City Of Brampton Coproate Policies And Procedures

Question 1

According to the Respectful Workplace policy, the ‘workplace’ includes: (5)

Answer 1

1) city buildings, facilities, sites, land, vehicles, offices or work environment in or near where employees work
2) locations visited by employees while travelling on city business
3) conferences, meetings, vendor/supplier or customer sites
4) work based social gatherings outside normal workplace
5) e-communication (email, text, vm, social media)

Question 2

According to the Respectful Workplace Policy, The Ontario Human Rights Code prohibits actions that discriminate or harass people based on what 13 criteria?

Answer 2

1) age
2) ancestry, colour, race
3) citizenship
4) ethnic origins
5) place of origin
6) creed
7) disability
8) family status
9) marital status
10) gender/gender identity/gender expression
11) record of offences
12) sex
13) sexual orientation

Question 3

According to the Personal Appearance Policy - the policy ensures that all personnel involved in any activity which long hair and jewellery pose a hazard complies with what standard?

Answer 3

It ensures that personnel comply to the standards set out in section 12 67/93 of the OH&SA.

Question 4

According to the Personal Appearance policy, all members in uniform (dress/fatigues) shall keep their hair neat, tidy and well groomed when personnel are? (3)

Answer 4

1) assigned to firefighting, training or maintenance
2) involved in activity where long hair poses health and safety risk
3) wearing a full dress uniform

Question 5

According to the personal appearance policy, hair shall be contoured to the shape of the head and away from the ears, and hair shall not extend past what?

Answer 5

The top edge of the shirt collar.

Question 6

According to the Personal Appearance Policy, offensive body art or tattoos include? (3)

Answer 6

A) graphics that may interpreted as criminal or gang affiliation
B) anything that contravenes the Ontario Human Rights Code
C) anything contrary to community standards, words or phrases or images that insight a neg public impression.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Workplace Inspections Policy ?

Answer 7

To ensure that all FD facilities are inspected on a regular and consistent basis by the assigned personnel.

Question 8

Who’s responsibility is it to ensure that the daily, weekly and monthly inspections, and workplace inspection checklist are completed?

Answer 8

The Captain

Question 9

According to the Workplace Inspection Policy, where there in no Captain assigned to that facility, whose responsibility will it be to ensure inspections are performed?

Answer 9

The Division Chief for that area.

Question 10

According to the Workplace Inspection Policy what will be checked Daily?

Answer 10

1) exit lights working and exits not blocked

2) fire alarm system power lamp operational and not in trouble

Question 11

According to the workplace inspection policy what test will be performed weekly?

Answer 11

Generator run test.

Question 12

According to the workplace inspection policy what will be checked monthly?

Answer 12

• each platoon will complete the checklist for and upload to portal
• ensure fire protection equipment maintenance log is filled out and current

Question 13

According to the workplace inspection policy FPOs will check and record what each week?

Answer 13

• check for open sprinkler control valves

- check for sprinkler dry pipe pressure

Question 14

According to Workplace Inspection policy FPOs will check and record the following each month?

Answer 14

• fire separation doors
• check inspect and test all emerg lighting
• fire extinguishers and sign tags
• test fire alarm systems
• test sprinkler system alarms
• check fire protection equipment maintenance log to ensure ALL checks recorded

Question 15

What is the purpose of the Return to Regular Fire Fighting Duties?

Answer 15

To promote a safe and healthy return to reg firefighting duties while ensuring that critical skill sets and training are maintained.

Question 16

According to the Return to FF duties policy, the returning captain or firefighter must demonstrate proficiency to a Training Officer in?

Answer 16

Captain and Firefighter:

• current AED protocol
• current EMR protocol
• PPE including inspection of SCBA
• Use of PPE including SCBA
• search and rescue with restricted visibility
• as part of a team raising an extension ladder to a 3rd storey window

Firefighter Only:

• operation of a fire pump
• competency in driving fire apparatus

Question 17

According to the Cell Phone Use policy, Dept Issues phones shall only be used for dept business except? (4)

Answer 17

• when a personal emergency exists and a land line is not possible or practical
• when employee required to work beyond normal shift and family notification is necessarry
• to allow citizens involved in an incident to make app calls
• to return calls which result from unidentifiable pages or text messages believed to be work related

Question 18

According to Cell Phone Policy, Personal cell phones shall not be used for personal use while? (4)

Answer 18

1) responding to, Operating at, or returning from incidents
2) during drills, training or meetings
3) while on inspections, in parades, or at civic events
4) any other time as directed by supervisor or chief officer

Question 19

What is the purpose of the Environmental Warning Policy?

Answer 19

The ensure that all preventative measures are taken to help eliminate the potential of occupational injury or illness, as the result of extreme weather.

Question 20

The Environmental Warning Policy is only applied to what situations?

Answer 20

The policy is only applied to training exercises, examinations or outdoor non-emergency events which may be suspended upon review.

Question 21

According to the Environmental warning Policy a heat warning is issued when?

Answer 21

When 2 consecutive days of daytime max temps are expected to reach 31 C and night temps are expected to be 20 C or higher. It is also issued when 2 consecutive days of humidex values are expected to reach 40 C or more.

Question 22

According to Environmental Warning Policy, an Extended Heat Warning is issued when?

Answer 22

When 3 or more consecutive days of 31 C daytime or 20 C or more nighttime, or when 3 or more consecutive days of humidex reach 40 C or more.

Question 23

According to Environmental Warning Policy, an Extreme Cold Warning is issued when?

Answer 23

When the temperature or wind chill is expected to reach -30 C for a minimum of 2 hours.

Question 24

According to the Environmental Warning Policy, a severe thunderstorm warning is when conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms with one or more of what conditions?

Answer 24

• wind gusts of 90 km/h or greater, which could cause structural wind damage
• hail of 2 CM or larger in diameter, or heavy rainfall

Question 25

According to Environmental Warning Policy what 2 information sources will be reviewed prior to the start of any outdoor training exercise, exam or other outdoor activity?

Answer 25

Weather.gc.ca/warnings/index

Www.peelregion.ca/health/heat/

Question 26

What is the purpose of the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy?

Answer 26

To reduce the number of preventable accidents and ensure a safe working environment for both employees and members of the public.

Question 27

According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy when shall the on-duty Chief be notified?

Answer 27

If the damage is in excess of $2500.00 and if personal injury results from the accident. In personal injury results, the health and safety committee will also be notified.

Question 28

According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy, the Accident Review Committee will consist of what members?

Answer 28

• Fire Chief or Designate
• department driving coordinator
• shift driving instructor
• division chief of maintenance
• labour health and safety committee rep
• if applicable the apparatus Captain

Question 29

According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy, if it is deemed an accident was preventable the driver may be required to take further training, testing, or be suspend from driving until WHO is satisfied the driver is capable of driving FD vehicles safety?

Answer 29

The Department Driving Coordinator.

Question 30

According to the Motor Vehicle Accident Policy, the driver of an apparatus can ask for an appeal if they do not agree with the decision of the committee, what happens in this particular situation?

Answer 30

A 3rd party will be brought in such as the Ontario Safety League whose decision will be final.

Question 31

According to After Hours service request Policy, under what circumstances will A&M be available 24-7?

Answer 31

1) accident where significant damage or personal injury has occurred
2) when vehicle disabled on roadway or private property
3) when vehicle must be removed from service
4) refuelling, service, verification after a long incident
5) in event of major system failure at a BFES facility or station

Question 32

According to the After Hours Request for Service Policy, if a need arises and meets the criteria, what is the procedure for making after hours contact?

Answer 32

• it is responsibility of DC with PC to notify Div Chief of AM.
• Div Chief to be contacted via department cell phone, of no answer leave VM
• if no return call, contact Div Chief of AM via pager
• if no response, contact the Deputy Chief, Staff.
• if Div Chief deems it appropriate circumstances, an EVT or outside contractor will be contacted directly by Div Chief and requested to attend.

Question 33

What are the 4 intentions of the Respectful Workplace Policy?

Answer 33

1) ensure individuals know their rights and responsibilities
2) promote appropriate standards of conduct at all times
3) ensure individuals are aware that harassment and discrimination are unacceptable and violations of the law
4) set out the types of behaviour in the workplace that may be considered offensive and are prohibited by this policy