It's what JOHSC stands for
What is JOINT OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE?
This one word describes the purpose for conducting investigations, and is why we have Health & Safety programs as a whole
What is PREVENTION?
It's the form you fill out to report a workplace injury to the employer
What is the FORM 6A?
"I washed my classroom sink with vinegar, and now there's a toxic smell that's giving me a headache."
What is CHEMICAL?
This entity is ultimately responsible for the Health & Safety for all workers at a worksite
Who is the EMPLOYER?
It's what OH&S stands for
What is OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY?
This must be conducted when there is a potential for violence in the workplace
What is a RISK ASSESSMENT?
Each committee must have two of these, one employer and one worker
What are CO-CHAIRS?
This part of the investigation involves gathering information from workers involved and/or witnesses of the incident
What is the INTERVIEW?
It's the employer report form sent to WorkSafeBC regarding a workplace injury
What is the FORM 7?
"I'm limping because I rolled my ankle stepping on some uneven pavement in the staff parking lot."
What is PHYSICAL?
Workers can be found wearing clothes like this in workplace, utilizing this part of the Hierarchy of Controls
What is PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)?
Section 3.12 outlines this in OH&S Regulations, and is one of the most requested workshops by locals.
What is the REFUSAL OF UNSAFE WORK?
Reducing hours of work, assigning unrelated job duties, suspension or dismissal of a worker for exercising any of their worker rights are all examples of this
What is PROHIBITIVE ACTION?
These guiding procedures must be established by each individual JOHSC
What are TERMS OF REFERENCE?
The employer has 30 days to conduct and complete this
What is FULL INVESTIGATION?
It's what the acronym FARF stands for
What is FIRST AID REPORT FORM?
"Who should I talk to about regarding some black spots that are appearing in the corner ceiling tiles in classroom office?"
What is BIOLOGICAL?
It's known as a "safe work procedure" in industries outside of the education sector
What is a SAFETY PLAN?
These are created at each worksite by aligning themselves with WorkSafeBC OH&S Regulations, and reflect unique site-based factors.
What are OH&S POLICIES/GUIDELINES?
This is the standard that WorkSafeBC bases their recommendations regarding workplace indoor air quality and temperature.
What is the ASHRAE STANDARD?
This structure in British Columbia collapsed in 1958, not due to inadequate safety measures, but to engineering miscalculations and lack of oversight.
What is the IRONWORKER'S MEMORIAL BRIDGE or SECOND NARROWS BRIDGE?
The employer has this many days to respond to a recommendation made by the JOHSC
What is 21?
This type of action is to remedy the H&S issue being investigated
What is CORRECTIVE ACTION?
When you are filing a claim through TELECLAIM, you are essentially completing this WorkSafeBC reporting form
What is a FORM 6?
"It's rough to have to see a colleague take sick days because of all the verbal abuse from the students every day."
What is PSYCHOSOCIAL?
Joining your site-based JOSC is an example of you exercising this right of workers
What is the RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE?
It's when the employer must provide a returning worker with an accepted WCB claim suitable work comparable to their pre-injury duties.
What is the DUTY TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT?
It is considered the most effective method of controlling the hazard in the Hierarchy of Controls
What is ELIMINATION?
A NEW H&S Rep MUST take this many hours of training within their first year of that role
What is 8?
The area at the workplace where workers can find updates and outcomes of previous and current investigations
What is the HEALTH & SAFETY (INFO) BOARD?
It is your physician's report to WCB
What is the FORM 8/11?
"Well, it looks like you suffered a musculoskeletal injury after trying to lift that table out of the way."
What is ERGONOMIC?
The term used to describe a situation that exposes someone to a hazard that may result in injury or occupational disease
What is RISK?
Section 3.23 of the OH&S Regulations speaks to this specific group of health & safety representatives
It is, in its simplest terms, the health & safety law in BC.
What is the WORKER'S COMPENSATION ACT?