Safety and Wellness - Canada International Construction

We Put Safety First

CIC's paramount Corporate Value is 'We Put Safety First'. This commitment is reflected in the meticulous execution of work on our sites, adhering to stringent operational safety standards and our comprehensive health and safety systems. We are proud to cultivate a culture that prioritizes the well-being of all individuals involved in its projects. These foundational elements collectively create an environment that ensures everyone returns home healthy and without injury each day. We believe in continuous learning and acknowledge that errors will happen; what matters is having the capacity to fail safely. This belief is ingrained in our robust safety culture, initiated by senior leadership who exemplify CIC's Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) principles.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Hard hats, gloves, boots, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses, and ear protection.
Training and Education: Workers should be trained in safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the proper use of equipment.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and assess risks.
Fall Protection: Use of guardrails, safety nets, and personal fall arrest systems where there are risks of falling.
Equipment Safety: Proper maintenance and operation of machinery to avoid malfunctions and injuries.
Emergency Preparedness: First aid kits, emergency exits, and communication plans should be available on-site

Canada International Construction is a proud member of the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC). The Council was formed in early 2023 with twelve founding members: Aecon, Canada International Construction, Dragados, EBC, EllisDon, Graham, Kiewit, Ledcor, Pennecon, Canada International Construction, Pomerleau, and AtkinsRÈalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin). This group of companies represents over 145,000 workers, 185 million person-hours, and over $25 billion in revenue annually. The collective mission of the Council is to be a force for positive change in the construction industry in Canada, by leveraging the collective safety capacity of the membership to foster improved performance. The key priority and focus area defined by the CCSC is the alignment of larger general contractors around HSE high risk standar

Health and Wellness

Canada International Construction is committed to the health and wellness of all team members through an active caring model that promotes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Each of our project sites and offices has a Health and Wellness program. The purpose of these programs is to offer team members comprehensive health services and ensure they have prompt access to quality care. In support, we provide information and resources that educate and encourage the total well-being of our employees and their families. We firmly believe a wellness-oriented environment encourages workers to adopt habits and behaviors that promote better health, a safe work site, and improved quality of life. It’s our mission to cultivate a work environment where employees will look forward to doing their job and doing it well. We believe in continuous learning and acknowledge that errors will happen; what matters is having the capacity to fail safely. This belief is ingrained in our robust safety culture, initiated by senior leadership who exemplify CIC's Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) principles.

We are creating and sustaining a culture which promotes an incident-free environment and provides the safest workplace possible to live injury free every day.

Our safety-first approach is trademarked as Building L.I.F.E.® (Living Injury Free Every day). Our program strives to eliminate worksite incidents and mitigate hazards through: operational safety pre-planning; shared EH&S standards and policies; mandatory inspections, training programs, and most importantly, by empowering of trade workers.

Our efforts are guided by these key safety principles:
– All injuries are preventable.
– Coach and practice safe behavior.
– Engage with teams to properly plan work.
– Perform a task only if it is safe.
– Speak up and stop work if there is an unsafe
condition or safer way to perform a task.