Training

H.J. O'Connell Ltd. places an acute emphasis on the training of its employees.

Workers are trained in the various occupational health and safety compliance courses including:

Powerline Hazards
WHMIS
Trenching and Excavation
Fall Protection and Scaffolding
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Confined Space Awareness
Fire Extinguisher Training
Back Injury Prevention
Traffic Control

In addition to compliance training, employees receive a comprehensive safety orientation on an annual basis. The Hazard Assessment of a project is reviewed with all employees prior to them commencing work on that project. Members of the Joint Occupation Safety, Health and Environment Committee and all supervisory staff receive Occupational Health and Safety Committee certification training.