Application for Funding

 

Safety Protocols

Purpose

To ensure the safety of Successful Applicants (grantees) including their employees, permitted subcontractors, agents, representatives and volunteers, while working in the field on projects receiving funds from the BCRP.

Protocol

The following safety protocol must be followed by the Successful Applicant when the applicant's project includes field work.

  • The applicant must include in their application package, a safety plan that meets their specific safety requirements. Refer to Safety Precautions for working around a dam, generating station and reservoir and Suggested Content of a Safety Plan.
  • The Safety Protocol and the Successful Applicant's Safety Plan will be included with the application package as schedules to the Contribution Agreement and becomes binding.
  • The grantee will contact the Plant Manager (or delegate) one month in advance of arrival at the project work site to advise the Plant Manager (or delegate) of their work plan and schedule. At this time, the grantee will also send their safety plan to the Plant Manager (or delegate) and copy the Natural Resource Specialist (NRS). Please refer to Contacts for Safety Plans below.
  • The Plant Manager (or delegate) will determine if there are any safety or operational concerns with the proposed work plan, schedule, and safety plan, and inform the grantee as soon as possible if changes are required. The grantee must address these concerns prior to arriving on site to meet with the Plant Manager (or delegate). The plant Manager (or delegate) may at their discretion and at any time conduct a check to confirm that the grantee is registered and in good standing with WCB.
  • The grantee will make contact with the Plant Manager (or delegate) two days in advance of arrival a the project work site.
  • Upon arrival of the grantee at the BC Hydro facility, the Plant Manager (or delegate) will inform the grantee of known hazards and necessary safety precautions before project work begins. The grantee is responsible for: adhering to the agreed work plan, schedule, and safety plan; the safe performance and implementation of the project; and, the safety of all persons engaged in the performance and implementation of the project.