The Bagg Group Staffing Solutions – Health & Safety Policy Standard

As President of The Bagg Group, I am vitally interested in the occupational health and safety of all of my employees and workers. In recognition and support of the corporate goal of providing a healthy and safe workplace, I am committed to the protection of employees from injury, occupational hazards and occupational disease.

At The Bagg Group, we care about health and safety because,

• We care about our fellow employees;
• It demonstrates respect;
• It is consistent with our company's values and government legislation.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, the provincial legislation applicable in our Ontario operations, is an important public welfare legislation that sets high standards for occupational health and safety in the province. Our company is committed to meeting or exceeding all of the requirements, duties and standards set by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its applicable regulations.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act is based on the internal responsibility system. This is a system of overlapping and concurrent duties on the employer, officers, directors, supervisors and workers at the company. Each level of our employees must be familiar with the circumstances and in full compliance of their respective duties and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

It is essential that everyone is involved in this effort and meets their specific health and safety responsibilities. Each person, Management, Employee and Associate is responsible for:

• Recognizing and preventing occupational illnesses and injuries.
• Reporting issues and maintaining a healthy and safe occupational environment.
• Meeting company safety program requirements and utilizing safe work practices.

As a member of The Bagg Group team, you have a right:

• To expect to have your health and safety respected and protected via safe work practices and procedures in compliance with current legislation;
• To a safe environment, using proper and safe tools, equipment and materials; and
• To participate in making your workplace a safe and healthy place to work.

I encourage and require that every employee not only be concerned about their own occupational health and safety, but also ensure healthy and safe work practices on the part of other employees with whom you work and our customers, clients and the public. A safe and healthy workplace will also mean a safer and healthier facility for our customers, clients and the public. Together, by working safely our business and personal goals will be achieved.


Geoff Bagg, President
January 2010