Injury & Accident Reporting
Who must you report a work injury to immediately?
Your Supervisor/foreman
Where can you find the First Aid box location?
Posted on site and explained during orientation.
What are the Workers Rights?
The Right to Refuse
The Right to Participate
The Right to Know
Name two pieces of PPE required on all sites.
Hard hat
safety boots.
Hi- Vis Vest
Safety Glasses
What is the company’s policy on drugs and alcohol?
Zero tolerance.
What form must be completed after a workplace injury?
Verdi Alliance Injury Report Form.
What kit must be identified on site in addition to the First Aid box?
The Naloxone kit.
Who should you notify first if you believe work is unsafe?
Your supervisor or safety representative.
What CSA class of hard hat is required?
CSA Class E Type 2.
Is cannabis allowed at work or on company property?
NO
Which WSIB form is posted on the Safety Board explaining how to report injuries?
WSIB Form 82.
Name TWO places where fire extinguishers must be located on a construction site.
Near flammable materials, welding areas, each floor by stairs, or shops.
What system under the OHSA requires workers and employers to share safety responsibility?
The Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
Who is responsible for ensuring PPE is worn on site?
Employers, supervisors, and workers.
What happens if a worker is found unfit for duty?
They may be removed from site and sent home safely.
What must happen to the accident scene after a serious or critical injury?
It must be kept undisturbed and cordoned off until the investigation is complete.
What emergency word helps you remember how to use a fire extinguisher?
PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep).
If safety concerns are not resolved internally, who can you contact next?
Your union and/or the Ministry of Labour (MOL).
Why is PPE considered the last line of defense?
A: Because it reduces risk but does not eliminate the hazard.
What must an employee do if they are prescribed medical cannabis?
Report it to their supervisor so a Safe Work Plan can be created.
Who must be notified when a serious or critical injury occurs, as required by legislation?
The Ministry of Labour (MOL).
How long does most fire extinguisher discharge last?
Less than 60 seconds.
While a hazard is being investigated, what may a worker be assigned
Alternate work.
Name TWO engineering controls that should be considered before PPE
Substitution, isolation, enclosure, ventilation, or alternative work methods.
Name TWO reasons a worker may be considered unfit for duty.
Fatigue, drugs, alcohol, prescription meds, mental health, medical conditions.