Ergonomics
Slips, Trips and Falls
The Law
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Hazards
100

Adjust the chair backrest so the forward curve (lumbar support) fits in the small inward curvature of your_____

What is lower back

100

One way to prevent slips, trips and falls is by not ______

What is rushing

100

The number of rights workers have under the law

What is three

100

The JHSC identifies and assesses _______

What are hazards

100

Legislation that exists to protect workers from chemical hazards

What is WHMIS

200

When lifting, lift with your _______ 

What are your legs

200

Look before you walk and make sure your _____is clear

What is pathway

200

The name of the green book

What is the Occupational Health and Safety Act

200

The JHSC is an advisory body and helps the employer by ______

What are identifying hazards and making recommendations

200

Blood, bacteria, viruses are examples

What are biohazards

300

Avoid______ for prolonged periods without changing your position

What is sitting

300

A common potential trip hazard is poor _______ 

What is housekeeping

300

The persons who have responsibility for workplace health and safety

Who is everyone (employer and employees)

300

Inspecting the physical workplace every month

What are duties of the worker members

300

One of the three basic rights employees have

What is the right to know

400

The science of fitting the job to the person

What is ergonomics

400

Wearing would prevent falls on ________

What are wet or icy conditions

400

A worker notifies a supervisor that she doesn't want to use the equipment because she has not been trained

What is the right to refuse unsafe work

400

Represent workers during a work refusal if it is based on a health and safety concern

What is a worker member

400

Working in pairs is a good practice to keep an eye on each other and watch out for any signs of cold stress or accidents in snow

What is a buddy system

500

Risk factors for _______ include repetitive motions, awkward postures, and forceful exertions

What is musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)

500

The majority of falls happen on ________

The same level

500

The governing body that enforces health and safety laws

Who is the Ministry of Labour

500

A staff member who receives extensive training recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

What is a certified member

500

Required when hazards cannot be controlled by administrative or engineering controls

What is personal protective equipment

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