Sub-Contractor Pre-Qualification

I acknowledge that a WCB account in GOOD STANDING must be in place for the PROVINCE in which the work is being PERFORMED.

I acknowledge that $5,000,000 Commercial General Liability or a combination of Commercial General Liability + Umbrella must be in place. Policy must be valid during the period that work will be performed. “Credence Construction Ltd.” must be listed as policy holder or additional insured.

On behalf of the contractor, I am authorized to acknowledge the following safety briefing and agree to abide by all of the items within: Failure to follow these may result in disciplinary action or removal from project. General: • All sub-contractors will comply with all Credence policies and procedures. Please refer to the Credence Health & Safety Manual for a complete listing of policies and procedures. • All sub-contractors must be pre-approved for work on Credence jobsites using the Credence Sub-Contractor Pre-Qualification system. • All sub-contractor employees must complete a Credence sub-contractor orientation before starting work onsite. This orientation is available online or in person. • ZERO TOLERANCE for consuming or being in possession of drugs and/or alcohol on any Credence Jobsite. • Contractors may be subjected to pre-access/post-incident drug & alcohol testing while working for Credence. • Harassment and bullying will not be tolerated. • Credence Construction must receive a copy of all SDS sheets for intended project products before arrival on site. • Theft and vandalism of Credence property will not be tolerated. • Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas. • Single action lighters are not allowed anytime while on any job site. (BIC Lighters) • All strings on “bunny hugs” or “hoodies” must be removed in order to be allowed on the job site. • Respirators must be fit tested using an approved method. • NO jewellery allowed except detachable tear away medical alert bracelets and stud type earrings. • ALL Incidents will be reported Immediately to Credence Supervisor. • Manual lifting of 50lbs or more will not be performed without assistance. • If working alone, you must be in contact with someone every 15 minutes. • All Lock Out Tag Out must be coordinated through a Credence Supervisor before starting work. • All legislation must be followed for the jurisdiction which work is being performed. 1. Paperwork: • TASC Cards (FLRA) must be completed for each task that is performed. • Toolbox Talks will be completed daily by each team. • Safety Meetings will be conducted weekly with entire crew. • Worksite Safety Inspections will be conducted weekly. • Emergency Response Plan must be developed & posted. 2. Training: • Onsite Orientations are to be scheduled 48hrs before arriving on site. • All contractor, sub-contractor certs must be provided 48hrs before arriving on site. • Proof of Fall Protection training is required before working at heights. • Proof of Confined Space Training is required before entering or attending a confined space. • All trade certifications must be provided. • SCOT/CSTS Training or equivalent is required for all crew members. • Proof of Powered Mobile Equipment training (forklift, JLG etc.) is required before operating any piece of PME. 3. Working at Heights: • Workers must be tied off when feet are at or above the 4ft level. • Non-compliance will result in removal from site. There are no exceptions to this rule. • All equipment must be inspected before each use. • Tool Lanyards must be used when working at heights or any other means of securing items from falling. • Secure hard hats to person with tethers when working at heights. • Keep all material 3ft from leading edge. • Secure all objects when working on elevated surfaces. • Tape and tag off area below. • Do not hang objects over guardrails. • Rescue plan must be in place for all fall protection situations. 4. PPE: • Hard Hat – CSA Approved • Safety Glasses – CSA Approved (NO contact lenses allowed) (Full seal may be required on some sites) • Safety Footwear – CSA Approved, 8-inch Ankle, laced all the way to top. • Gloves – 100% of the time. NO economy gloves. Proper glove for task. • High Vis – 2 or 4 Inch Striping (if 2” striping, it must be integrated into clothing – no suspenders) • Earplugs – To be used when sound level is over 85dBA or workers need to raise their voice. 5. PME: • Equipment check sheets must be filled out daily for each piece of equipment being operated. • Feet must remain on the floor of man baskets at ALL times. • Handrail cannot be used as a step at any time. • Proof of Powered Mobile Equipment training (forklift, JLG etc.) is required before operating any piece of PME. • Need 100% tie off in any Scissor lift, AWP, or other type of personnel lifting device. 6. Credence Permits: • Hot Work – Must be approved by Credence and Client before any Hot Work is performed. • Confined Space – Must be approved by Credence and Client before any work is performed. • Live Power – Must be approved by Credence and qualified Credence electrician before work is performed. • Ground Disturbance – Must be approved by Credence before work is performed. • Lock Removal – Must be approved by Credence before lock is removed. 7. Admin: • All invoices must be emailed to: invoicing@credencegroup.ca Additional contact persons may be CC’d on the email, however if these invoices are not sent to invoicing@credencegroup.ca, they risk not being paid. • All subcontractors must be appropriately registered for sales taxes (GST and PST) in the province/territory/state where the work will be performed. • All subcontractors must be appropriately registered for Workers Compensation (WCB) in the province/territory/state where the work will be performed. • All sub-contractors shall be prepared to sign a statutory declaration to accompany invoice. (where applicable) • If your company uses SiteDocs for safety record management – please Auto-Share all completed safety forms on our project with safety@credencegroup.ca 8. Credence Cardinal Rules • Driving Safety • Work Permits • Working at Heights • Drugs & Alcohol • Lockout/Tagout • Powered Mobile Equipment • Unauthorized Entry into Red Flagged or Hard Barricaded areas • We will never overlook the breaking of a Cardinal Rule, it will always result in disciplinary action regardless of the person or situation. I have read and agree to the items presented above. I acknowledge that failing to follow these may result in disciplinary action or removal from project. I acknowledge that I will communicate these items to any staff that will be working on a Credence Project. Must be signed by an authorized/binding representative of your company.