H2OIL is committed to an accident free workplace with the objective of protecting:
By protecting our employees, we are also protecting their families, friends, co-workers, management, public, environment and property from any effects of serious injuries, accidents, or illnesses.
We believe that work related injury and illness are preventable and we strive to continuously improve our safety and health performance as well as the physical, psychological and social well-being of all company personnel.
To accomplish this objective, H2OIL will:
Through total participation and co-operation with clients, workers, management and regulatory agencies, our goal is to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Safety is everyone’s responsibility!
H2OIL is committed to ensuring that all applicable legislation is incorporated into our Environmental, Health and Safety Management System. Everyone employed by H2OIL is responsible for maintaining the safety management program. Management insist on performance and behavior that meet the standards of the company’s safety management system.
Managers and Supervisors are responsible for promoting safety awareness; identifying safety needs; providing awareness, orientation and training; communicating and identifying safety hazards; correcting unsafe working conditions; investigation of all incidents and hazardous conditions, etc.; supply and enforce wearing and maintenance of applicable personal protective equipment; and lead by example for all employees.
All employees and others on company worksites are responsible for ensuring personal safety; follow and utilize all polices, safe job procedures, safe work practices, rules and OH&S Regulations; wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment; report all injuries, incidents, unsafe working conditions; and actively participate in H2OIL’s EH&S Management System. Everyone has the right and obligation to refuse any unsafe work!
The Environment, Health and Safety Program of our company is not static – as new technologies, training programs, safe work procedures, and legislative changes occur, the elements within our program will require updates and further development.
H2OIL Energy Inc. is committed to the preservation and protection of the environment. To protect the environment the H2OIL Energy Inc. preventative maintenance and inspection program ensures that all mechanical components on our units are in excellent working condition. When equipment and machinery are inspected and maintained on a regular basis the possibility of breakdown and soil contamination from leaking parts are minimized.
Violations could have serious consequences to individual workers, the environment, both H2OIL and Client’ reputation. Individuals who fail to comply with environmental laws, permits, regulations, site rules, and procedures will be held responsible for their actions. Workers demonstrating a disregard for environmental protection will be held responsible for their actions and disciplinary action and / or termination will occur.
Store and dispose of products in such a manner that will provide appropriate protection of the environment.
All precautionary measures will be taken to avoid spills; however in the event of an occurrence the proper containers and means (i.e. vac truck, etc.) will be used for the containment of the substance.
Hazardous substances will be disposed of according to regulation and taken to a provincially regulated waste management site.
Containers shall be provided for the collection and separation of waste, trash, oily and used rags, and other refuse. Garbage and other waste shall be disposed of at frequent and regular intervals.
Waste such as used oil, anti-freeze, grease and chemicals shall be disposed of on a regular basis at an approved waste management site.
H2Oil Energy Inc. is committed to building a culture of inclusivity and accessibility. Not only is this part of our company culture but opening access to all is imperative to our continued growth and competitiveness as an employer in the commercial vehicle sector. We will contribute to a barrier-free Canada for everyone by building an accessibility framework that will support employees and the public we serve have the best experience possible with our services, products, and facilities. We know creating a barrier-free environment takes time and we are dedicated to the ongoing identification, removal, and prevention of barriers. H2Oil Energy Inc. will build on our current efforts through the development of our initial Accessibility Plan as required under the Accessible Canada Act. This Accessibility Plan will guide our organization in meeting our accessibility commitments and in building an accessibility-confident culture. To address gaps in these areas, it is important to recognize and understand the needs of those with disabilities. For this reason, this plan was developed in consultation with employees who identify as having a disability via employee roundtable discussions and 1-1 interviews. In addition, external organizations that serve people with disabilities were consulted in the development of this plan.
A summary of initial opportunities include:
H2Oil Energy Inc. welcomes feedback on our Accessibility Plan from the public, employees, and our stakeholders. This feedback is valuable to us as it helps us break down accessibility barriers and build on our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. If you have an inquiry or feedback, please use one of the contact methods below. We will respond to all feedback in a timely manner. If you require support while providing feedback let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
At H2Oil Energy Inc. we are committed to making our organization and the services we provide accessible to all, including persons with disabilities. All Canadians have the right to benefit from our services equally and those who work with us have the right to perform their jobs free of barriers.
As required by the Accessible Canada Act, we will publish a status report every year that measures our progress against our commitments. We will also review and update our Accessibility Plan every three years. Progress Reports and updates to our Accessibility Plan will be shaped by consultation with persons with disabilities.
Employment
The "employment" area ensures that candidates and employees with disabilities and those who experience barriers are supported throughout the entire employment lifecycle.
Our company continues to face competition for employees and currently is not attracting enough applicants from underrepresented populations such as persons with disabilities.
There is a need to expand our understanding of the range and variety of accommodation options available to persons with disabilities interested in becoming truck drivers.
The "built environment" area ensures that workspaces and the work environment are accessible for all.
Some spaces within the office and truck yard may limit the mobility of employees and visitors with disabilities.
Safety signage in our buildings and truck yard is not accessible for people with low vision.
“Information and communication technologies” are various technological tools used to send, store, create, share, or exchange information.
Many of the tools and software used in the company have accessibility capabilities that are not being used in an accessible way.
The inaccessibility of technologies in commonly used meeting and collaboration spaces can limit the ability of facilitators and attendees to participate meaningfully.
This area requires that organizations provide barrier free access for the public, clients, and employees to all the communications that the Company produces for this audience.
The Company does not have a consistent process to ensure alternate formats of communication that it issues to employees and other stakeholders are available and provided in a timely manner.
The “procuring (buying) goods, services and facilities” area ensures that accessibility is considered at the beginning of the buying process.
When designing and delivering the Company’s internal and external programs and services, accessibility considerations must be part of the process right from the very start.
Currently there is no standard approach for ensuring all programs, processes and services have taken accessibility into account.
H2Oil Energy Inc. does not coordinate a transportation system, or a fleet of transportation vehicles as defined in the Accessible Canada Act. This means that standards for transportation are not in the scope of this plan.
To align with H2Oil Energy Inc’s commitment to make our workplace environment accessible to all, we have developed our Accessibility Plan in consultation with our employees, including those with disabilities.
We gathered feedback and input from our team members and external organizations in several ways:
We will continue to survey employees, including those with disabilities and any working groups that have been developed as part of this Accessibility Plan, to measure progress and ensure that we realize the changes we’ve set out to achieve.
Refers to the needs of persons with disabilities being intentionally and thoughtfully considered when products, services and facilities are built or modified so they can be used and enjoyed by persons of all abilities.
The Accessible Canada Act defines a barrier as “anything—including anything physical, architectural, technological or attitudinal, anything that is based on information or communications or anything that is the result of a policy or a practice—that hinders the full and equal participation in society of persons with an impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment or a functional limitation.”
The Accessible Canada Act defines a disability as “any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment—or a functional limitation— whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.”