21. NEEDLESTICK AND BLOOD/BODY FLUID
EXPOSURE PROTOCOL: An employee who comes into contact with at-risk fluids must
immediately:
·
Remove contaminated clothing;
·
Encourage bleeding
·
Wash with soap and running water,
avoid scrubbing
·
Notify manager immediately.
22. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
COMMITTEE (OHSC) : Any SHS employee/contracted service provider may submit a
concern/question to the Safety Officer or to any member of the OHSC.
23.
PARENTAL LEAVE; Employees who have worked for SNN for at
least six (6) consecutive months are entitled to up to thirty-seven (37) weeks
of unpaid leave in the year following either the day a child is born or the day
a child comes into the employees care and custody.( Reference: Stoney Nakoda
Nation Staff Regulations, 2019, Section 31.11)
24. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: ): Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a key
element in preventing the transmission of disease-causing microorganisms.
However, if not used properly, not only will PPE fail to prevent transmission,
it may in fact contribute to the spread of disease.
25. PREGNANCY: An employee who is
pregnant or nursing may request that the employer modify her job functions or
reassign her to another job if continuing any of her current job functions may
pose a risk to her health or that of her fetus or nursing child.
26.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Report any maintenance issues related to any
medical/non-medical equipment/furnishings used in all service areas/programs,
to electronic/heating/ventilation systems, to the Manager and Safety Officer
using the SHS Incident Reporting Form.
27.
RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL LEAVE : Employees may be granted
leave to attend religious or spiritual events without pay.( Reference: Stoney Nakoda
Nation Staff Regulations, 2019, Section 31.11)
28. REPORTING WORKPLACE HEALTH AND
SAFETY INCIDENTS: All Workplace health
and safety incident must be reported as soon as possiobe according to the
Incident Management Policy.
29. SAFE DRIVING: Safe Driving
precautions include among others …….
·
Checking weather conditions, traffic and road works along
the route of travel
·
Wearing seat belts at all times during vehicle operation;
·
Avoiding using a hand-held phone for any purpose while
driving.
30. SMOKING CESSATION: SHS Manulife
Health Benefits plan provides coverage for smoking cessation medication and alternative
therapies.
31. TRAINING FOR SHS PERSONNEL: SHS
provides annual Workplace Health and Safety training for its personnel with
special attention to targeted safety and risk areas.
32. VACATION LEAVE: An employee earns but is not
eligible to take vacation leave with pay during his/her first three (3) months
of continuous service. (Reference: SNN Staff Regulations (2019), Section
13.7
33. WORK-RELATED INJURIES: Employees of SHS shall report all
work-related injuries to their immediate superior as soon as possible after
having received First Aid (if necessary).
34. WORK REFUSAL: An employee may refuse to do
work, or to do a particular type of work if he/she believes that the work
(either a work process or the operation of equipment) would create an undue
hazard to the health and safety of any person.