered in the Liquid Fuels Handling Code and Fuel Oil
Code.
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FLEXIBLE HOSE ASSEMBLIES
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) require that flexible hose assemblies must meet the same
requirements as other components of registered piping systems. The complete hose-fitting-clamp assembly must
be properly rated, and registered as required.
Properly registered flexible hose assemblies must be used by all third parties in services and systems that are
regulated under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation. The hose
assemblies must have a Canadian Registration Number (CRN) assigned by the TSSA. Hose assemblies used on
gaseous fuels (e.g. natural gas, propane and by-product fuels) shall have a minimum working pressure of 350 psig
and shall comply with CSA Standard CAN/CGA-8.1 or CSA Standard CAN/CGA-8.3.
ArcelorMittal Dofasco has standardized the acceptable hose assemblies to be used on registered systems and nonregistered systems. The details of acceptable hose assemblies are contained in the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Piping
Specifications, Section 4.21. If third party employers wish to review these specifications or use other “equivalent”
hose assemblies, they must contact ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Engineering and Maintenance Technology (EMT) –
Piping and Environmental Engineering Group for approval at any of these telephone numbers: (905) 548-7200 Ext.
3573, 4966, 4206 or 2071.
HOT WORK
Hot work is any activity that produces flames, sparks or heat sufficient to cause combustion. Hot work in a
“hazardous area” requires controls to prevent fires or explosions of flammable or combustible materials.
Hot work may include, but is not limited to welding, burning, grinding, cutting, soldering or brazing, and abrasive
blasting.
A “hazardous area” is an area within a radius of ten (10) meters or thirty-five (35) feet of flammable or combustible
materials or explosive atmospheres, including areas below hot work activities.
There are many areas at ArcelorMittal Dofasco where hot work happens on a regular basis or where flames, sparks
or heat are generated by the manufacturing process. Areas such as maintenance shops, fabrication areas or hot
processes are generally set up or designed to minimize the risk of fires. Under normal conditions, controls and/or
work practices that are already in place in these areas would be adequate to prevent fires. Occasionally, the type of
hot work or uncertain / changing conditions may require that a hot work permit be completed. This would only be
necessary over and above controls already in place in these areas.
Hot Work Permit
A hot work permit shall be completed for all “hazardous areas” by ArcelorMittal Dofasco area supervision and
issued before hot work begins. The hot work permit is intended to ensure that the required authorization has been
obtained to perform hot work in a hazardous area and that all necessary controls are in place and remain so for a
minimum of sixty (60) minutes after the hot work has been completed.
To ensure all necessary precautions have been taken:
 Establish whether hot work is necessary or whether an alternate maintenance activity can be used which does
not produce flames, sparks or heat sufficient to cause combustion (e.g. cold work);
 If no alternative is practical, consider if hot work can be conducted outside a hazardous area;
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If not possible, can all flammable and combustible materials or explosive atmospheres inside the hazardous
area be removed outside a ten (10) meter or thirty-five (35) foot radius, including areas below the proposed hot
work; or
If NONE of these options is possible, a hot work permit must be issued.
Responsibilities of Third Parties Performing Hot Work
Review and sign the Hot Work Permit form
 Maintain a copy of the Hot Work Permit form at the work area
 Follow all the requirements specified in the Hot Work Permit
 Stop work if the conditions under which the Hot Work Permit was issued change and inform the ArcelorMittal
Dofasco Area Job Leader immediately
 Immediately report any fires to the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Area Job Leader
 Inform the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Job Leader that the hot work is complete and arrange for final inspection
 Persons performing hot work cannot perform the role of “fire watch”
Fire Watch
Fire Watch may be performed by ArcelorMittal Dofasco personnel or by Third party personnel. Fire watch must:
 Be assigned to perform the role of Fire Watch and be present where the hot work is taking place. The fire watch
can monitor one or more hot work locations, provided that multiple locations are in close proximity to one
another and can be observed simultaneously.
 Be trained in their responsibilities which requires, as a minimum, reviewing and understanding the
responsibilities documented on page 2 of the Hot Work Permit form
 Be competent in use of fire protection equipment
 Review and sign the Hot Work Permit
 Know the location of the nearest phone, fire alarm pull station (if available) and know how to contact the
ArcelorMittal Dofasco Fire Department (Ext. 3333)
 Ensure appropriate fire protection equipment is on site
 Wet the area down with water, or spread dry chemical, if required
 Ensure that safe conditions are maintained during the hot work activities (i.e. watch for smouldering material).
This includes during all breaks and lunch.
 Only extinguish fires that are within the capacity of the available equipment. If the fire exceeds the capacity of
the available equipment, contact the Fire Department immediately.
 Stop the hot work activities if unsafe conditions develop.
 Monitor the area for sixty (60) minutes after the hot work activities have been completed, unless the risk of fire
is eliminated by process start-up, e.g. addition of cooling water.
 Participate in the final inspection and sign-off on hot work permit.
HOUSEKEEPING
All third party personnel must maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
 All access walkways, roadways and emergency access routes must remain free from obstructions at all times.
 Rubbish, trash, and other debris must be removed from the work area on a daily basis or more often, if
required.
 Scrap materials and demolition rubbish must be removed as soon as possible.
 All equipment which is removed and to be replaced by new equipment must be removed as soon as possible.
 Trash containers must be placed in appropriate locations.
 At locations where drinking water is dispensed, an adequate trash container must be provided for the disposal
of used drinking cups.
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All extension cords, light stringers, and welding cables will be elevated above the work area or walking surface
to a minimum height of 7 feet (2.1 meters). If this is not possible, they should be marked with bi-fold signs
stating “Trip Hazard” or protected by wooden ramps or floor channels.
Welding rods, nuts, bolts, and washers must be kept in proper containers.
All equipment not stored in the work area must be removed and properly stored.
All nails must be removed from scrap and forming lumber.
Any spills must be isolated and cleaned up immediately.
ISOLATIONS (CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY) – EQUIPMENT AND/OR WORK AREA
Isolations
Hazardous energy is any electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, nuclear, thermal, gravity, control
circuit, flow of fluids, gas, air or steam or any other energy that could cause injury to people.
Hazardous energy must be controlled when access to the danger zone of a machine, equipment, or process is
required for the completion of a task. Any person who may be in the danger zone of a machine, equipment or
process must comply with the applicable energy control requirements outlined in ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s program.
This program standard describes actions, control measures, and procedures that prevent:
 The unexpected energization or start-up of processes, equipment or machines, or;
 The uncontrolled release of stored energy that could cause injury to people.
A danger zone is the area around a machine (i.e., front, back, sides, top and bottom) where a hazard is created by
the motion of the machine components, or by energized equipment or by stored energy.
Access to the danger zone may be required during maintenance tasks, inspection, or when guards must be
removed for the completion of a task.
Legal Requirement
Controlling Hazardous Energy (Isolation) is a requirement of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and
Regulations for Industrial Establishments, Construction Projects and Mines and Mining Plants.
Exclusions
This program standard does not apply when:
 Working on cord and plug connected electrical equipment where the plug is disconnected and under the
exclusive control of the person performing the activity (i.e., the plug is visible to the person, and the plug is
within six (6) feet of the person). If these conditions are not met, an electrical plug lockout device shall be used
to isolate cord and plug connected equipment.
 During the connection/disconnection of services outlets (e.g., welding plug, steam lines) while under exclusive
control of the person performing the activity (i.e., the connection is visible to the person).
Responsibilities for Isolation Activities
The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Business Unit Designate is responsible for executing isolation procedures when a
lockbox is used. This includes dissipating stored energy and verifying isolation effectiveness
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The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Business Unit Designate re-energizes equipment once all safety locks have been
removed, the area has been inspected and it is safe to do so.
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The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Business Unit Designate is responsible for executing the isolation procedures prior to
any Third Parties applying their own lock(s) and commencing work.
Note: For repetitive isolations and where the Third Party is deemed competent, the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Business
Unit Manager may allow a Third Party to execute the isolation procedures on their own. However if ArcelorMittal
Dofasco employees are also going to do work on the equipment, the isolation will be performed by the ArcelorMittal
Dofasco Business Unit Designate.
Third Party Employee
The employee is responsible for following specific isolation procedures, and for fulfilling the requirements of this
standard.
Every employee must work under their own personal safety lock(s), or a multiple safety lock set (as an extension of
a personal safety lock).
Personal Safety Locks must be:
 Individually keyed or keyed alike
 Supplied with one unique key;
 Long-shanked;
 Identified by user and company name on the lock or on a tag*, and;
 Used only by person identified on the tag.
Every employee is responsible to remove their personal safety lock(s) upon completion of their work.
Locking Out
Every person working under an isolation procedure must affix their own personal safety lock or be present to
witness its application.
Examples:
 A qualified electrician takes your lock and applies it to electrical equipment in a powerhouse while you
observe.
 You cannot reach the lockout location yourself, but you are in physical proximity to be able to see
someone else attach your lock to the appropriate location.
There is no exception to the “one person one lock” requirement.
ISOLATIONS – BARRIERS AND BARRIER TAPE
Barriers and Barrier Tape are used to temporarily barricade the passage of people or vehicles in an unauthorized
area. They must be installed to warn people of hazards in an area and to direct persons past such hazards.
Guarding (Barricading) is a requirement of Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations for
Industrial Establishments and/or the Regulations for Construction Projects. All barriers at ArcelorMittal Dofasco
must be installed in accordance with these requirements.
All openings, sumps, vessels, bins, hoppers, elevated platforms or pits, other than grease pits, which constitute a
hazard, shall be fenced or otherwise guarded (in accordance with the Regulations for Mines and Mining Plants).
There are two types of barriers approved for use at ArcelorMittal Dofasco.
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Only authorized personnel can enter into the barricaded areas. When barricades are used, authorization must
be obtained from the site contact person.
It is considered a Major Safety Infraction for any unauthorized person(s) entering into a barricaded area.
The two types of temporary barricades approved for use at ArcelorMittal Dofasco are Barriers and Barrier Tape.
Barriers (e.g. saw horse or jersey barriers) should be used in temporary situations to physically prevent entry of
unauthorized people or equipment into areas where a hazard exists (e.g., road closures). When used as a warning
for fall hazards they must be placed a minimum of 6 feet from the fall hazard. Fall protection equipment must be
worn if people are within the barricaded area (less than 6 feet from the fall hazard).
Barrier Tape is used to warn people of a potential hazard and stop entry into a restricted area. This method does
not physically prevent entry, but people must not enter the area restricted without authorization from the site contact
person.
Examples of when barrier tape must be used include:
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Restricting access because of a fire line;
Identifying a confined space (work in progress);
Tripping hazards such as uneven floor or surfaces under repair;
Cordoning off an accident investigation site, and;
Flagging off floor area because of overhead work in progress;
To warn against a fall hazard.
Note: When used as a warning for fall hazards barrier tape must be placed a minimum of 6 feet from the fall
hazard. Fall protection equipment must be worn if people are within the barricaded area (less than 6 feet from the
fall hazard).
It is a major safety infraction for any unauthorized person(s) to enter an area marked with barrier tape. All
barrier tape must be removed from the site only by the person who affixed it at the time the work is completed or at
the time the hazard no longer exists.
The standard barrier tape used in all ArcelorMittal Dofasco applications must be (yellow) “Danger, Authorized
Entry Only”. (Note: Yellow: “Fire Line, Do not cross” may only be used by the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Fire
Department.)
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Generally, barriers and barrier tape should not be used for fall prevention. In order of preference, covers and
guardrails are more suitable than barriers and barrier tape for fall prevention. Barrier tape is the least effective
method to prevent falls as shown in the table below.
Risk Reduction
Opportunity
Impact of Injury
Severity
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Covers
High
Must be secured
Guardrails
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Can be permanent or temporary guardrails
Barriers
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hazard
Wear fall protection if within six (6) feet
Minimize the length of time left in place
Arrange to install covers or guardrails as soon as
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Placed at a minimum of six (6) feet from the fall
hazard
Wear fall protection if within six (6) feet
Left in place for no longer than 24 hours
Arrange to install covers or guardrails
When barrier tape is used, it is the responsibility of the site contact person to ensure that orange identifying tags are
affixed around the perimeter of the barrier taped area. As a minimum, an identification tag must be affixed at each
point of entry into the area. The identification tag must be completed as follows:
Barrier tape must only be removed by the Site Contact Person. Where barrier tape is in place and it is
ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE that the barrier tape be removed, and the site contact person cannot be contacted, the
barrier tape may be removed only after the most SENIOR Operating or Maintenance person from the ArcelorMittal
Dofasco Business Unit / Department determines that it is safe to do so. Whenever barrier is removed by persons
other than the site contact person, a “Lock or Barrier Tape Removal” form must be completed to document the
removal. Contact the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator for information.
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LADDERS
Design, construction, maintenance and instruction in the use of ladders are a requirement of Ontario’s Occupational
Health and Safety Act and its Regulations for Industrial Establishments and Construction Projects.
User Responsibilities
 Ladders must be in good condition and equipped with safety feet
 Place the ladder securely against a solid surface at a safe angle. Recommended angle is 1 foot out for every
four feet of ladder height (4:1)
 All extension ladders must be held by another person until secured. If the ladder cannot be secured, then it
must continue to be held until the work is performed.
 Short term/minor tasks (e.g., service or inspection, measuring/calibration, changing lights or filters, attaching or
removing slings, turning a valve) may be performed from a ladder provided you can face the ladder; keep your
centre of gravity between the side rails and lean into the ladder.
 For long-term/major task (e.g. replacing equipment, installing insulation, rebuilding equipment, and using heavy
tools) performed 1.8 meters (6 feet) or more above ground level, fall protection equipment with a suitable
anchor point, must be worn.
 Keep hands free. Carry tools in suitable pouches or hoist them with a rope
 Never stand on the top two rungs or steps of a ladder
 It is dangerous to reach out from a ladder in any direction. Climb down and move the ladder as required.
 Clean mud, grease, snow, etc. from boots before climbing a ladder
 There should never be more than one person on a ladder at any one time
 A safety person must be positioned at the base of a ladder if a hazard exists from moving equipment.
 When necessary to place a ladder in front of a door / opening, the door / opening must be locked or blocked
 Rolling or trolley ladders must have proper working brakes
 Step ladders must be fully opened, locked, and on level ground before using
 When using ladders on roofs or other high places lash them securely
 When working close to electrical equipment, use only fibreglass ladders
 Extending or lowering an extension ladder takes two people. Be aware of pinch points. Tie off elevating rope
to avoid entanglement while climbing. If possible, the ladder should be carried by two people.
 When two people are carrying a ladder, have one person close to each end so that neither end will be projected
enough to be dangerous.
 If a ladder is light enough to be carried alone, carry it with the feet to the rear and the front elevated so it will be
above the head of anyone in front of you.
 If overhead clearance is limited, carry a ladder at your side with the feet to the rear and grasp it by the side rail.
 Do not weld from an aluminum ladder.
MACHINE GUARDING
Equipment must be guarded to prevent people from contacting hazards.
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A guard is a physical barrier that prevents access to a danger zone
A danger zone is the area around a machine (front, back, sides, top and bottom) where a hazard is created by
the motion of the machine components
A guard is required on equipment when there is a risk of inadvertently contacting a hazard. A person may
inadvertently contact the hazard while walking by, performing maintenance in the area, leaning on the equipment, or
by reaching over or under it.
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Before using a piece of equipment, it shall be checked to ensure that the guards are in place, and in good condition,
and functioning properly. If there is a problem or defect, it must be reported immediately. Equipment or machinery
shall not be used until the problem is corrected. Employees are not to use the machinery until the problem is
corrected. Guards or safety devices must not be by-passed by any means to defeat the purpose of that guard.
Guards may be removed by authorized personnel, for repair or general maintenance. In this case, the machine
must be locked out to prevent inadvertent activation and exposure to machine or equipment hazards. Guards must
be replaced correctly when the work is complete.
MOTOR VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Motor Vehicles
Only competent and authorized personnel are allowed to operate motor vehicles. All persons operating registered
mobile equipment must possess a valid driver’s certificate specific to the equipment they are operating.
The minimum requirements for a Third Party employee operating any ArcelorMittal Dofasco owned, vehicle, (i.e.,
vehicles less than 4500 kilograms, for example, cars, vans, pick-up trucks) are to:
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Be authorized by ArcelorMittal Dofasco Supervision;
Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s license with a G2 classification or greater (G1 is not acceptable)
Carry their driver’s license at all times when operating the vehicle.
All third party employees must comply with these rules:
 Vehicles must be checked prior to operating to ensure they are safe to operate. Any problems must be
reported and corrected.
 Loads must be securely fastened in accordance with Ontario Ministry of Transportation requirements before
transporting.
 Transporting personnel in the box or on the deck of a truck is prohibited.
 Wear seat belts (where provided) at all times as a driver and passenger of any vehicle or mobile equipment.
The number of occupants in a vehicle must not exceed the number of seat belts provided.
 All third party vehicles used on site must be equipped with a clearly audible back-up horn that must be used
when backing up the vehicle.
 All ArcelorMittal Dofasco roadway rules and roadway signs must be adhered to at all times.
 Third party employees must not use restricted roadways unless approved by ArcelorMittal Dofasco.
 Vehicles must not be parked within 3 meters (10 feet) of railway tracks. Vehicles must cross only at designated
crossings.
 Third party employees must be aware or and alert to all traffic inside and outside of buildings (e.g. overhead
cranes, transporters, slag carriers, etc.) Allow the right of way. Do not walk or drive under suspended loads.
 Vehicle ignitions must be shut off and the parking brake engaged when parked.
 No personal vehicles are allowed on ArcelorMittal Dofasco job sites unless proper authorization has been
obtained and a special pass issued by Security.
 Passing is not permitted, with the exception of slow moving equipment. Extreme caution must be taken to
ensure it can be done safely and the maximum posted speed limit is not exceeded. Large mobile equipment is
not considered to be slow moving equipment unless performing road maintenance, e.g. graders, street
washers, nail pickers
 Exercise extreme caution when driving when hazardous conditions occur which affect visibility or traction:
 weather conditions (rain or snow),
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 bridges freeze faster than roads in cold weather conditions,
 geese on the road,
 going from paved to unpaved, and
 debris on the road (e.g. pellets, oil, steel scrap) can hinder a vehicle’s handling ability.
Stop the vehicle if conditions make it advisable. Ask for assistance if required. Report hazardous visibility or
road conditions to your supervision immediately.
Never drive into a cloud of steam. If caught in a steam cloud, stop and wait for the cloud to clear. Do not
reverse your vehicle out of a steam cloud. In foggy conditions, drive slowly and defensively with headlights on.
All roads signed as "Restricted" (e.g., West Carrier Road and Dock Roads) are off-limits to all vehicles except
for authorized heavy equipment and vehicles.
Observe restricted areas. Vehicles are not allowed to enter restricted areas unless authorized by their direct
supervision and having received clearance from the operating department.
Vehicles must stop at all signed (cross bucks and/or stop sign) rail crossings and obey all railway personnel
giving signals.
Exercise caution when driving near tracks. Be aware that trains and ore bridges may move on tracks in either
direction without warning.
Road maintenance or construction may restrict road access. Slow down and obey flag person's instructions or
signage.
When driving over rough roads, drive at a walking speed (4 km/hr).
Slag pot carriers have the right of way. Drivers must respect and obey the slag pot carrier escort convoy. Pull
over to the side and stop until convoy passes. Yield the right of way.
Yield the right of way to the slab/scrap carrier. This equipment is not escorted. Pull over to the side and stop
until carrier passes. Do not block carrier routes. Do not drive in a manner that would make it necessary for a
carrier to stop suddenly.
Since visibility behind heavy equipment is limited, maintain enough distance behind heavy equipment (50 feet)
so that the equipment operator can see you.
Do not drive under any suspended load, hook, bucket, etc. In particular, do not cross under an ore bridge
bucket at any time.
Vehicles must be operated with lights on at all time. In addition use "owl" lights or four-way flashers while
driving inside buildings, in hazardous areas or under adverse conditions.
Never use a hand-held communication device (e.g. cell phone) while driving. If you must use a communication
device while driving, use a hands-free microphone and/or earpiece.
Never use an electronic entertainment device (e.g. iPods, MP3, portable games) or display screens on devices
not required for driving (e.g. laptops or DVD players).
All two wheeled vehicles (including bicycles and motorcycles) as well as other recreational equipment (e.g.,
roller blades) are prohibited within all plant areas at ArcelorMittal Dofasco.
Designated bicycle and motorcycle parking areas have been set up at the following plant and gate locations:
Location
Gage Property
Main Plant
Sheet Mill & Galv.
Kenilworth Property
Bayfront Property
Gate
19
3
9 & McAnulty Lot
12 and 13
10, 11 & 15
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Third Party employers are responsible to ensure that all third party employees possess a valid Ontario driver’s
license, (without restrictions) if the employee is required to drive a registered vehicle on ArcelorMittal Dofasco
property.
If a Third Party employee has an ignition interlock condition (as a result of an impaired driving conviction) on their
Ontario Driver's License, they are not allowed to operate any licensed and/or Registered Vehicle on ArcelorMittal
Dofasco property until the condition has been removed.
Dry Vacuuming (Truck)
Dry vacuuming of materials is a frequent activity which on occasion has resulted in third party employees receiving
static shocks when coming in close proximity to the dry vacuuming (truck) equipment.
For vacuuming dry material:
 The dry vacuuming equipment must be grounded
 Use as much grounded piping as possible to allow for the least amount of employee exposure. Grounded
piping can consist of steel pipe or grounded rubber hose (bonded)
 Where only plastic corrugated vacuum hose can be used in areas where employee contact with the hose may
occur, the hose must be cordoned off with barrier tape and signs must be posted. These signs read “Danger –
Static Charge Build-up”
 All precautions necessary to reduce employee exposure to static shock must be addressed at the Safe Work
Permit meeting.
Wet Vacuuming (Truck)
Practices described in American Petroleum Institute Standard Publication 2219 "Safe Operation of Vacuum Trucks
in Petroleum Service" must be followed when wet vacuuming, particularly when working with combustible or
flammable materials.
Key points to remember for wet vacuuming:
 Super suckers must not be used with flammables or combustibles.
 Hoses must be chemical hoses suitable for hydrocarbons.
 Hoses must be conductive (conductive wire built into hose).
 Truck must be grounded.
 Discharge vapours must be ducted down-wind from the truck.
Heavy Equipment / Mobile Equipment / Crane(s) and Certification
All third party employers must ensure that all third party personnel required to operate mobile equipment, (e.g.
backhoes, trucks, excavators, etc.) during the course of their work are properly trained, possess a current driver’s
license (for registered vehicles) as well as all other necessary licenses and/or certificates. It is the responsibility of
the third party employer to ensure third party employees have the required training. ArcelorMittal Dofasco will not
provide training to third party employees.
For Heavy Equipment, Cranes, Forklifts, or Powered Pallet Truck operators, it is the responsibility of the third party
employer to ensure third party employees have the required training, licenses and/or certificates and have
successfully completed a medical screening upon initial certification and every three years (36 months) after initial
certification. Medical screening consists of a review of employee's medical history, audio tests, and, vision tests.
Any third party employee required to operate an ArcelorMittal Dofasco owned/leased/rented vehicle must be
authorized by ArcelorMittal Dofasco area personnel and be able to demonstrate competency.
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All mobile equipment must be in good operating condition with current maintenance and inspection records
available upon request. This is as per applicable legislation and regulations for mobile equipment.
Mobile Cranes
Third party employers must ensure they have discussed all necessary arrangements, e.g. crane placement, road
restrictions, medical, security, and fire department notifications, lockouts, safety watch, traffic control, etc. with the
appropriate ArcelorMittal Dofasco Business Unit representative coordinating the work prior to the Safe Work Permit
Meeting.
Third party employers must discuss the procedure for operating a mobile crane within the buildings of the facility
(CTS Riggers must approve all procedures).
Aerial Work Platforms
For each specific make and model of aerial work platform that is to be operated, the third party operator must have
received proper training to do so. It is the responsibility of the third party employer to provide this training. Initial
certification must have been completed prior to operating a specific aerial elevating work platform for the first time.
Re-certification is required at regular intervals determined by the amount of operating time. The training should have
included but was not limited to verbal and written instructions, hands-on demonstration, and instruction relating to:
 Manufacturer’s operating manual (e.g. instructions)
 Load limitations
 Limitations of the types of surfaces for which the platform is designed
 Manufacturer’s warning and caution signs on the machine
 Location, instruction, and demonstration of all operating and emergency controls
 Daily maintenance checks to perform, and
 Applicable regulations.
Proof of training shall accompany the operator at all times while operating the equipment.
Prior to operating an aerial work platform, the site on which the equipment will be used must be evaluated. All
ground and aerial hazards must be eliminated before operation including:
 Holes in ground surfaces
 Ramps or inclines (e.g. uneven surfaces)
 Live electrical hazards
Third Parties
This training process applies to Dofasco employees and not to third parties. If third party employees
(contractors) are required to use Dofasco equipment, the third party employer is responsible to ensure their
employees are trained and competent in the use of that equipment and have completed the required mobile
medical screening.
Dofasco's responsibility is to validate the third party employee's competency by requesting proof (card).
Then an "Unfamiliar Induction" must be completed with the third party employee prior to operating Dofasco
equipment using the "Unfamiliar Induction" form.
Prior to the beginning of each shift or prior to each use, a pre-operation inspection shall be completed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s inspection requirements.
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NO SMOKING POLICY
In accordance with the Ontario Smoke-Free Act, smoking is not permitted in any building, or part of a building where
employees work, as well as employee eating, changing and rest areas, and any vehicle/crane cab etc., vessel or
conveyance in which employees work.
Third party leadership is responsible for ensuring that everyone complies with this policy. A leader who permits
smoking or an employee who violates these rules will be subject to disciplinary action.
In accordance with the law, any employer who permits smoking or any person who violates the law may, upon
conviction, be fined.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
General Requirements
The personal protective equipment necessary for each business unit will be discussed at and stated on the Safe
Work Permit Meeting Form. It will also be specified on the Business Unit Site Specific document. Specific or
additional protection for the work being performed must be evaluated by the third party employer.
All personal protective equipment deemed necessary by either ArcelorMittal Dofasco and/or the Third Party
employer to protect the health and safety of the third party employee(s) is to be supplied by the third party
employer.
As a minimum, the following personal protective equipment is required in all ArcelorMittal Dofasco plant areas
(unless specified otherwise):
 CSA approved Hard Hat (minimum Type 1 top impact).
Note: Sikhs who are required to wear a hard hat on ArcelorMittal Dofasco property can maintain their
religious observance by wearing a “Patka” under their hard hat instead of a turban. It is expected that
third party employees will make their own provision.
 CSA approved High Impact Safety Glasses (with permanently attached side shields) – whether prescription
or non-prescription.
 CSA approved Safety Boots (Grade 1 or Green Patch) – shoes are not permitted (some areas or some
tasks may require additional metatarsal guards)
 Long sleeved shirts and long pants
All personal protective equipment must be inspected regularly and be in a condition that provides the protection.
Do NOT Wear
There are also a number of items which may NOT be worn in any ArcelorMittal Dofasco plant areas:
 Contact lenses
 Finger rings
 Loose or torn clothing (to avoid possibility of unintentional entanglement)
 Dangling jewellery
 Long hair (must be confined – tucked up inside hard hat)
Respiratory Protection
The third party employer is responsible to ensure that any third party employee who wears a respirator has been fittested to ensure they have the correct type (model and size), a good fit, and are wearing the respirator properly.
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The fit of respirators can be affected by long hair or beards so third party employees who are required to wear
respirators must be clean-shaven in the area where the mask contacts the face.
Respiratory Protection Training
Training the users is one of the most important parts of any respiratory protection program. It is impossible for a
respirator to operate at maximum efficiency if the respirator is not worn as it was designed to be worn.
If an employee is expected to wear a respirator as part of their job they must be adequately trained in the following:
 The nature, extent and health effects of the air contaminant;
 Why the respirator is to be worn;
 Face piece inspection, maintenance and storage procedures;
 Explanation of the limitations of the respirator, and;
 Factors that may interfere with the face-to-face piece seal (e.g., facial hair, absence of dentures,
prescription glasses, facial scars etc.).
Personal Gas Monitoring
Where the location of a project or work requires the use of personal atmospheric gas detection monitors (e.g., CO,
O2 monitors) the Third Party Employer is responsible to supply such monitors to third party employees provided the
monitors and process for maintaining and using the monitors meet or exceed the requirements listed below:
1. Monitors must be CSA approved
2. Monitors must be calibrated or bump tested before use each shift for validation of accuracy by a competent
person
3. Process documentation must include record of:
- daily monitor calibration or pre-shift bump test reading
- unique identification for each monitor
- person that monitor is assigned to for the shift
- validation of alarm functionality
- employee trained in nature and health effects of contaminant
- employee trained in use of the monitor and response to alarm state
Carbon Monoxide Monitor
1. Monitors are to be equipped with high (70 ppm) and low (25 ppm) level alarms (audible, visual, vibration). If the
local Business Unit alarm points are more stringent (i.e. only 25 ppm) then these must be used
2. Calibration gas to be in the range of 80-100 ppm CO to validate functionality of both low and high level alarms
3. The pre-shift bump test reading must be +/- 4 ppm of the CO calibration gas value to pass
4. Depending on area, the monitor may require a “hydrogen null” capability
Oxygen Monitor
1. Monitor to be equipped with high (23%) and low (19.5%) alarms (audible, visual, vibration)
2. The pre-shift bump test reading must be +/- 0.5% of the O2 calibration gas value to pass
3. Monitor “zero” should be +/- 0.5% of 20.9%
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Noise
The use of hearing protection is mandatory at eighty-five (85) dB(A) averaged over 8 hrs in accordance with
Ontario’s Regulations for Industrial Establishments. The Safe Work Permit will specify if hearing protection is
required for specific areas or work activities.
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Heat Stress
It is the responsibility of all Third Party employers to ensure they have a suitable heat stress control program in
place while working at ArcelorMittal Dofasco. Work in high heat conditions may have specific procedures outlined
in the Safe Work Permit.
Lasers
When working on or around lasers contact the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Business Unit Representative for required
controls. Third parties needing to bring a class 3B or class 4 laser to ArcelorMittal Dofasco require the approval of
the Health & Safety Department.
Ionizing Radiation
At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we use many different radiation devices to monitor the steel product and process. These
devices are used to measure moisture in coke, to measure liquid levels in tanks, to measure steel thickness, and to
look for defects in welds.
There are two major types of radiation sources at ArcelorMittal Dofasco:
 Isotopes – The isotope sources are contained in shielded source holders that have a shutter mechanism to
prevent any radiation from escaping when they are not in use.
 X-rays – are produced in electrically powered tubes and used to monitor or analyze processes or materials.
Signs are posted in areas where radiation sources are present.
Ionizing radiation is present whenever the warning light(s) on the device indicates there is power to the X-ray tube
or the isotope shutter is open. When working on or around radiation devices, the shutter(s) must be closed and
locked or the source isolated.
Third party employees engaged in radiation work such as radiographic testing of welds, etc. must conform to all
applicable Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations for Industrial Radiography.
When warning signs are placed by a technician performing work, they must be obeyed by all personnel.
PURGING PROCEDURES
All purge procedures will be prepared and executed by ArcelorMittal Dofasco personnel ONLY. Third party
personnel will not execute any purge procedures. Third party personnel may only be involved in a purge if acting as
“supplemental” personnel assigned to ArcelorMittal Dofasco supervision. In these situations, proof of a ‘gas fitters’
certification is required.
All Purge procedure related details (e.g. lockouts, special instructions) must be discussed at the Safe Work Permit
meetings.
Once ArcelorMittal Dofasco personnel have completed the purge procedures, the third party will ensure they have
locked out the isolation points with their own locks, before proceeding to perform the necessary work.
RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES
Radio frequency transmitting devices are being more prevalent. Radio frequency transmitting devices approved for
the US or other parts of Canada may not be approved for use in the Hamilton area. Signal interference can occur
both inside ArcelorMittal Dofasco and in the public airwaves as the signal emanates outside of ArcelorMittal
Dofasco. This includes but is not limited to the following types of equipment:
 2-way radios
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RF data or video links
Unauthorized radio frequency transmitting devices (excepting cellular services) can conflict with existing
ArcelorMittal Dofasco equipment posing a real safety risk to people (employees, third party employees, and visitors)
in the plant and surrounding area (Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Burlington). They can cause equipment to start up or
shut down unexpectedly. Some radio frequencies even operate on the same frequency as heart rate monitors in
nearby hospitals.
Radio frequency transmitting devices being brought onto ArcelorMittal Dofasco property must be first approved.
The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator or On Site Contracting Coordinator should contact the IT
Services Manager responsible for Radio Repair.
SCAFFOLDS
A scaffold is an elevated working platform for supporting both people and materials. It is a temporary structure used
mainly for construction and/or maintenance work. Scaffolds must be designed to support at least four (4) times the
anticipated weight of people and materials that will use them.
Scaffold Design and Erection
Proper components, training in erection and use, and disassembly of scaffolds are a requirement of Ontario’s
Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Industrial Establishments, and Regulations for Construction
Projects.
Only Central Trades and Services (CTS) Scaffolders or contractors approved by them, are permitted to construct,
erect or assemble and inspect all types of scaffolding. Either (CTS) Scaffolders or their approved contractors and
their certified supervisors will be responsible for attaching the appropriate identification tag throughout the
construction phase. They will also approve final construction and certify for use prior to any person using the
scaffold.
For large projects, CTS Scaffolders may contract out the work to an approved scaffolding contractor.
The third party employer will be responsible to attach and maintain the appropriate identification tag throughout the
construction phase and will jointly approve final construction with (CTS) Scaffolders.
Whenever work is being done on a scaffold over people working below, overhead protection must be provided on
the scaffold. This protection should be not more than nine (9) feet below the working platform and should be
planking or other strong suitable material.
A safe and convenient means must be provided to gain access to the working platform level. Means of access may
be by a portable ladder, fixed ladder, ramp or runway, or stairway.
Long term use scaffolding which remains in place beyond the 90 day inspection period must be controlled
appropriately through the use of barrier tape and/or the installation of a red "Do Not Use" scaffold tag to prevent
use. The scaffold cannot be used, even in emergency circumstances, without a formal re-inspection by CTS Scaffolders (FESC).
Third party employers who are using scaffolding shall inspect the scaffolding at the same frequency as the
ArcelorMittal Dofasco business unit (e.g. frame scaffolding – Inspected prior to each use (minimum – once per
week)
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Use of Scaffolds
 Before using scaffolding, check to ensure that:
 Scaffolding is approved for use (e.g. review identification tag)
 Base is sound, level and adjusted
 Legs are plumb and all braces are in place
 Locking devices and ties are secured
 Cross members are level
 Planks, decks and guardrails are in good condition, installed and secure
 Follow all instructions / notes on scaffold tag
 Remove snow and ice from scaffold platforms, ladders and access areas
 Use an access ladder to climb on or off a scaffold, not the scaffold frame, unless it is specifically designed to be
climbed.
 Ensure that the scaffold is securely attached to the building structure. The effects from winds increase when
scaffolds are covered.
 Protect all planked or working levels with proper guardrails, mid-rails and toe boards along all open sides and at
the ends of scaffold platforms.
 Guardrails may be removed for the purpose of lowering or hoisting materials but must be replaced immediately.
Fall protection (full body harness) must be worn when guardrails are removed.
 Do not use scaffolding that has a “DO NOT USE” scaffold identification tag affixed anywhere on the scaffolding.
 Do not jump onto planks or platforms.
 Do not climb or stand on cross braces or guardrails.
 Do not work on scaffolds during storms or high winds.
 Do not use ladders or makeshift devices on top of scaffolds to increase height.
 Do not overload (exceed tagged capacity) scaffold frames or platforms.
 Do not rest materials or equipment on guardrails.
 Do not try to repair bent or kinked frames. Immediately discard them.
 Do not use scaffolds near electrical wires.
Scaffolds on ROOFS require special precautions. Refer to AMD Roof Access Permit. Planning must be in
conjunction with the asset planning the work
Scaffold Tags
"DO NOT USE" Scaffold Identification Tag (WHITE Plastic Holder RED
Lettering)
During construction, erection or assembly of any scaffold, a "DO NOT
USE" Scaffold Identification Tag must be affixed by the erectors in a
prominent location on the scaffold and / or at each point of potential
access to the scaffolds.
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"USE WITH CAUTION" Scaffold Identification Tag (YELLOW Plastic
Insert)
If the scaffold cannot be built strictly to specifications, the erectors
must affix a "USE WITH CAUTION" Scaffold Identification Tag with
special instructions at each point of access. For example, if a guardrail
cannot be installed, the Yellow Tag will indicate this restriction and
provide instructions that a safety harness shall also be worn.
"OK TO USE" Scaffold Identification Tag (GREEN Plastic Insert)
Once construction, erection or assembly of the scaffold has been
completed and has been approved for use by the erectors, they must affix
an "OK TO USE" Scaffold Identification Tag at each point of access.
SECURITY AND GATE ACCESS
Use of ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc. Facilities
Access through ArcelorMittal Dofasco gates will not be permitted without prior authorization. All appropriate
personal protective equipment and general health and safety precautions must be adhered to.
Third party employees on a defined project will require a daily visitor pass to participate in the Safe Work Permit
meeting. Passes are to be picked up at our Main Office prior to entrance through the gates. Security personnel at
our gates are required to validate the pass upon gate entry and exit. In the event of emergency call-ins of third
party employees, the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Business Unit representative will make arrangements at the
ArcelorMittal Dofasco security gate and when required, personally escort the third party employee to the
destination.
Access to ArcelorMittal Dofasco property must be arranged with ArcelorMittal Dofasco personnel prior to entry.
Traffic and Parking Regulations
Plant Traffic Offences Include the Following
• Exceeding Posted Speed Limit
• Careless Driving
• Driving on a Restricted Roadway / Prohibited Area
• Disobeying Stop Sign
• Illegal turn
• Failing to Yield the Right of Way
• Prohibited Passing
• Prohibited Parking (including obstruction of rail, doorways, fire lanes & unauthorized areas)
• Using hand held electronic devices (cell phones)
• Seat Belt violations
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Posted speed limits on all ArcelorMittal Dofasco roadways and traffic signs (e.g. stop signs) must be adhered to.
Maximum speed is 35 km/hr unless otherwise posted. A ‘laser speed detection system’ is used to enforce the
speed limit.
Passing is not permitted with the exception of slow moving equipment where extreme caution must be taken to
ensure it can be done safely and the maximum posted speed limit is not exceeded. Large mobile equipment is not
considered to be a slow moving vehicle, unless the equipment is performing road maintenance (e.g. graders, street
washers, nail pickers).
Driveways, laneways, or emergency vehicle routes must not be blocked or restricted at any time. Restricted heavy
equipment access routes are strictly off limits.
Violations of ArcelorMittal Dofasco traffic rules are considered to be a major safety infraction and progressive
discipline will be followed. The first offence results in a written warning; a second offence within a one-year period
will result in a one-day suspension or suspension of driving privileges on ArcelorMittal Dofasco property for one (1)
month. Depending on the severity of the first offence, a written warning may be omitted and an automatic
suspension given.
The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator (or ArcelorMittal Dofasco person responsible for bring in
the third party company) must coordinate through Security to obtain “On-Site Parking Passes” for the third party
employer and their designated employees. These passes will indicate both effective date and expiry dates. Third
party employees must use designated routes to access third party parking areas. All third party employees will park
their personal vehicles in the area designed by the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator, or
equivalent.
Parking violations that are safety related will be treated as a violation of traffic rules.
Overnight parking of equipment or vehicles must occur only with the permission of the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project
Manager / Coordinator, or equivalent. The security of equipment or vehicles is the responsibility of the third party
employer.
 No vehicle is to be left without appropriate brakes/blocking.
 Vehicles must not be left unlocked overnight or with keys in place.
 Construction equipment such as zoom booms, scissor lifts, bulldozers, forklifts, etc. must have all moveable
parts in their stowed positions when left unattended.
WELDING, CUTTING AND BURNING
Welding, Cutting and Burning Operations
Third party employees will be expected to comply with these requirements:
 Completed Hot Work Permit has been reviewed and followed
 Ensure that fire protection systems (e.g. sprinklers) are in service before beginning work.
 Welding and burning (cutting) equipment must be in good condition (e.g. no gas leaks). Oxy/fuel bottles must
be secured at all times.
 When welding or burning, all employees in the area must be aware of the work being done and the existing
procedures.
 Keep the area clean of any grease, oil or combustibles. Combustibles that cannot be moved shall be protected
with fire-resistant blankets/tarpaulins or metal shields.
 You must not operate any welding equipment unless you have been properly trained in the safe operation and
inspection of the equipment.
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Welding cable shall be used and stored so that a tripping hazard does not exist.
Fuelled welding machines shall be positioned outside buildings and properly grounded. When refueling, ensure
that the machine engines are shut down.
Routine daily inspections should be made of all welding equipment and components. This should include the
machine, electrical cables, plugs and electrode holders. Any defects should be repaired or the defective
equipment replaced immediately.
Welding plug splitters should not be used at ArcelorMittal Dofasco if the cable used is not of sufficient size to
carry the current indicated on the plug connectors, or would be used by two welding machines. If there are no
screw-on covers for the connector ends this could result in exposure to live 600 volts on an unused connector
plug. Screw covers must be used on all 600V receptacles, when work is completed and plugs removed. Covers
must be installed. Report any covers that are missing.
Fire Watch
Fire Watch must be provided by the performing third party employer during and sixty (60) minutes after any welding
or burning as well as during breaks and lunch.
 Fire watch must be trained in the use of portable fire extinguishers and how to notify the Fire Department in the
case of emergency.
 Fire watch must perform a Final Check by checking the work area and all adjacent areas for at least sixty (60)
minutes after the work has been completed to ensure they are free of fire. (This includes floors above and
below the work area and opposite side walls from the work area.)
WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS 2015)
On February 1, 2015, an amended regulation came into effect called WHMIS 2015. This amendment brings
WHMIS in alignment with the GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals”.
This means that all countries across the globe will now be using a consistent method of classifying and labelling
materials. Third Parties are responsible to update their systems to satisfy regulation.
Education and Training
All third party employees must be trained in WHMIS 2015 requirements and have proof of annual training available.
Labelling
Third party employers are required to ensure that any products brought onto ArcelorMittal Dofasco property by the
third party company are properly labelled with either a supplier label or a workplace label as per WHMIS 2015
Material Safety Data Sheets and Chemical Inventory
Unless otherwise specified in writing by the Third Party employer and ArcelorMittal Dofasco, the third party will:
 Identify during the “Safe Work Permit Meeting” the materials to be used on the job
 Have a list or inventory of all chemicals being brought by the third party to the job site, with up-to-date Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The chemical inventory should contain:
 name of the material
 location where the material will be used or stored.
 The MSDS must be maintained and readily accessible throughout the course of work.
 Have an up-to-date written emergency response plan which outlines actions to be taken by the contracting
employees in the event of a leak, spill, fire or explosion.
Third party employers are responsible to ensure:
 Control measures appropriate to the product brought onto ArcelorMittal Dofasco property are implemented
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Chemical containers (drums / totes) are labelled as to content and in good condition and impermeable to the
chemicals they contain. Non-compatible chemicals are to be segregated. All applicable safety marks, labelling,
placarding, and documentation are used.
They are in constant attendance when loading / unloading a storage tank.
Ensure that valves and nozzles are locked in the closed position when not engaged.
WORKPLACE INSPECTION AND AUDITING
The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project Manager / Coordinator will monitor each third party employer and subcontractor’s conformance to the local site-specific health and safety rules, their Health and Safety Program and any
applicable government regulations. This will be accomplished by frequent formal audits as well as day-to-day
observation of work on the job site.
Each Third Party Employer and Sub-Contractor will be monitored, as a minimum, on the following:
 New employee have been trained in ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Health, Safety and Environment Program, and
employees have signed the Third Party Employee Compliance Agreement
 Pre-task safety planning is conducted and documented
 Daily pre-task safety review meetings are conducted and documented
 Toolbox meetings are conducted and documented
 Wearing of all required personal protective equipment
 Employee’s compliance to safe work practices and procedures
 Ongoing supervisory review of safe work practices and procedures
 WHMIS compliance
 Workplace inspections
 Isolations (lockouts, barricades, barrier tape, signs)
 Fall prevention
 Scaffolding
 Housekeeping
 Fire protection and prevention
 Accident reporting and investigation
 Initiation and completion of any required corrective actions
REVISION HISTORY:
June 2012:
Removed requirement to wear fall protection equipment when working off a ladder above 6 feet for short duration
work.
April 2013:
Revised Confined Space Entry, Fall Prevention and Personal Protective Equipment sections.
Removed requirement for third parties driving Dofasco rented or leased vehicles to be 21 years of age
January 2016:
Added new standard crane signals –page 4
Added – Written fall protection plan – page 21
Added - Risk / Impact Barrier Tape Chart – page 28
Added – Aerial Work platform Third Party responsibilities – page 33
Added – Long term scaffolding use – page 37, 38
Added – WHMIS – 2015 Expectations –page 41
Added – Cell Phone and electronic devices use – page 5 and Compliance Agreement
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HS-6610-008A
Copyright © by ArcelorMittal Dofasco Inc., 2012 All Rights Reserved
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Third Party Contractor Employee Compliance Agreement
Each Third Party Employee must complete an Employee Compliance Agreement. Employees must read and fully
understand the following ArcelorMittal Dofasco rules prior to receiving their Third Party Hard Hat Sticker. Third Party
employees shall also be aware of the detailed contents of the Third Party Health, Safety and Environment Program
and make reference to applicable sections as required.
1. Minimum Personal Protective Equipment to be worn on ArcelorMittal Dofasco Sites:
 CSA approved Hard Hat (minimum Type 1 top impact)
 CSA approved High Impact Safety Glasses (with permanently attached side shields) – whether prescription
or non-prescription. Contact lenses are not permitted.
 CSA approved Safety Boots (Grade 1 or Green Patch) – shoes are not permitted (some areas or some
tasks may require additional metatarsal guards)
 Long sleeved shirts and long pants
2. Security and Gate Passes
 Access through ArcelorMittal Dofasco gates will not be permitted without prior authorization.
3. Fitness to Work
 To report to work in an acceptable mental and physical condition to allow for the safe performance of all
required work functions.
4. Safe Work Permit
 Ensure you have reviewed/understood the requirements of the safe work permit and have signed the Safe
Work Permit Employee Validation form prior to commencing work on any ArcelorMittal Dofasco Site.
5. Accident Investigation and Reporting
 All accidents with or without injury must be immediately reported to your supervision.
6. Emergency Response
 Ensure you understand and follow the local evacuation plan (MERP)
 In case of an emergency on ArcelorMittal Dofasco property, immediately notify the appropriate ArcelorMittal
Dofasco area:
Medical Services
(905) 548-7200 Ext. 2222
Fire Department
(905) 548-7200 Ext. 3333
Security Department
(905) 548-7200 Ext. 4444
7. ArcelorMittal Dofasco Major Safety Rules
ArcelorMittal Dofasco has identified 4 very specific existing rules that are critical elements of each work activity.
Violation of any of these rules can result in immediate dismissal from our property.
 You must lock out, when required.
 You must not disable safety devices.
 You must follow the confined space entry procedure before entering a confined space.
 You must use fall protection, when it is required.
8. Confined Space Entry
 Confined Space Entry awareness training is mandatory for all entrants.
 Job specific confined space procedures must be reviewed and understood by all entrants prior to entry into
a confined space.
 Fully understand the attendant role when assigned by AMD or Third Party company
9. Isolation
 Lockout- Every person working under an isolation procedure must affix their own personal safety lock or be
present to witness its application by another person. There is no exception to the “one person one lock”
requirement.
 Barrier tape- It is a major safety infraction for any unauthorized person(s) to enter an area marked with
barrier tape. All barrier tape must be removed from the site only by the person who affixed it at the time
the work is completed or at the time the hazard no longer exists.
Third Party Contractor Employee Compliance Agreement
Last Revision Date: June 2012
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10. Fall Protection
 The use of fall protection equipment is mandatory when working at or above 1.8 meters (6 feet). Fall
protection equipment must also be worn when working within 1.8 meters (6 feet) from the edge of a fall
hazard.
11. Embedded Service Locates
 Call before you dig; All employees should be aware that prior to any excavating, digging, drilling, piling,
boring including horizontal boring, saw-cutting, or concrete removal, an embedded service locate request
must be completed and services must be physically located (marked).
12. Electrical Safety
 Non- Electrical Third Party Employees are not permitted to access electrical equipment areas unless
escorted or directed by ArcelorMittal Dofasco Electrical Personnel.
 Isolation and energization of electrical equipment is only permitted by electrical personnel and authorized
non-electrical personnel specifically trained for the task.
13. Cranes and Rigging
 Lifting devices are not to be attached to building structures without ArcelorMittal Dofasco EMT approval.
 Permanent lifting lugs must be approved by the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Lifting and Structures Committee
prior to installation and use.
14. Asbestos
 Verify that specific locations of friable and non-friable asbestos-containing materials (i.e. pipe insulation,
furnace linings, gaskets, etc.) have been provided in writing by the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Project
Coordinator. Any accidental disturbance of material potentially containing asbestos must be immediately
reported and investigated.
15. Hot Work Permit
 A hot work permit is required prior to any hot work in a hazardous area.
16. Housekeeping
 All third party personnel must maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
17. Scaffolds
 Follow all instructions / notes on scaffold tag
 Do not use scaffolding that has a “DO NOT USE” red scaffold identification tag affixed anywhere on the
scaffolding.
Cell Phone and electronic devices
 Personal cell phones and other electronic devices equipped with cameras are permitted on Company
property; however, they are not to be used for copying or recording any Company information or photos
without authorization from asset management, project manager or OSCC,.
Employee Name (Please Print):
Company Name (Please Print):
I fully understand and have complied with, and will continue to comply with, the requirements outlined above.
Signed:
Date:
The ArcelorMittal Dofasco Third Party Employee Compliance Agreement must be reviewed a minimum of once
every calendar year. Third party employers must maintain records of this review.
Last Revision Date: June 2012
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