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TORONTO \u2013 Several major general contractors have joined forces to form the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC), with a mission to elevate safety performance and establish innovative new industry benchmarks to protect workers.<\/p>\n
Founding members include Aecon, AtkinsR\u00e9alis, Bird Construction Inc., Dragados Canada Inc., EllisDon Corporation, EBC, Graham Construction Inc., Kiewit Corporation, Ledcor Industries Inc., PCL Construction, Pennecon and Pomerleau.<\/p>\n
Among CCSC\u2019s preliminary initiatives are the adoption of Type II safety helmets, with integrated chin straps, which offer superior head protection compared to traditional hard hats.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the council is adopting a new fall protection standard, requiring safety measures such as harnesses and guardrails at six feet. This lowers the current standard from 10 feet, explains a release, and is being adopted to reduce falls, which is a leading cause of injury in the industry.<\/p>\n
The CCSC will also promote the adoption of ANSI level 4 cut-resistant gloves to help reduce the t number of hand injuries that are sustained by nearly half a million Canadian workers each year.<\/p>\n
\u201cDriving industry change to proactively protect, engage, and support workers is the foundation of CCSC\u2019s mission,\u201d the release reads. \u201cBy sharing best practices and insights, the council aims to build a safer and stronger construction industry across Canada. The goal is to collaborate, educate and advocate for every worker\u2019s safe return home every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Objectives of the CCSC are as follows:<\/p>\n
The council has launched a website<\/a> that outlines its vision and mandate as well as key focus areas.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n