SAFETY
At A&T safety comes first, always. We consistently ensure that our team is empowered to make safety-conscious decisions through proper training and a robust safety program.
While on a project site, we ensure complete awareness of and compliance with all WCB regulations. Before commencing work, every trade on site undertakes a site-specific safety orientation to identify risks and determine methods for dealing with risks related to their trade. Safety is a standing agenda item at our project team meetings. A&T has a workplace Occupational, Health and Safety Manual that is reviewed by all subcontractors and updated annually by our in-house Health & Safety Officer.
Our Commitment to Safety
Full-Time Safety Officer & Site Safety Staff
We employ a full-time Certified Safety Officer to implement and oversee our comprehensive safety programs. Project Managers and site staff are safety trained with a minimum of Level One First Aid.
"Safety First, Safety Always" Culture
This motto has been with us since the beginning and we take it with us onto every job site in order to build a culture of safety. All of the staff on our team take safety seriously.
Risk Management & Accountability
Our dedicated safety team proactively manages the highest safety standards to continuously maintains risk on all job sites. We also foster an environment of accountability, where team members feel empowered and safe to take responsibility for their actions.
Staff Safety Moments
Weekly safety meetings are held on all active job sites giving an opportunity to review specific topics that have the potential to affect health and safety at the workplace.
Safety Training & Assessments
When any employee begins working on a new project, they are trained on all safe work practices and procedures pertaining to the job. On an ongoing basis, our health and safety team monitors staff member qualifications to offer formal safety training as needed.
Emergency Response Drills
Emergency response drills are conducted and documented in compliance with WorkSafeBC in order to keep all workplaces up to the highest standard of safety.
Meet our Health and Safety Officer
Shannon Copeland, Health and Safety Officer
Shannon brings extensive knowledge to her role as Health & Safety Officer, with 18 years of experience in the construction industry. She is a certified CSO and Level 3 First Aid Attendant and she has spent 7 years making safe work places her number one priority. Shannon is indigenous to Stl’atl’imx territory and her down to earth, disciplined strength derives from a strong sense of culture and tradition. Her diverse background and interpersonal skills allow her to engage effortlessly and effectively with people at every level.
She utilizes her robust experience, extensive training, and practical, no nonsense approach to implement comprehensive safety programs, and can customize procedures to suit uniquely challenging job sites. Shannon is committed to ensuring that A&T’s health and safety program is followed.
