Safety at TransAlta

Safe, reliable, and incident-free operations are critical to our success

We’re committed to protecting the public, the environment, the company’s physical assets, and the physical, psychological, and social well-being of our people. Meeting this commitment is a corporate responsibility for TransAlta and the personal responsibility of each employee and contractor working on our behalf.  

See our Total Safety Management Policy for more information.  

Our Safety Principles

At TransAlta, we believe that

  • All incidents are preventable 
  • No job is so urgent that it cannot be planned and executed safely 
  • Everyone is obligated to refuse / stop unsafe work
  • Our work environment impacts safety performance 
  • All employees need to lead by example 
  • Our leaders are responsible for the safety and engagement of their teams 
  • We can achieve safe production 
  • Working safely is a condition of employment 
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Our Lifesaving Rules

We emphasize the following lifesaving rules at our facilities

  • Control of work: you must verify that equipment has been completely isolated and locked out before starting work.
  • Working at heights: you must have proper fall protection and training to work at heights.
  • Hoisting and rigging: you must have proper training, tag lines, load rating and ribboning before operating hoisting equipment.
  • Hoisting and rigging: you must have proper training, tag lines, load rating and ribboning before operating hoisting equipment.
  • Hazard assessment and safe work planning: you must complete a hazard assessment and a safe work plan before starting work.
  • Equipment and tools: you must use the proper tools for the job and be trained in their use.
  • Personal conduct: you must conduct yourself in accordance with our policies and procedures.

Sustainability Targets & Performance

Our sustainability targets support the long-term success of our business. Our targets outline our ESG commitments including climate change, diversity, and water use. This helps us manage key and emerging sustainability issues and improves our performance in these areas.

Learn more

Contractors can complete safety orientations and access safety documents through our contractor access portal.

Go to Contractor Access Portal