4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd.

Occupational Health and Safety Program

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4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd.

Occupational Health and Safety Program

WorkSafe BC Compliant Version

Zero Serious Injuries Ever - Our Commitment

📋 Master Document Index - Complete navigation to all safety documentation (OHS Manual, SOPs, Forms)

🔗 Related Documentation: - Standard Operating Procedures: https://4core-sops.netlify.app (detailed procedures) - Forms & Permits: https://4core-sops.netlify.app/sops/forms/ (execution documents)

About This Program

This repository contains the complete Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Program for 4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd., a specialized contractor providing maintenance and installation services for thermal oil systems in British Columbia.

Key Features: - WorkSafe BC Compliant - Meets all regulatory requirements - COR Ready - Prepared for Certificate of Recognition audit - Docs as Code - Version controlled, markdown-based, easily maintainable - Table-Driven - Quick reference format with comprehensive tables throughout - Clear and Professional - Written for trades professionals

Document Overview: - Format: Markdown (easily convertible to PDF, DOCX, HTML) - Chapters: 10 comprehensive chapters covering all aspects of workplace safety - Programs: 22 specific safety programs and exposure control plans

Document Structure

Chapter Title Description
1 OHS 4Core Company commitment, scope, definitions
2 General Safety Rules Core safety requirements, right to refuse, substance abuse
3.1 High-Hazard Programs Confined space, hot work, fall protection, lockout, WHMIS
3.2 Exposure Control Plans Silica, asbestos, respiratory, heat/cold, hearing
3.3 Equipment & Operations Mobile equipment, electrical, PPE, ladders, excavations
3.4 Workplace & Administrative Harassment, violence, working alone, fatigue, contractors
4 Safe Work Practices Emergency response, first aid, client protocols
5 Hazard ID/Assessment/Control Risk assessment, JHA process, hierarchy of controls
6 Training/Education/Certification Training requirements, certifications, competency
7 Safety Meetings Toolbox talks, monthly meetings, annual review
8 Inspections Workplace and equipment inspection requirements
9 Investigation & Reporting Incident reporting, investigation, WorkSafe BC notifications
10 Program Administration Document control, records, metrics, audits

Quick Start

Viewing the Program

Option 1: View on GitHub - Navigate through chapters using the links above - GitHub renders markdown beautifully in your browser

Option 2: Clone and View Locally

git clone https://github.com/4core/ohs-manual.git
cd ohs-manual

# View in your favorite markdown editor
# or generate PDFs (see below)

Generating PDFs

Single Combined PDF:

pandoc manual/Chapter*.md -o 4Core_OHS_Program_Complete.pdf \
    --pdf-engine=xelatex \
    -V geometry:margin=1in \
    --toc --toc-depth=2 \
    -V fontsize=11pt \
    -V title="4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd. OHS Program" \
    -V author="4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd." \
    -V date="December 2024"

Individual Chapter PDFs:

for file in manual/Chapter*.md; do
    pandoc "$file" -o "${file%.md}.pdf" \
        --pdf-engine=xelatex \
        -V geometry:margin=1in \
        -V fontsize=11pt
done

Making Updates

For Minor Updates (Typos, Clarifications)

# 1. Create a branch
git checkout -b fix-typo-chapter5

# 2. Make your edits
# Edit the relevant chapter file

# 3. Commit with clear message
git add manual/Chapter5_Hazard_ID_Assessment_Control.md
git commit -m "Fix typo in risk matrix example (Chapter 5)"

# 4. Push and create pull request
git push origin fix-typo-chapter5

For Significant Changes (Annual Review, New Procedures)

# 1. Create a branch for the update
git checkout -b annual-review-2025

# 2. Make changes across relevant chapters
# Update statistics, add new procedures, etc.

# 3. Commit changes
git add -A
git commit -m "Annual Program Review 2025

- Updated incident statistics (Chapter 9)
- Added drone operations JHA (Chapter 5)
- Updated training matrix (Chapter 6)
- Updated all 'Next Review' dates

Review Date: December 15, 2025
Participants: Management, Safety Officer, 2 Worker Reps
Approved By: [Title]"

# 4. Merge to master
git checkout master
git merge annual-review-2025

# 5. Tag the new version
git tag -a v2.0 -m "Version 2.0 - 2025 Annual Review"
git push origin master --tags

Version History

[v0.9-draft] - December 2024

Initial Draft

Complete WorkSafe BC compliant OHS Program developed for 4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd. This initial version establishes the foundation for all health and safety protocols and procedures.

Compliance & Regulatory

This OHS Program complies with:

Key Programs Covered

High-Hazard Programs (Chapter 3.1)

Exposure Control Plans (Chapter 3.2)

Equipment & Operations (Chapter 3.3)

Workplace & Administrative (Chapter 3.4)

Contributing

This is an internal company document, but feedback is welcome:

  1. Report Issues: Use GitHub Issues for errors, omissions, or improvement suggestions
  2. Suggest Changes: Create a pull request with your proposed updates
  3. Safety Concerns: Report immediately to Safety Officer (don’t wait for PR review)

All changes require: - Safety Officer review - Management approval - WorkSafe BC compliance verification

Contact

4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd. - Safety Officer: [Title and Contact] - Management: [Title and Contact] - Emergency: 911 - WorkSafe BC (24-hour): 1-866-922-4357

License

This document is proprietary to 4Core Energy & Maintenance Ltd.

Internal Use Only - Not for distribution outside 4Core without written permission.

Last Updated: December 2024 Next Review: December 2025 Document Owner: Safety Officer

“Everyone goes home safe, every day.”

Version: 0.9-draft | Effective: December 2025

CONTROLLED DOCUMENT: This is a controlled document. Printed copies are uncontrolled and may be out of date. Always verify you have the current version from the official source.