Safety

GDTA’s Commitment to the Health and Safety of everyone.

The Great Divide Trail Association is committed to developing and maintaining a strong health and safety program, providing a healthy and safe working environment for our volunteers and contractors, managing the trails system and GDTA property in an environmentally responsible way, and reducing risks to public users of the trails system. Our goal is to have our volunteers and contractors return home every day, healthy and without injury.

The GDTA works to:

Clearly demonstrate our commitment to health and safety through responsible leadership and clear communications;
Be compliant with legislation, regulations, and industry standards in relation to planning, operations, and equipment maintenance;
Monitor the health and safety program and practices through continuous feedback from volunteers and review of best practices;
Support volunteers and contractors in developing both awareness and understanding of health and safety issues related to GDTA work activities, encouraging a shared commitment to GDTA health and safety;
Supports the coordination and cooperation of our workers concerning safety on the work site, encouraging safe work and feedback to improve our safety program;
Provide volunteers with appropriate equipment, training, and a health and safety program to support a healthy and safe work environment; and
Identify, evaluate, and manage the health and safety hazards and risks to which volunteers and contractors may be exposed.

All GDTA volunteers are responsible and accountable for our health and safety performance. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety excellence the organization expects.

Great Divide Trail Association Safety Manual

The GDTA Safety Manual is an integral part of the GDTA Occupational Health & Safety Management System, detailing our Health and Safety Policies, Safety Plans, and Safe Work Practices.

Safety Manual

Safe Work Practices (SWPs):