Occupational Health & Safety

Come Home Safe

At Metro, we believe that the health, safety and the well-being of our work family is vital to the continued success of the company. Nothing is more important than ensuring we all get back home safe and healthy to our loved ones at the end of each day.

Safety is non-negotiable and zero harm is a worthy goal to pursue.

​Safety is at the core of everything we do. We promote and foster a culture where people truly care about one another and where everyone shares in our goal of zero incidents. It is for this reason we have the Journey to Zero Harm campaign to remind us of the goal and the fact it is not a quick fix.

Health, safety and environment focuses on uncompromised safety core values, personal commitment and a passionate belief in achieving zero injuries. We look to achieve this through frontline leadership, positive recognition, safe work behaviors, accountability at all levels.

We commit to this vision of causing zero-harm by ensuring:

  • No job or task is so urgent or critical to so as to endanger anybody
  • We watch out for one another by fostering a people centered focus
  • We make informed decisions based on reviewing every task with structured planning
  • We will only proceed where hazards are identified and suitable risk controls are established
  • We follow safety instructions and ensure these are adequate and appropriate
  • Non-essential and complex processes that hinder safety are eliminated and ensure the right standards and controls are established and staff have the knowledge, skills and supervision to follow these
  • Anything unsafe is addressed swiftly and without delay
  • Our behavior and accountability plan plays an essential role in a positive safety culture, both on and off-the-job
  • We embrace change and foster the ethos of always being part of the solution in safety initiatives

Change is good!

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset, and we are dedicated to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all. We’re continuously looking for innovative ways to improve our safety practices and to work with our trade partners to embrace a mindset that is unwilling to compromise when it comes to keeping people safe at work.

We retain Certificate of Recognition (BC Construction) and SAFE Certified (BC Forestry) however we believe we need to continuously improve. As a result, we embrace the Japanese management concept of Kaizen (Change for Good) and the Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle which complement one another as these are based on Continuous Improvement under the principles of CSA Z45001 the Canadian standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) and ISO 45001 international standard.

We have evolved our safety practices by embracing technology both in the office and on the job site and have both internal apps that are used as well as an new software solution to unify our systems and processes across the entire organization.

Safety Through Innovation

Safety is a top priority at Metro Testing & Engineering; as a company we take an active approach in all facets of our Health and Safety Program through our Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee and regular Toolbox Meetings.  All new hires must successfully complete Metro Testing + Engineering’s employee orientation, which includes our safety policies, ethical and business standards and safe work procedures.  Orientation also includes WHMIS and MSDS training.

Metro Testing & Engineering is double COR certified.

The Safety and Innovation Team at Metro Testing + Engineering developed, and are constantly updating the features and functionality of Metro’s Safety App.  The App gives users the ability to submit a FLRA when they arrive at a work site and provides for a faster review and turn around time for approval or resolution required to proceed with work if a potential hazard is identified.  The App also allows users to complete monthly equipment and vehicle inspections on-line and provides a sense of connection and confidence that their team is right there at the touch of a button supporting them.

The Safety App also facilitates easy data production making the work site and Metro’s role on site safer, more efficient and more cost effective for everyone.