Occupational Health and Safety

Occupational Health and Safety 0

Total Recordable Injury Frequency rate (TRIF)

Health and Safety Policies and Training

Heliolytics has robust occupational health and safety training and policies in place. We are both proud and grateful to be able to say that, thanks to the hard work of Heliolytics employees and their dedication to a safe work environment, we maintain a 0 Total Recordable Injury Frequency rate (TRIF).

All new employees are trained by a member of the management staff prior to starting work. Trainers (managers, safety directors) and onboarding employees are required to complete a “New Employee Safety Orientation Checklist,” which is given to the project manager or home office and kept in the employee’s personnel file. All employees are also required to review Heliolytics’ Workplace Health and Safety Training document. Additionally, all new employees are required to complete Ontario government-mandated training in Occupational Health and Safety.

Heliolytics’ Health and Safety Plan outlines the roles and responsibilities of Corporate Management, Safety Directors, Inspection Coordinators, and Employees in upholding and adhering to the health and safety of all employees within our organization. Heliolytics is compliant with all local regulatory health and safety requirements including OSHA and WHMIS. All employees receive mandatory health and safety training during their onboarding to the organization.

Identifying Hazards in the Workplace

Aviation safety is left to the flight providers’ and pilots’ discretion. We require proof of insurance and licensing for all pilots and providers, and they must adhere to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and regulations set under Title 14 CFR part 61, part 9, and part 119. Compliance is ensured by the FAA Enforcement office following their enforcement policies.

While in the plane, Heliolytics staff are required to dress appropriately for the conditions (extreme heat or cold), tie long hair back, remove any accessories or jewelry that can get caught in windows/doors, and wear closed-toe shoes. Most of the equipment we use is heavy and staff are encouraged to use proper lifting techniques and use a dolly/cart when transporting equipment over distances.

Heliolytics closely monitors COVID-19 updates in areas where our staff are traveling to/working and adheres to all government guidelines for operating safely in these areas.

Workplace Harassment Prevention Program

Heliolytics is committed to providing a work environment in which all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Workplace harassment is not tolerated by any person in the workplace (including customers, clients, other employers, supervisors, employees, or members of the public, as applicable). The Workplace Harassment Prevention Program applies to all employees, managers, supervisors, temporary employees, students, and subcontractors.

Employees can report incidents or complaints of workplace harassment verbally or in writing. Heliolytics ensures that an investigation appropriate to the circumstance is conducted when the employer, human resources, a manager, or supervisor becomes aware of an incident of workplace harassment or receives a complaint of workplace harassment.

Promotion of Worker Health

In addition to our insurance and benefits packages, Heliolytics also provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through LifeWorks. This program provides free, on-demand, short-term counseling, and an account with Inkblot that gives employees access to online video counseling at a discounted rate.

Heliolytics’ Flight Operations Team is responsible for some of the in-field data capture we conduct via aircraft. In an effort to counter the mental and physical fatigue associated with this important work, we have established specific policies to ensure sufficient decompression days for our staff working overtime, whether outside of standard working hours or traveling as a result of their responsibilities. Separate from, and in addition to, paid vacation time, decompression days are calculated based on time spent in the field and are typically taken immediately upon return from a flight trip.