Health & Safety Orientation (HSO)
Health, Safety & Environment Department
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Introduction & Troubleshooting
Health and Safety Orientation (HSO) is mandatory
for all individuals who require unescorted access at the
CLS facility and is a prerequisite for all HSE training.
Viewing PowerPoint Presentations: Troubleshooting
Please note there are sounds files included in the HSO PowerPoint presentation. Below are a few
tips if you have trouble viewing or hearing any of the slides (assistance from a system
administrator may be required if you do not have sufficient privileges).
o Try running a Windows Update to ensure that Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player
are both up to date.
o Download java virtual machine from http://java.com/en/index.jsp (click download,
appropriate software will be installed).
o Please notify the CLS User Services Office if you encounter problems with the presentation
including sounds, pictures, or text. clsuo@lightsource.ca or (306) 657-3700
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Outline
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Introduction
Regulatory requirements
Building access
Emergency information
Hazard identification
Additional Resources
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HSO
• HSO is a prerequisite to all HSE Training.
• HSO is mandatory for personnel who require
unescorted access into CLS Free Access Zone
o Visitors are not required to take this course but they must be
escorted by a properly trained person at all times.
• Access to Controlled Areas within Restricted Access
Zone requires additional training.
• HSO expires after 2 years, retraining will be required
with option of testing out (challenging).
• Refresher HSO training will be required for significant
changes in site operations or safety and regulatory
requirements.
• Participants will demonstrate their knowledge by
scoring 80% or more on a written examination.
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Completion of HSO
• Upon successful completion of HSO, you will:
o Be qualified to access all areas designated as Free Access
Zone.
o Be qualified to escort visitors within the Free Access Zone.
o Be issued an ID Badge and Security Access Card
o If required, be designated a NEW (Nuclear Energy Worker, as
defined under CNSC). Contact HSE Dept. for further info.
 Be issued a TLD (Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter) to
monitor your radiation dose exposures at the CLS facility.
• Attendance at HSO is documented on HSE training
attendance database.
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Objectives of HSO
This course will include:
• Necessary information to safely evacuate the
building.
• Information on the access zones, controlled
areas and their associated hazards.
• Identification of main hazards at the CLS
facility
• General HSE information and other HSE
Training
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Module 1
Introduction
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What is the Canadian Light Source (CLS)?
• The CLS facility is a national science research
laboratory for the production of bright
infrared, ultraviolet and X-ray light.
• The CLS is the only facility of its kind in
Canada.
• Known as the “Synchrotron Facility”
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Who owns the CLS?
• The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is the
owner of the CLS facility.
• The U of S has established the Canadian Light
Source Inc. (CLSI) to lead the construction
project and to operate the facility upon
completion.
• The CLSI is a “not-for–profit” corporation.
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CLSI Health Safety Environment
CLSI Board of Directors
HSE Advisory Committee
Executive Director
William Thomlinson
CLSI HSE DEPARTMENT
OHS Committee
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HSE Manager
Mohamed Benmerrouche
Room 2017
Phone 657-3514 – Cell 227-3113
Safety Coordinator
Allen Hodges
Room 2018 – Phone 657-3565
Radiological Control Coordinator
Grant Cubbon
Room 2018 – Phone 657-3515
Health Safety Technician
Craig Cowper
Room 1022 – Phone 657-3589
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Area Designations
• The CLS Facility is divided into Zones and
Controlled Areas to regulate access and to
ensure personnel safety
• Access to the CLS Controlled Areas depends
on your requirement and training.
• The CLS Zone designations are:
o Public Access Zone (PAZ)
o Free Access Zone (FAZ)
o Restricted Access Zone (RAZ)
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Access Zones
• Public Access Zone (PAZ)
o PAZ includes the lobby area within the CLS facility and areas
outside the CLS facility.
• Free Access Zone (FAZ)
o FAZ includes areas where hazards are expected to be low.
• Restricted Access Zone (RAZ)
o RAZ encompasses all areas where there may be radiological
and/or industrial hazards.
 Industrial Controlled Area (ICA)
 Radiological Controlled Area (RCA) which include
 Radiological Storage Area (RSA)
 High Radiation Area (HRA)
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Access Zones
First Floor
Second Floor
Free Access Zone
Industrial Controlled Area
Radiological Controlled Area
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Module 2
Regulatory Requirements
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Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations
Who is responsible for health and safety?
Everyone!!
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CLSI HSE Policy
“CLSI is committed to provide a safe and
healthful working environment for all staff and
to protect the general public and the
environment from unacceptable risks”
Approved by CLSI Executive Director (2001 March 31)
Passed by CLSI Board of Directors (2001 June 26).
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Acts and Regulations
• The CLS is a federally regulated facility, licensed
under the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
(CNSC)
o Operating and construction licenses are posted on HSE
Bulletin Boards.
• CLSI is required to comply with the:
CNSC Act & Regulations
Construction/operating license conditions
Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993
Saskatchewan Occupational Health & Safety Regulations,
1996
o Other applicable health, safety and environmental laws
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• Contact the CLSI HSE Department for further
information.
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Saskatchewan OHS Act & Regulations
• The Saskatchewan OHS (Occupational Health
and Safety) Legislation states that the
worker’s rights are:
o to be informed of the hazards at the workplace
o to participate in the Occupational Health and
Safety Program
o to refuse work which the worker believes is
unusually dangerous
o to work in an environment free from harassment
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Saskatchewan OHS Act & Regulations
• Under the Saskatchewan OHS legislation the
worker’s responsibilities are:
o to comply with all policies and procedures and
perform work in a safe and healthy manner, with
as little impact on the environment as possible
o to take an active role in promoting health and
safety and protection of the environment
o to refrain from activities which may jeopardize the
health and safety of others, or the environment
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Saskatchewan OHS Act & Regulations
• The CLSI responsibilities under the
Saskatchewan OHS legislation are:
o to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of
all CLS personnel.
o to consult and co-operate with the Occupational
Health and Safety Committee.
o to ensure CLS staff are not exposed to harassment
o to co-operate with any person exercising a duty
imposed by the Act and Regulations.
o to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act
and Regulations.
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CLSI OHSC
• The CLSI OHSC (Occupational Health and Safety
Committee) is formed to:
o Help the CLSI identify, assess and control hazards
o Provide a channel of communication between the CLSI and
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CLS staff
Conduct regular inspections
Talk with CLS staff about their health and safety concerns
Help the CLSI develop and monitor policies, plans and
programs
Participate in accident investigations and investigations of
dangerous occurrences (called “near misses”)
Meet to discuss concerns and make recommendations for
corrective actions to discuss with CLSI
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CLSI OHS Membership
• Members:
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Skeeter Abell-Smith (co-chairperson)
John Swirsky (co-chairperson)
Mohamed Benmerrouche
Jeff Cutler
Terry Johnson
Elder Matias
Dean Orosz
Mark de Jong
Reg Aupperle
Jon Stampe
Brian Yates
Matthew Dalzell
Grant Cubbon
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657-3567
657-3514
657-3530
657-3573
657-3551
657-3575
657-3532
657-3597
657-3578
657-3563
657-3739
657-3515
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Module 3
Building Access
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Security
• Reception hours are Monday
through Friday from 8:00 to 16:30.
o The main entrance to the lobby will
be unlocked during these hours.
• All exterior doors are locked at all
times except as noted above.
• Access to CLS Building and
Radiological Controlled Areas are
controlled using a Card Access
System.
• The main entrances are monitored
with a Closed Circuit Television
(CCTV) System.
• Any security concerns should be
reported to the HSE Department
227-3113 and Campus Security
966-5555 immediately.
Card Reader
o NOTE: Prefix with 9 if using CLS
Phones.
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ID Badge, Access Card and TLD
• You will be issued an Identification Badge and a
Security Access Card
o The Security Access Card will be programmed to give you
access into the building and the Free Access Zone.
• If required, you will be issued a Radiation Dosimeter Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter (TLD).
o The dosimeter will record your exposure to ionizing radiation.
• ID Badge, Security Access Card and TLD must be
returned to CLSI User Office when your work is
complete.
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Hazards
• Hazards are mostly confined to areas within
RAZ (Restricted Access Zone) and may
include:
o Chemical/Biological
o Electrical/mechanical
o Cryogenic
o Radiological (ionizing and non-ionizing)
o Magnetic
o Physical such as Noise, Heights and Ergonomic
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Module 4
Emergency Information
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Emergency Information
• Contact Info for specific emergencies:
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Fire/Ambulance
Security
Oxygen Alarms
Hazardous material Spills
Saskatchewan Poison Centre
9-911
9-227-3113/9-966-5555
9-227-3113
9-227-3113
9-1-866-454-1212
NOTE: The prefix 9 is required when dialing from a CLS telephone.
• CLS Building Emergency Contact Info:
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U of S Security
Health, Safety & Environment
Mechanical
Electrical
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9-227-3113
9-227-0759
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Building Evacuation
• All personnel must leave the building when fire
alarm sounds
o click to listen to the alarm
• Leave the building through the closest exit and
assemble at the meeting area near the entrance
to the Main Parking Lot (see Map next slide).
o During inclement weather, assemble at the
Environment Canada Building or the Food Research
Building (see Map next slide).
• Remain at the meeting area until the all clear
signal is given by the CLSI Chief Warden.
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Building Evacuation Meeting Place
Meeting Area
Inclement
Weather
Meeting Place
Inclement
Weather
Meeting Place
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Incident/Accident Reporting
• An accident is an unplanned event which results in a
fatality, injury, property damage or material loss.
• Reporting work injuries is an important key to allow
the prompt correction of situations that could have a
serious affect on the health and safety of the CLS
staff, contractors, users, and visitors.
o A work injury is the result of any work-related event, such
that a worker needs medical treatment or time away from
work.
• Reporting of accidents or incidents (near misses) is a
requirement under the Saskatchewan Occupational
Health and Safety Act & Regulations and the Worker’s
Compensation Act.
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Injury Reporting
• If you are involved in an accident, the injury must be cared for
immediately and you must inform your supervisor/CLSI Contact.
• Consult CLSI Incident/Accident Reporting procedure 11.7.55.2
for more details or contact CLSI HSE Department.
• For a minor injury:
o Treat the injury
o Record the injury and treatment in the logbook located in a First
Aid Kit or in the First Aid Room.
o Report the injury to your supervisor/CLSI Contact
• Major injury (requires medical attention):
o Seek and receive appropriate medical attention
o Report the injury to your supervisor/CLSI Contact
o Complete Accident/Incident Report form (Form No. 11.11.52.2).
o Complete the “Injury Report Form” and Worker’s Compensation
Forms (WCB).
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First Aid Supplies
• The first Aid supplies are kept in:
o First Aid Closets - Room 1015 and Room 1060
o First Aid kits - placed at key locations
• If you use first aid supplies from the First Aid
Closet or any of the kits, complete the First
Aid Use Sheet.
• The First Aid Use Sheet will be reviewed in
case there are complications with the injury
and a claim has to be made to WCB. This
record will confirm that the injury occurred at
work and that you qualify for compensation.
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First Aid Closets
• First Aid supplies are located in Room 1015
and Room 1060 as shown below.
Room 1015
Room 1060
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Alarms
Fire Alarm
WHITE strobe and Horn
Accelerator Access
Control Interlock
System (ACIS)
•Buzzer sounds for a 1 minute period
after Lock-up is complete
•RED light flashes at the ACIS Zone
entrance
ACIS Emergency Off
RED light & Buzzer in Control Room
Crane
YELLOW flashing light & Buzzer
Forklift
YELLOW flashing light & Intermittent
Horn
Oxygen Level Monitor
BLUE strobe & Buzzer
Area Radiation
Monitor
•Alert: ORANGE light
•Alarm: RED light
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Module 5
Hazard Identification and Control
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Ionizing Radiation
• Radiation, simply defined, is energy transferred
through space and matter.
• When radiation travels through a medium, it deposits
(loses) some of its energy to the medium.
• Radiation doses to personnel during operations are
primarily the result of secondary radiation caused by
the beam striking a target, hardware, or shielding
that surrounds the beam line.
• The beam pipes and other parts of the machine may
become activated during operations. This residual
activity is a major source of exposure.
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Ionizing Radiation - TLD
• TLD is short for Thermo Luminescent
Dosimeter.
• TLD is used to monitor radiation exposure.
• TLD responds to most types of radiation in
the same way as tissue.
• TLD at the CLS measures exposure to
beta, X-rays, Gamma and neutron
radiation.
• Information required to get a TLD
o First and last name, Date of Birth (DOB),
SIN, Place of Birth, and Past dose history
if applicable – Contact User Office for
more info.
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Ionizing Radiation
• TLD Dose Report
o Your quarterly dose report is available upon
request from the CLSI HSE Department.
o You will be notified if your dosimeter records a
radiation dose above the minimum detectable limit.
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Ionizing Radiation - EPD
• EPD is short for Electronic
Personal Dosimeter
• EPD is used when immediate
dose measurements or dose
rate alarm functions are
needed.
• The electronic dosimeter has
a broad dose range and is
very accurate.
• This dosimeter is issued to
escorted visitors who require
entry into Radiological
Controlled Areas.
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Ionizing Radiation
• Assigned TLD and any
other personal monitoring
devices shall be worn on
the waist or chest while in
the facility.
• TLD must be stored in a
designated location
(badge rack in front lobby
or west entrance) when
not in use.
• Lost/Damaged TLD must
be reported immediately
to CLSI HSE Department.
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Chemical/Biological - WHMIS
• WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Material
Information System.
• WHMIS is a system designed to give employers and
workers information about hazardous materials in the
workplace.
• It is done by identifying and classifying the hazards in
the workplace and ensuring consistency of
information about hazardous materials.
• This information is given through the use of labels,
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and worker
training.
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Chemical/Biological
• The CLS facility has hazardous materials from all
WHMIS classes.
• Chemical and biological materials can have serious
health effects on a worker.
• The identity of these materials, the possible health
effects and any special precautions are clearly spelled
out on the labels or in the Material Safety Data
Sheets.
• The Hazardous Materials Management Plan (Doc. No.
11.12.55.1) will provide you with the information
necessary for the proper storage, handling and
disposal of chemicals.
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Cryogenic
• Liquid helium and liquid nitrogen are used in the
Super Conducting Cavity in the Storage Ring and
Cryogen-room.
• Liquid nitrogen is distributed to beamline enclosures
and stations as required
• Liquid nitrogen fill station is located at the Loading
Dock.
• These liquids are extremely cold and can cause
severe frost-bite if you come into contact with them.
• They also have a high expansion ratio (1:700) and
can reduce the oxygen concentration in the air,
creating an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
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Physical
• Noise
o The noise in mechanical rooms or around
equipment can exceed the Provincial guidelines.
The sound levels are measured and signs are
posted as required.
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Physical
• Ultraviolet light
o UV light is produced during the welding process.
Care must be taken to wear the proper eye and
face protection while welding.
• Heights
o Working at heights above 3 meters requires you to
be tied off.
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Physical
• Forklift
o The forklift traveling through the
facility can be hazardous for anyone
walking, the load being carried could
restrict the vision of the operator.
Operators must be certified to
operate the forklift
• Crane
o The crane moving back and forth
could be carrying loads and creating
a hazard overhead. Operators must
be certified to operate the Crane.
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Physical
• Vacuum/Compressed air
o The beam pipe is under a high vacuum. An
implosion of a vacuum system can generate small
flying objects.
o There are compressed air lines throughout the
building.
• Machine shop
o Moving parts on equipment, welding, grinding and
cutting are some of the hazards found in a
machine shops.
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Electrical/Magnetic
• Electrical Fields
o The CLS uses high voltage and current to operate
various power supplies.
o There are 4 main types of injuries
 Direct contact with electrical energy
 Electrical arcs
 Thermal burns
 Muscle contractions causing a worker to fall
• Magnetic Fields
o Exposure to magnetic fields of extremely low
frequency may present a health risk.
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Ergonomic
Ergonomics is the study of the interaction
between you and your workstation.
A workstation that doesn’t adjust to your
needs could cause serious injuries.
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Ergonomic
• Injuries can occur from:
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Repetitive motions
Forceful exertions
Vibration
Mechanical compression
Sustained or awkward position
Limitations on motion or action
• To prevent injuries:
o Adjust your workstation to fit you
o Take needed breaks to allow for the movement of your joints
o Use equipment that is designed to reduce harmful effects of
the activity
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Module 6
Additional Resources
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Additional HSE Training
• General Industrial Training (GIT)
o If you need unescorted access in any Industrial Controlled
Area then you will require GIT.
• General Radiation Training (GRT)
o GRT is mandatory for personnel who need unescorted access
into the Radiological Controlled Areas but do not routinely
enter these areas.
o GRT certified personnel are not allowed to work with
radioactive material or perform radiological work.
o Access into the High Radiation Area or Radiological Storage
Area requires approval from CLSI HSE Department
• Radiation Worker Training (RWT)
o RWT is required for individuals who will require regular
access to RSA or HRA or anyone who could work with
radioactive material or perform radiological work.
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Additional HSE Training
• Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
(WHMIS)
o Is required for all workers who will be working with or in the
close proximity of hazardous materials.
o Provide information on the safe use, handling, storage and
disposal of hazardous materials.
• Crane and Forklift Operation
o Workers who operate the crane or forklift require the proper
training. This training is delivered by an external instructor.
• First Aid and CPR Training
o Training is offered to all staff upon demand. This training is
delivered by an external instructor.
• Beamline specific or other training
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Information
• HSE Documentation:
o HSE Manual
o HSE Guidelines, Procedures and Forms are located in the
Control Room and HSE Department.
o MSDS’s are located in the area where you are working - A
master copy is located in the HSE Department, Library and
Control Room.
• HSE Staff:
o For contact information click info button
• Links
o HSE Email: mailto:hse@lightsource.ca
o CLSI Website: http://www.lightsource.ca/
o HSE Internal Web Site: http://www/hse/
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The End
You have reached the end of the
Health & Safety Orientation Presentation
Please Exit this Presentation and Proceed to:
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Complete the HSO exam (if you are at the CLS).
or
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Arrange a time to take the HSO exam. This can be done M-F
8:00 am - 4:30 pm; please phone or email ahead to confirm your
arrival time. clsuo@lightsource.ca or (306) 657-3700.
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