Safety

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 Safety is our primary focus during all job scopes. Our employees are our greatest assets, which is why their safety and security on your jobsite is our highest priority. The Capital Group of Companies emphasizes safe construction practices and we foster a culture in which everyone contributes responsibly and proactively to their own safety and that of their co-workers. We believe safe work is the lowest-cost, highest-quality work. We continually measure our success, but ultimately the best measure is that each and every employee returns home safely at the end of every day.

We are all responsible for health and safety at work.

Certifications

NLCSA’s Certificate of Recognition (COR) Program (http://www.nlcsa.com/aboutCOR.htm)

PRIME Employer under WorkplaceNL (https://workplacenl.ca/employers/manage-my-account/prime/)

Certificate of Approval (COA) ensuring compliance with any and all regulations set forth by the Environmental Protection Act. (https://www.gov.nl.ca/dgsnl/licenses/env-protection/)

Health and Safety Policy

The Capital Group of Companies is committed to preventing the accidental loss of any of its resources, including employees and physical assets. We are committed to the safety of not only people but the environment as well. 

Our commitment to Health and Safety is briefly described below:

• Management will provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
•  Management will strive to eliminate any foreseeable hazards which may result in property damage, accidents, or personal injury/illness. 
•  We will monitor and evaluate research to anticipate and better manage the way our activities affect safety and the environment. 
• We will participate with government, industry, and the community in developing and implementing quality standards and practices.
• All management activities will comply with company safety requirements as they relate to planning, operation, and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• We have the right and responsibility to work safely.
• We will follow safe work practices and procedures, ensuring full and proper training. 
• We enforce a zero-tolerance policy toward employee harassment and drug and alcohol use.
• All employees will be equally responsible along with management for minimizing accidents. 
• All employees will perform their jobs safely, in accordance with established procedures and safe work practices. 
• Due to our ongoing commitment to safety, we will ensure this policy is reviewed and revised annually or sooner if circumstances apply.

Taking Care of the Environment

We are committed to the most sustainable alternatives, which preserve and respect the environments we work in. From the office to the jobsite, we pledge to use all means necessary to reduce energy and water consumption, continually upgrade and modernize equipment to meet or exceed emission standards, and to purchase preferred product lines in bulk whenever possible.

We know an environmentally sustainable place is the best place to live and work, which is why we’re committed to our green policies and practices, constantly reviewing and updating our operations to minimize our impacts on the environments we work in.

Environmental Policy

Recognizing that all management and employees have a role to play in achieving environmental protection, the company has formulated the following environmental guidelines. The Capital Group of Companies will:

•  Ensure that all operations comply with government legislation, corporate policy and applicable industry standards concerning the protection of the environment and the public.
•  Ensure during project planning, implementation and operation, that environmental issues associated with the business are identified, evaluated and mitigated.
• Ensure that the appropriate waste management programs are developed and implemented.
•  Ensure all employees and others engaged on behalf of our companies are informed and trained regarding protection of the environment.
•  Ensure that operations allow for the efficient use of energy and other resources.
•  Deal openly and fairly with members of the public regarding environmental concerns.