Safety Standards

Performing an ultrasonic corrosion investigation

Kakivik fully comprehends the potentially hazardous nature of conducting work at industrial facilities. Our HSE Manager, HR Manager, Quality & Training Manager, Project Managers, and Site Supervisors work collaboratively to ensure that appropriate and compliant safety information and training are provided in a regularly scheduled and fully documented programmatic effort for our entire workforce.

While some of our clients require that we adhere to and follow their HSE programs, in addition to our own; in no case will Kakivik institute a safety program that falls short of the highest standards. Every employee is charged with the responsibility of working safely; recognizing, reporting and removing hazards; following established safety guidelines; and actively engaging in the continuous improvement of Kakivik’s safety programs and practices.

Safety audits are conducted and include inspection checklists of machinery and equipment, materials handling and storage, use of hand and portable power tools, fire protection systems, electrical systems, housekeeping and maintenance, personal protective equipment, and administrative recordkeeping for safety purposes.

Kakivik mandates the utilization of standard report forms for near misses, unsafe conditions, accident investigations, and injuries and illnesses.

All employees receive new hire safety program orientation; and classroom, field and site-specific training is offered on a systematic and mandatory basis.  Field supervisors, all employees, new hires, and subcontractors participate in daily Toolbox site safety meetings, and weekly documented HSE meetings.

In addition to all OSHA required training, classroom training includes (but is not limited to):

  • Accident investigation
  • Asbestos awareness
  • Benzene awareness
  • Blood borne pathogens
  • Confined space entry/attendant
  • Crane and rigging
  • Defensive driving
  • Electrical safety
  • Emergency action plans
  • Energy isolation (Lock out/Tag out)
  • Environmental & Cultural awareness
  • Fall protection
  • Fire safety & extinguisher use
  • First aid/CPR
  • Forklift safety
  • Hand tool safety
  • HAZCOM basic
  • Hearing conservation
  • Hydrogen sulfide safety
  • Injury reporting
  • In-service safety leadership/mentoring
  • Job safety analysis
  • Ladder safety
  • Maintaining a safe worksite
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Radiation safety (8 hour/40 hour)
  • Sims Training for prevention of soft tissue injuries/proper lifting posture
  • Respiratory protection
  • Scaffold user training
  • Special equipment usage
  • Water survival

Kakivik’s HSE Program offers over 100 specialized safety training courses. Check back regularly for Safety Training courses that are available, on a fee basis, to the public and industry.