SAFETY IS OUR TOP PRIORITY WITH ZERO COMPROMISES,
ZERO SHORTCUTS, AND
ZERO EXCUSES
ZERO EXCUSES
At Spark Power, the protection and maintenance of our team’s health and safety, including their physical, psychological, and social well-being, always comes first. This means that our employees can thrive and minimize risks, whether in the field or office. Our company culture incorporates safety into all that we do by prioritizing:
COMMITMENT
Spark is committed to the continuous improvement of our safety management system. We provide support to our team members and promote our safety programs to ensure that safety is the top priority.
PARTICIPATION
All employees, regardless of their division, are encouraged to contribute and participate in our health and safety program. .
INTEGRATION
By committing to best practices across all facets of the business, we integrate safety into all that we do.
24-HOUR SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Spark utilizes an online safety management system that centralizes all health and safety components into one user-friendly system. This makes safety accessible to our employees – anytime, anywhere – and allows us to track the following information:
• Inspections
• Meetings
• Hazard observations
• Document control
• Incidents reports
Using our online safety app, Spark employees have built a high participation safety culture that allows them to take ownership of safety and create accountability with action items, observations, and more.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
We know that our people are our most valuable resource. Spark is fully committed to providing the resources it takes to invest in our employees’ futures by providing them with up-to-date education and training. To achieve this, we have developed national partnerships with reputable vendors to provide job site and operator safety training. We are continuously developing our internal Health and Safety Certification Program to provide comprehensive and technical training to all our employees.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION (COR™)
The Certificate of Recognition (COR™) program is a nationally recognized occupational health and safety standard that allows employers to assess their own health and safety management systems. By achieving COR™, employers can demonstrate to buyers of construction that their health and safety management system has been developed, implemented, and evaluated on an annual basis through comprehensive internal and external audits.
Spark is proud to participate in COR™ certification in all the provinces where we work. We’re currently COR certified in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Manitoba.
ENVIRONMENT
We are committed to sustainable development, which demands economic growth and diligent application of procedures and protocols regarding the environment. Spark strives not only to meet, but where possible, exceed the standards set by government legislation or guidelines through the application of environmental protection measures.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Spark is committed to meeting all applicable statutory and regulatory obligations, along with customer requirements and expectations, with quality, reliability, and efficiency.
We are working ISO certified within our Renewables division that includes ISO 9001 and 45001, to align with our core values of integrating new technologies and implementing effective and efficient business procedures.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
Spark Power is committed to ensuring compliance with accessibility legislation by incorporating policies, procedures, training for employees, and best practices. We will review these policies and practices on a regular basis. Our commitment to making our organization accessible to everyone includes the integration of accessibility legislation with our policies, procedures, and training.
This plan has been developed by our Accessibility Advisory Committee in accordance with the Integrated Regulation. It outlines a strategy to prevent and remove barriers and address the current and future requirements of the AODA. It will be provided in an alternative format upon request.