Roles, Responsibilities & Worker Rights
Who is responsible for following the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)?
All workers, supervisors, and management
What is a hazard?
Anything with the potential to cause harm, injury, illness, or property damage
What is the purpose of a Safe Work Practice?
To standardize work and reduce injury by addressing common hazards and controls
What is a near miss?
An unplanned event that could have caused injury or damage but did not
Name three pieces of minimum required PPE on site
CSA Approved Hard hat, high‑visibility vest, & safety footwear
What does the Internal Responsibility System (IRS) mean?
Everyone is responsible for workplace health and safety based on what they control and know
What is the difference between a hazard and risk?
Hazard = potential to cause harm
Risk = likelihood and severity of harm occurring
When are Safe Job Procedures required?
For tasks with moderate to high hazard risk
Name two type of incidents that must be investigated.
Critical injuries, lost time injuries, near misses, fatalities
When must PPE be inspected
Daily before use
Name all three worker rights under the OHSA.
Name two examples of physical hazards.
Loud noise, heat stress, cold stress, vibration
How often must Safe Work Practices and Safe Job Procedures be reviewed at minimum?
Annually
What is the first action when arriving at an incident scene
Secure the area
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
List one responsibility workers must follow
•Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
•Use or wear protective equipment, devices and/or clothing that the employer requires to be worn.
Report to their supervisor the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device of which the worker is aware and which may endanger themselves or another worker
Which level of the hierarchy of controls is considered the most effective?
Answer: Elimination or substitution
Name one activity that is zero tolerance under company rules.
Horseplay, harassment, violence, or drug/alcohol use
What does PEEP stand for in root cause analysis
People, Equipment, Environment, Process
What document provides details on chemical hazards and emergency response?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Provide one example of a commitment outlined in the Health and Safety Policy
recognizes the right of workers to work in a safe and healthy work environment.
commitment of Onsite Contracting Inc Senior Management to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Why is PPE considered the “last line of defence” in hazard control?
Because it does not eliminate the hazard; it only protects the worker after all other controls have been applied
Explain why serious rule violations may skip progressive discipline
Because some actions pose immediate safety risks and require immediate suspension or termination
List three examples that legally define a critical injury in Ontario
• Life in jeopardy
• Loss of consciousness
• Substantial loss of blood
• Fractured arm or leg
• Amputation of hand, arm, leg, or foot
• Loss of sight in an eye
Which fire extinguisher class should be used for a flammable liquid fire
Class B (BC or ABC extinguisher)