Field Staff Safety

What you will find in this section:

• Personal Responsibilities.

• Personal Protective Equipment Requirements.

• Common Hazards encountered by Field Staff.

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Personal Responsibility 

Shakti is an independent natured company and we make an effort to provide you with all the tools you need to succeed, we expect that you are responsible for yourself. 

We hope that in the case you are experiencing something that may inhibit your ability to perform in the workplace, that you will communicate it to your Supervisor, JHSC Member or Human Resources Department so that we can navigate any challenges with you. 

Shakti is adopting a Proactive care model in the workplace, rather than a Reactive model. This means that we want to reduce issues before they arrive. 

5 Pillars of prevention  that minimizes mental and whole-body health risk factors:

• Reduce Stress

• Sleep well

• Regulate Emotions

• Build Social connections

• Whole body care (ergonomics on the clock, and stretching off the clock) 

If there is any way that Shakti can support you further in your wellbeing while working please communicate with us so we can improve.

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🤓 Personal Protective Equipment ⛑️

What is PPE? PPE refers to specialized clothing or equipment worn to minimize exposure to workplace hazards. These hazards can include chemical, radiological, physical, electrical, mechanical, or other dangers that could cause injury or illness.  

At Shakti there are mandatory PPE requirements and contract specific requirements. 

Mandatory PPE must be with you every day that you are working at Shakti. Our mandatory PPE consists of:

• High Visibility Outer Clothing

  • Must contain a relfective X on the back.

  • Reflective stripes on the front.

  • Must be a solid high visibility colour.

  • Must have the colour portion be thicker than the palm of your hand.

• Corks or CSA Approved Footwear (contract dependant)

• Arms and Legs must be covered for protection from environmental factors.

• Gloves

• Safety Whistle (must be on your person)

• Safety Glasses (must be on your person while planting in bags)

• Bear Spray (must be on your person and safely stored)

• Radio (must be on your person)

• On remote worksites a Satellite device will be given to each team of 2 (must be kept on team member)

• Hard hat or approved climbing helmet (contract specific)

It is your responsibility to maintenance and care for your PPE. If any of your equipment is breaking down or no longer able to function as intended it is your responsibility to replace or repair your equpment to be ready and available for work.

Be sure to check out our Tree planting and Cone Picking Explainer page which includes some job specific ergonomic tips.