Our Commitment

Safety First

Every decision we make starts with safety. Our people, our clients, and the communities we operate in deserve nothing less.

Safety Is Our Foundation

A proactive culture that protects people and the environment

At Buffalo Rail, safety is not a box to check — it is the foundation of everything we do. From our COR-certified safety management system to our mandatory training programs and proactive near-miss reporting culture, every team member is empowered and expected to put safety first, every day, on every project site.

Our commitment extends beyond compliance. We invest continuously in training, equipment, and technology to ensure that our engineers, operators, and construction crews work in the safest possible conditions. The result is a safety culture that our clients and communities can count on.

Certifications & Memberships

Independently audited and industry recognized

COR Certified

Certificate of Recognition demonstrating that our health and safety management system has been evaluated by a certified auditor and meets provincial standards for construction and industrial operations.

Energy Safety Canada

Member of Energy Safety Canada, the safety association for the upstream oil and gas industry, ensuring compliance with industry-specific safety protocols across all operations.

ComplyWorks

Registered with ComplyWorks for contractor compliance management, providing clients with verified safety, insurance, and operational documentation.

ISN (ISNetworld)

Member of ISNetworld, providing transparent safety and procurement data to hiring clients across construction, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.

Avetta

Registered with Avetta for supply chain risk management, ensuring contractor prequalification and ongoing compliance with client safety requirements.

Training Programs

Comprehensive programs that prepare our team for every situation

Hazard Assessment

Comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment training ensuring all team members can recognize, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards before beginning any task on construction and operational sites.

Near Miss Reporting

Proactive near miss and incident reporting program that encourages open communication about safety observations to prevent future incidents and drive continuous improvement across all project sites.

Construction Safety

Specialized training covering construction site safety including fall protection, confined space entry, heavy equipment operation, trenching and excavation, and scaffold safety procedures.

Drug and Alcohol Program

Comprehensive drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment, random, post-incident, and reasonable-cause testing to maintain a safe and substance-free workplace on all project sites.

Mandatory Orientation

All new hires complete a thorough orientation program before beginning field work, covering critical safety and operational topics required for Buffalo Rail project sites.

Mandatory Orientation Topics

Every new team member completes comprehensive orientation training before beginning work on any project site.

Hazard Identification
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Emergency Response Procedures
Construction Site Safety
Heavy Equipment Safety
Environmental Protection