Effective January 2026
The employer and board members of Petrie Island Canoe Club are vitally interested in the health and safety of its workers, members, volunteers, and participants. Protection of workers from injury or occupational disease is a major continuing objective.
Petrie Island Canoe Club will make every effort to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Under the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, workplace health and safety is a shared responsibility between employer, workers and supervisors. Everyone needs to work together to identify and control hazards and prevent injuries.
Petrie Island Canoe Club, is committed to the following duties:
- Undertake regular, recorded risk assessments of the premises and locations used by the club and all activities undertaken by the club.
- Create a safe environment by putting health and safety measures in place as identified by the assessment.
- Ensure that all employees, members, volunteers, participants are given the appropriate level of training.
- Ensure that all members are aware of, understand and follow the club’s health and safety policy.
- Appoint a competent club member to assist with health and safety responsibilities.
- Ensure that normal operating procedures and emergency operating procedures are in place and known by all employees.
- Provide access to adequate first aid equipment, telephone and qualified first aider at all times.
- Ensure that all employees certifications are up to date and current.
- Report any injuries or accidents sustained during any club activity or whilst on the club premises.
- Ensure that the implementation of the policy is reviewed regularly and monitored for effectiveness
Every worker must protect their own health and safety by working in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and procedures established by the employer. Workers will receive information, training, and competent supervision in their specific work tasks to protect their health and safety.
Petrie Island Canoe Club supports every worker’s right to a safe and healthy workplace and reinforces the idea that workplace injuries are preventable. Every employee at Petrie Island Canoe Club has the Right to know, Right to Participate. Right to Refuse and Right to Protection.