An Integrated Approach to Illness and Injury Prevention and Disability Management
In support of Zero-Harm and the prevention of illnesses and injuries, Petro-Canada identifies potential occupational health risks and proactively monitors the working environment to minimize potential hazards.
Medical monitoring programs are recommended to employees who are at risk of exposure to potential health hazards. This is coupled with ongoing industrial hygiene sampling to proactively measure workplace exposures and provide exposure control solutions. We work with contractors to promote health hazard identification, assessments and monitoring of their employees. In addition, we have programs to manage occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses within the workplace.
Our integrated disability management program involves early intervention to positively alter the course of medical absence due to an illness or injury. The process is overseen by a cross-functional group of professionals, including occupational health professionals, human resources, benefits and the Employee Assistance Program consultants. This group works together with the supervisor and employee to facilitate early, safe and productive returns to work.
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Product Safety
Our focus on health and safety also extends to the products we purchase and produce. Purchased chemical products must be approved to the highest standard by representatives of our environment, health and safety team prior to use.
For the controlled products Petro-Canada produces, product safety specialists generate material safety data sheets (MSDSs) with additional technical input from process engineers, chemists, industrial hygienists and occupational health advisors. MSDSs for our controlled products are authored, stored and retrieved using a commercially available MSDS management system. This system allows MSDSs to be produced in different languages or legal formats to meet the requirements of international customers.
In Canada, where the majority of our products are developed and manufactured, we adhere to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) legislation. Equivalent systems guide the development and distribution of MSDSs where we operate and sell our products worldwide.
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Wellness in the Workplace
Wellness and a healthy lifestyle is a part of Petro-Canada’s safety commitment to our employees and contractors. We have implemented various programs to promote employee wellness that are tailored to specific business needs and environments.
Petro-Canada’s North American Natural Gas business unit has developed a wellness program to promote positive and healthy lifestyle choices among its employees. One part of the program is wellness screenings, which provide employees with information about their current state of health.
We also have an Occupational Health program in our International & Offshore business, providing health-related services to all of our international locations. Wellness initiatives, such as the annual flu program and wellness calendars, form a large and important part of this program.
Ergonomics is an increasingly important aspect of employee wellness. Each of our occupational health centres has its own approach to managing ergonomic hazards. In our larger centres, employees are invited to group workshops to learn more about chair and workstation adjustment, the office products available to enhance workstation comfort and functionality, and the importance of repositioning and exercises. The goal is for employees to take the information learned during the session and make the necessary adjustments at their workstations. If additional followup is required, employees arrange a one-on-one consultation with occupational health experts.
Employee Assistance Program
Petro-Canada’s employees and their families can access the Employee Assistance Program at any time. This comprehensive program provides confidential, professional assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems that affect their personal lives and, in some cases, their professional lives.
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