Safety Roles and Responsibilities
Who is a Competent Person?
Someone qualified by knowledge, training, and experience to organize work safely, who is familiar with the OHSA and relevant regulations, and who can identify potential hazards.
Before using this equipment, workers must check for issues like bent rungs or loose feet.
What is a ladder?
These symptoms may signal this dangerous condition, which requires mandatory breaks and hydration.
What is heat stress?
This is an example of fall protection that is needed when working above 10ft on a roof
What is a safety harness?
This environmental factor can make surfaces slippery, and workers should take precautions like wearing slip-resistant boots.
What is weather (wind, rain, heat)?
John says no to going on the roof unharnessed
What is the Right to Refuse?
This PPE is required for painting and window washing, protecting the eyes from splashes or debris.
What are safety goggles or face shields?
This type of work should never be done alone because of the increased risk of injury.
What is ladder work or tasks requiring PPE?
This phenomenon occurs when a worker falls from a height and the fall protection system swings the worker away from the fall area that can lead to injury or impact with nearby structures.
What is the Pendulum Effect?
This is done to mitigate stress on the back when workers must lift heavy items
What is lifting with your knees?
John asks how to work on a ladder safely
Right to Know
This item, required when working at heights above 10ft, must be inspected before use to ensure it's in good condition
What is fall protection (harness and lanyard)?
Workers must stay hydrated, rest in the shade, and take breaks every 30–60 minutes to prevent this heat-related risk.
What is heat exhaustion?
This is needed to tie off ladders at the top or the bottom (min 3 examples)
What are ladder arms, pivit tool, sandbags, stakes, non-slip mat?
Workers should never do this with oily rags, as it can cause fires due to spontaneous combustion.
What is leaving oil-soaked rags piled together, in confined spaces, or in the heat/sun?
John reports a workplace hazard to the Ministry of Labour
Right to Participate
These should be worn to prevent skin contact with hazardous substances like paints, stains, or solvents.
What are coveralls/splash suits?
This form should be filled out and check before starting work on a site to know what are the hazards and how to mitigate
What is a HAF form?
To prevent falls, this must be positioned nearby for quick access during a rescue.
Answer: What is a ladder or rescue equipment?
How should oily rags be disposed of?
What are the responsibilities of a supervisor vs an employer?
Supervisors are legally responsible for ensuring that workers on the site have the proper PPE and training. Employers have daily safety practices help workers meet their legal responsibilities. Must provide training, proper equipment, and info to protect worker health and safety.
These sheets must be accessible on-site to provide instructions on handling hazardous chemicals, along with emergency first aid steps.
What are Safety Data Sheets (SDS)?
These steps, including regular check-ins, can help mitigate the risks of working alone.
What are check-in/check-out procedures or electronic monitoring?
This safety issue occurs when a worker falls and the harness's lanyard is too long, causing the worker to hit the ground or structure
What is bottoming out in a harness?
Before beginning high-risk tasks like pressure washing or sanding, workers should complete this essential safety task.
What is a daily toolbox talk?