Health and Safety (H&S)
GSC offers its members a specialized service for creating or simply updating your prevention program. The service is available in all our branches: Laval, Brossard, Quebec City and Gatineau, or in virtual mode, whichever suits you best.
What is OHS?
Occupational health and safety (OHS) covers all measures, practices, laws and regulations designed to :
- Protect workers' health (prevention of occupational illness).
- Ensure safety (accident risk reduction and management).
- Promoting well-being in the workplace.
In practice, this includes :
- Identifying and managing risks on construction sites.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Prevention training.
- Workplace accident investigations.
Legal obligations of employers and workers.
Objective: to prevent work-related accidents and illnesses and ensure a safe and healthy environment for all.
Who's concerned?
Workers - follow rules, use PPE, report hazards.
Employers and contractors - implement preventive measures, provide training and PPE, ensure site safety.
Foremen and supervisors - supervise teams, identify and correct hazards, apply procedures.
OHS representatives (committees, worker representatives) - participate in prevention, represent workers, collaborate with the employer.
Sector associations and regulatory bodies (e.g. CNESST) - supervise, monitor and support the application of laws and regulations.
In short, OHS is a shared responsibility that helps prevent accidents, protect health and ensure the smooth running of worksites.
The importance of OHS for us
In construction, the risks are real. At GSC, OHS is at the heart of our priorities, because it protects our most precious asset: YOU, our members. By putting prevention at the heart of our approach, we reduce risks, improve your working conditions and enhance the value of your profession. On-site safety is both a right and a shared responsibility. We are proud to support you - because your well-being and safety are our priority. GSC, Training to build.
Our services for GSC members
Free offer: Delivery of a General Prevention Program in Word format (can be modified by the customer). Service offered by telephone and subsequently sent by e-mail.
Paid service: Please contact us directly so we can refer you to our recommended partner to assist you with your customized prevention program needs!