1. Contractor Site Safety Orientation
St. Clair Ethanol Plant – 2017
Welcome to the St. Clair Ethanol Plant – my name is (blank). If you have any questions during your orientation, please let me know.
Our Site Safety Orientation is valid for one year.

2. Welcome!
No Cell Phones
Emergency Exits
Washroom

3. Suncor’s Key Beliefs All incidents can be prevented
To work here, you must be committed to working safely
Environmentally responsible operations are essential to our success
– strong hazard identification is key to seeking and controlling hazards before they result in an incident.
3. Planning your work with consideration and controls for Environmental impact are key – all leaks and spills must be reported and cleaned up immediately

4. Journey to Zero Elimination of all occupational injuries and illnesses
Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Know the rules, follow the rules. Know what’s safe and what’s not. If it’s not safe, don’t do it.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the work you are doing, please STOP and ask for clarification.
Remember: your decisions, actions and behavior at our site have the potential to affect everyone you work with.
Suncor is on a Journey to Zero. This program was developed in 2002 with the hope that one day we will be able to reach zero occupational injuries and illness.
We ask for your commitment to ensure that all contractors and employees are aware of and support Suncor’s Journey to Zero.
We know that zero injuries are possible and we ask for your commitment, dedication and determination to make this happen.

5. Operational Discipline
Seek Knowledge and Understanding
Understand not just what you do, but why you do it. Continually seek greater knowledge about the systems, processes, and hazards in and around the workplace.
Adhere to Procedures
Do not take or tolerate shortcuts. If the procedure is incorrect, communicate this to your supervisor so that it can be updated.
Use a Questioning Attitude to Surface Problems
Consistently ask what could go wrong. Check for out-of-the-ordinary conditions and learn to anticipate potential problems. Do not assume things are okay – verify!
Expect Accountability
Hold others accountable, and expect them to do the same. Back up co-workers by looking out for what they may have missed. Intervene and stop an operation when necessary.
Collaborate
Determine who you need to work with for best results. Ask who else can add value and work together to share knowledge and understanding,
Suncor has outlined 5 operational discipline behaviors that we strive to apply to our day-to-day activities. The Suncor St. Clair Ethanol Plant requests that all workers be aware of, and apply these behaviours as well.

6. Safety Requirements
All contractors working at the Suncor St. Clair Ethanol site must have current approval through Avetta (or have a deviation signed) and have Safe Work Practices that ensure workers are protected at all times that are equivalent or more stringent to those of Suncor’s Suncor’s minimum EH&S requirements, located online at: Workers must also arrive at SCEP fully trained and competent to perform their work scope, with valid training and associated documentation available for review upon request. If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the EHS Department at any time.

7. “Competent Person”
MOL Definition (Occupational Health and Safety Act, section 1):
Qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance
Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations that apply to the work
Has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace
Valid training is considered to be any training provided by a certified trainer that is documented, and has an expiration date that has not been surpassed. In the event that your training certificate does not specify an expiration date, SCEP will not accept anything that has exceeded 3 years since its issue date or for which relevant legislation defines an expiry/refresh cycle.

8. Emergency Procedures If you hear an Emergency Siren: STOP work
Turn off all sources of ignition (including golf carts)
Establish a safe route (wind, location, etc.)
Walk and Report to an ASSEMBLY AREA
If you are not accounted for – we will look for you!
Your supervisor is responsible for headcount of your group. If you are separated from your supervisor during assembly activities – please notify the headcount warden.
In the event of an actual emergency – all permits are cancelled
Until an “All Clear” has been issued you must follow your Emergency Plan
Notify the headcount warden, the control room– ext. 245, someone with a radio, or in person – detailing your location, etc.

9. Emergency Assembly Areas
Area 1: Administration Building Parking lot
Area 2: East of where grains trucks enter
Area 3: Northwest corner of grains
Area 4: off CO2 Crescent by the Maintenance Storage
Area 5: EH&S Trailer
Area 6: Administration Building Lunch Room
A copy of this map is displayed in numerous different locations throughout the site. When you reach your work area, take a quick scan to determine your closest assembly area, the wind sock locations, and which direction the wind is travelling. This will save time during an emergency
If you would like a copy of this map, I would be happy to provide one to you.

10. Emergency Siren Alarm Test: Monday 12:35 PM
Fire Alarm system for evacuation - Audio-visual alarm is red with Fire written on the side, and a strobe light in the centre.
CO2 audio-visual alarms are located at the entrance doors and inside building -broken tone sound when activated/amber lens visual
Alarm Test: Monday 12:35 PM

11. Windsocks
Orange windsocks are located throughout the facility to determine wind direction.

12. Eye Wash/Safety Showers
Eye Wash and Safety Showers are located in the Process Building, both Energy Centres, Grains and outside
To Operate Eye Wash
Step on the foot paddle/or push the hand paddle
The Operate the Shower
Pull down on the ring

13. First Aid Kits
First Aid Kits can be found throughout the site When removing an item from the First Aid Kit, you must report the incident to the Shift Supervisor Should you require offsite medical attention, notify the Control Room immediately

14. Safety Data Sheet/ Material Safety Data Sheet
Electronic database accessed on Suncor computer through The Core
Physical copies can be made available upon request
Anything brought onto our site that requires an SDS/MSDS must go through a chemical approvals process

15. Designated Substances
Benzene: in the gasoline used to denature Ethanol
Closed ended system – risk is very minimal
Silica: in the molecular sieve beds at the site and may be present in sand blast materials
in the insulation inside our Thermal Oxidizers
If you will be conducting a confined space entry in the thermal oxidizers, additional PPE and safety requirements will be required.
Mercury: found in Lab equipment and inside fluorescent lightbulbs
Mercury spill kits are available onsite
Lead: may be found in non-corrosive paints and in the hydrometers in our Lab

16. WHMIS – some examples of bulk storage
Sulphuric Acid
Caustic
All workers who attend the St. Clair Ethanol Plant must have valid WHMIS certification.
The following WHMIS regulated substances can be found in the field. All are very clearly labelled. As with any WHMIS regulated substance, take note of the MSDS and the workplace labels and symbols before beginning work.
This is not a comprehensive list of WHMIS regulated substances here at SCEP. A full list can be found in our MSDS database, this is just some examples.

17. Mould, Mycotoxins and H. Capsulatum and Cryptococcus Spores
Due to the nature of our process – Mould, Mycotoxins and H. Capsulatum and Cryptococcus Spores may be present throughout the facility. Mould – may be found throughout the facility, with visible accumulations on tanks, buildings, sample points etc. Mycotoxin – may be present in corn and corn related dust H. Capsulatum and Cryptococcus Spores – present in bird droppings Due to low risk of exposure, currently there aren’t any exposure limits for these contaminants – however we recommend limiting exposure wherever practicable

18. Mould
Microorganisms that can produce tiny particles called spores, as part of their reproductive cycle
Release their spores into the air when disturbed by air movement or contact
Can be red, blue, brown, green, white or black
Can be actively growing or dormant
The main route of exposure is through inhalation of airborne fungal spores
Potential health effects:
Allergic reactions
Irritation
Infections (respiratory tract)
Several factors affect the likelihood of adverse health effects:
Nature of fungal material
Degree/duration of exposure
Susceptibility of exposed people
An individual’s susceptibility varies with genetic predisposition, age, state of health, concurrent exposures and previous sensitization

19. Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are potentially present in contaminated (mouldy) corn\
Type of mycotoxins that may be present include aflatoxins, Fumonisins, Trichothecenes, Vomitoxin
Due to low risk of exposure, currently there aren’t any exposure limits for mycotoxins – utilizing controls in place will provide protection from potential exposure
Potential Health Effects:
Sensitization and immune response (allergies)
Infectious effects
Toxic effects (in individuals that are immunocompromised)

20. H. Capsulatum and Cryptococcus Spores
Forms of fungus that can be found in bird droppings (ex. Pigeons)
Main route of exposure for H. Capsulatum and Cryptococcus is through inhalation of the fungal spores
Potential Health Effects – Histoplasmosis
Short term pneumonia/flu-like symptoms
Lung function issues
Chronic lung disease
Calcification of lungs
H. Capsulatum Spores
Cryptococcus Spores
Vast number of people experience no symptoms at all
Often no treatment is needed for those with mild forms of Histoplasmosis
Fungal medical treatment required in severe cases
Infections are extremely rare in people who are healthy
Most cases occur in people who are immunocompromised

21. Mould, Mycotoxin and H. Capsulatum/Cryptococcus Controls/PPE
Minimize disturbance. Minimize dust accumulation via wet methods, or HEPA vac when dry methods are necessary
Pace your work to minimize dust in poorly ventilated areas
Personal Protective Equipment
Gloves
Eye protection
FR Disposable coveralls
Respirator with P100 filter

22. Personal Protective Equipment
Fire Retardant Clothing (long-sleeves must be worn at all times)
All outer-layers MUST be fire retardant
Non-FR “hoodies” cannot be exposed
Safety Glasses with side shields
CSA-approved “green patch” safety work boots
Minimum 6-inches in height
Defined heel
Laced to the top
Hearing Protection in designated areas
Gloves worn as needed
Reflective Vest – when working alongside moving equipment
Hard Hats must be worn in the forward-facing position (brim to the front)
Exception: when welding activities require the hard hat to be worn backward, a reversible hard hat, showing the CSA reverse orientation performance mark shall be worn
During the TA – hearing protection is still required in all designated areas – no exceptions will be tolerated

23. PPE Continued
Contact lenses are permitted – must be used in conjunction with appropriate safety eyewear
No loose articles of clothing or jewelry
All long hair must be tied back or tucked in
The use of contact lenses is permitted throughout the site, however, they are not a substitute for protective eyewear. Appropriate eye protection must be utilized at all times. SCEP recommends the use of prescription safety eyewear.
All loose articles of clothing, jewelry, and long hair must be tried back – these can become caught in moving equipment etc.

24. Respiratory Protection
If there is potential to don a respirator as part of your work activities, contractors must be properly fit tested
All contractors must be clean shaven to ensure the proper utilization of a respirator, should they need to don one.

25. Respiratory Protection
These photos show the acceptable level of “clean shaven” to receive a proper and safe respiratory protection seal. As previously mentioned you must be able to successfully don a respirator as part of your work activities as needed.

26. FR Exclusion Zones
Workers are permitted to refrain from wearing Fire Retardant Clothes on the perimeter paved roadway to the gravel roadway to the Contractor trailers
Workers must still wear:
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses
CSA-approved “green patch” safety work boots
Long-sleeves/Long pants
PPE requirements are in effect until you are past the orange snow fence by the EH&S Trailer at the south end of the plant.
The purpose of the FR Exclusion Zones is to facilitate the movement of workers from the front of the plant to their trailers during TA without have to don their Fire Retardant Clothing. Workers are to stay exclusively to the identified roadways, you are not to deviate from theses paths at any time while not wearing the appropriate PPE.
In these zones, workers must continue to wear hard hats, safety glasses, work boots, and long-sleeved shirts and full length pants. Deviation from any of this PPE will not be tolerated.

27. Suncor has developed 6 Life Saving Rules that are of the utmost importance.
The rules align with International Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) standards, an internationally recognized set of rules that is the same all over the world.
The new Life Saving Rules are linked to those activities within the industry that have the highest historic potential for life threatening incidents. Suncor believes this is key to preventing Serious Injuries and Fatalities (SIF).
Deviation from or failure to follow the Life Saving Rules may result in serious consequences.

28. SIF Precursors A serious injury or fatality (SIF)
SIF precursors are hazardous situations in which management controls are either absent, ineffective, or not complied with, and could reasonably result in a serious injury or fatality if the situation is allowed to continue. It is important to evaluate your work to determine which SIF precursors are part of your work and take the time to ensure controls are in place to eliminate or mitigate the hazards – and record these controls on your safe work permit or hazard assessment document (i.e TASC Card)

29. Fit For Duty
All workers must arrive at the St. Clair Ethanol Plant in a state that is considered fit for duty
Notify your supervisor of any prescription or over-the-counter medications that may have the potential to impact the work they are doing.

30. Safe Work Permits
A Safe Work Permit will be obtained for all work activities at the site and the requirements/controls outlined during the Safe Work Permit (and any supporting documentation) will be followed at all times.
It is important that the permit issuer and receiver have a meaningful two-way conversation to ensure everyone understands the scope of work, hazards and controls. Take time to ask questions and walk the job if necessary
Safe Work Permits are issued for:
Cold Work
Hot Work
Confined Space Entry
Excavation
The Safe Work Permit must be kept on the job site at all times.
Permits are issued from the Control Room by the Shift Supervisor. During Turn Around they are issues from the Permit Trailer

31. Confined Space Entry
Require current certification in Confined Space Awareness, Working at Heights, and Respiratory/Fit Testing
Familiarity with Hazardous Energy Control procedures and equipped with a personal lock
Entrants should be familiar with the Assessment of the Confined Space, the Rescue Plan specific to that space, and participate in the pre-entry meeting
Fall protection must be utilized for rescue purposes
No entry is to take place without an initial gas test and an attendant present
Communication must be maintained between the attendant and entrant at all times

32. Working at Heights
All workers must be trained and competent to work at heights (8-hour MOL certified course) and to don the appropriate PPE.
A worker must ensure that a fall protection system is utilized when work is to be conducted at heights where there is the potential of:
Falling more than 1.8 meters (6 ft.) or
Falling into operating machinery, or
Falling into water or other liquid, or
Falling into or onto a hazardous substance or object, or
Falling through an open work surface
A documented rescue plan must be in place, be communicated to those affected, and a means of communication with Operations (i.e. radio) must be present
All fall arrest devices must be CSA-certified and must be inspected before each use and annually
Fall protection is required when activities are conducted that have affected or the could affect the efficacy of an engineered guardrail(i.e. using a step ladder or ladder on a platform will raise you above the safe zone)
When working a heights a hazard analysis must be conducted (as part of TASC Card and Safe Work Permit)to identify the hazards associated with the work and determine the controls necessary to ensure that the potential fall hazard and dropped objects/unsecured objects at heights hazards are eliminated, isolated and/or fall restraints are in place to ensure the work can be performed safely.

33. Miller Turbo Lite SRL
As a precautionary restriction due to an incident at another Suncor facility, the St. Clair Ethanol Plant will not permit the use of Miller Turbo Lite SRLs until investigations are completed. Any questions may be forwarded to your SCEP contact or EH&S department.

34. Dropped Objects
Dropped objects are one of the most prominent SIF precursors – and are typically the the result of poor communication, lack of signage or warning about work overhead, failure to secure the area below, and/or poor housekeeping
Importance of communicating the hazards associated with your work (i.e. barricades, signs, verbal warnings)
Ensure tools and equipment are secured properly at height (tool lanyards and toe boards are a great way to mitigate risk)
Practice good housekeeping at heights – if there is no mess, then it can’t fall below
If you will be issued a radio, ensure that it is properly secured through either a holster or a belt strap – can become a risk of a falling object as well!
Treatment of work surface and handrails (i.e. plywood, mesh netting etc.) where is does not introduce another hazard
When working at height, a hazard analysis must be conducted (TASC Card and SWP) to identify the hazards associated with the work and determine the controls necessary to ensure that the potential fall hazard and dropped objects/unsecured objects at height hazards are eliminated, isolated and/or fall restraints are in place to ensure the work can be performed safely
When working a heights a hazard analysis must be conducted (as part of TASC Card and Safe Work Permit)to identify the hazards associated with the work and determine the controls necessary to ensure that the potential fall hazard and dropped objects/unsecured objects at heights hazards are eliminated, isolated and/or fall restraints are in place to ensure the work can be performed safely.

35. Mobile and Lifting Equipment
All operators must perform a documented pre-work inspection and these inspections must be turned in to their foreman when the job is complete
Workers must have a valid license, utilize fall protection and tie off to an engineered tie point when utilizing elevated work platforms, such as JLG’s, Scissor Lifts, etc. Workers must also have a documented rescue plan and be familiar with this rescue plan
As per Ontario Regulation 213/91 Construction Projects:
147.(1) A worker who operates an elevating platform shall, before using it for the first time, be given oral and written instruction on the operation and be trained to operate that class of elevating work platform.

36. Safe Use of Ladders When utilizing ladders, workers must:
Maintain 3 point contact
Do Not carry tools and equipment up ladders
Ensure ladders are tied off
Ensure ladders extend at least 3 feet above the work platform
Keep your body within the rails of the ladder at all times (do not reach)
These are some best practices for ladder use here on site, and in your daily life.

37. Hazardous Energy Control – Lock out/Tag out
All contractors involved in/and or affected by hazardous energy control must review the isolation and if approved, apply their personal lock and tag
SCEP expects that all individuals associated with the work involving an isolation will apply their lock – no exceptions!
Isolations must remain in place until the completion of the work – not the end of the work day!

38. Equipment
All contractors and supervisors must arrive at the site with the appropriate tools and equipment required to perform their task
All equipment must have current certification, where applicable, and be in good working condition
The use of modified equipment or tools at the Suncor St. Clair Ethanol site is prohibited.
All ground tool boxes (“gang boxes”) must have locking hinges to prevent injury

39. Overhead Doors Utilize man doors at all times for personnel movement
Move equipment through overhead doors only when the door is fully raised and engaged
DO NOT EVER walk under an overhead door when it is in motion – do not place yourself in the Line of Fire

40. Field Level Risk Assessment/Job Safety Analysis
Job Hazard Analysis outlining hazards and controls implemented must be completed prior to starting work
This information should be documented on a Task Analysis Safety Card (which we have available for your use) or another appropriate means that your company has
The use of TASC cards provide an opportunity for all individuals associated with a job the appropriate time to discuss the steps that will be taken to complete the job, the hazards that are associated with the job, and the controls that have been established to mitigate these hazards

41. Reporting is Important
Whether it be an;
Incident With Loss (IWL)
Incident No Loss: an incident that did not, but under different circumstances could have resulted in injury to a person or damage to/loss of equipment, material, quality, product, process, the environment; or business loss; or financial harm (Previously referred to as a “near-miss”)
or a
Hazardous Condition
Please report as soon as possible.
To prevent future incidents, everyone must watch for and report incidents and hazards, even when no one is hurt and no damage is done. We must watch out for each other by helping to proactively address risks as part of our journey to zero
By capturing appropriate hazards and incidents without loss (near misses), we can prevent or reduce the frequency and severity of incidents
We must back up our co-workers by looking out for what they may have missed
There is a direct correlation between the number (and quality) of hazards and incidents that are reported and incident frequency
It is absolutely imperative to pay particular attention to hazards and INL that had SIF potential

42. Tool Box Talks
All contractors must participate in documented Tool Box Talks daily
Topics for Tool Box talks are available from your Suncor contact or the EH&S Department if need be.

43. Personal Electronic Devices
The use of cell phones – or any other personal electronic devices – throughout the hazardous process areas is forbidden All personal electronic devices must be turned OFF – not on silent or vibrate Cell phones may only be used in the Administration Building, the external parking lot, and contractor trailers Cell phone use is prohibited in Smoking Area #1.

44. Designated Smoking Areas
There are 2 designated smoking areas at SCEP – these are the only areas where smoking will be allowed
All cigarettes and matches (butane-lighters will not be accepted) must remain in your lunch room
Located north of the scales and East of the Change House
Located south of the EH&S Trailer
Full PPE must be worn inside of smoking area #1 as it is still part of the process area, however, smoking area #2 is outside of the process area and PPE requirements are no longer in effect.
Breaks shall occur inside of contractor trailers, these areas should be used for smoking only (no food or drink, etc.)

45. Parking Vehicle parking with the Process Area(s) will not be tolerated
Contractors must park vehicles within identified areas only
if a vehicle is not part of a job – park in designated parking area(s)
All vehicles must be backed into parking spaces
All vehicles parked onsite must be left with the key in the ignition and door unlocked
Limit the number of contractor vehicles onsite during Turn Around

46. Rules Of The Road
Safe driving rules of the road are imperative to maintaining a safe work environment
Speed Limit on St. Clair Ethanol Ave. prior to the main gate: 40 km/h
Speed Limit inside the plant (beyond the main gate): 20 km/h

47. Remember… To work here you must be committed to working safely
All incidents must be reported immediately
If you are unsure … ASK
If it’s not safe, don’t do it.