Work Refusal
The worker initiates a work refusal?
If a worker has reason to believe the work is likely to endanger him/herself or someone else.
On the Near Miss Concern Form why are dates important?
Details time frame incidents occur.
You sustained a injury due to incident with a student, is this a loss/no loss of time?
Any injury that is significant in which you require time off work is considered loss of time.
What is accident injury reporting
Incident reporting is the practice of documenting a workplace accident, a work-related injury or a situation that could’ve resulted in an accident.
Two students are fighting in the hallway, the fight extends to the front of the school, you try to deescalate the fight however, one of the students injuries you. What forms do you complete?
You complete:
ERWVI
Safes School Reporting
Injury/Accident
During a work refusal what is the role of the employer.
The employee Investigates in the presence of employee and the employee’s representative, (Certified Representative, Safety Representative Committeeperson
What information should be documented
Document the details of the incident including location, initials of students/initials of co-workers in brackets put role.
What WSIB form should employees complete when making a claim?
What is Form 6
Safes Schools Reporting is due to?
School related activity that could have a negative impact on the school climate
During the work refusal what is the responsibility of the employer, regarding where you should go?
The employee will remain in a safe place, unless assigned to reasonable alternative work.
When should the onsite supervisor respond to the Near Miss Concern Form
Five days from the onset of receiving the Near Miss Concern Form.
What WSIB form should the employer complete?
Form 7
What is the role of the employer regarding accident/incident reporting?
An incident report includes investigative information and event analysis to help determine how it happened and what the organization can do to prevent a similar event in the future.
A student pleads for you not to report his/her behaviour, what is your obligation regarding Safes School legislation?
You must report incidents even if a student asks you not to tell anyone about an incident. You must report the incident to the principal as soon as it is safe to do so.
If you report incidents to the employer are you supposed to sustain reprisals.
•In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) sets out roles, rights and responsibilities for employers, supervisors and workers.
•Under section 50 of the OHSA, workers are protected from reprisals. This means, your employer is not allowed to:
•fire or threaten to fire you
•suspend or discipline you, or threaten to do so
•intimidate or coerce you including, for example, bullying you or strongly encouraging you not to report
•impose any penalty upon you including, for example, transferring you to another position, shift or work location, reducing or changing your hours or denying you a raise or benefits that you’re entitled to
What should you do if you are not satisfied with the response from the onsite supervisor?
At all times keep the union updated in addition to the health and safety rep who will work in conjunction with OH&S regional officers to address the concerns.
Two students are fighting one pulls out a weapon is this incident recorded with ERWVI
This incident is documented within Safes School incident reporting document.
Why is it important to report all accident/injury?
All incident reports, regardless of the severity or outcome, require prompt filing.
Types of incidents you must report pertaining to Safes School Reporting?
When should you notify the on-site supervisor regarding work refusal
A worker can only refuse work when he or she has reason to believe that the work is dangerous and unsafe.
A student throws a pop can that narrowly misses your right eye is this a concern or a Near Miss?
Is CPI training question listed on ERWVI
Yes, it is, members that work within special education programs having this training helps to potentially deescalate students and keep staff/students safe.
If you are injured due to an accident are you able to get someone to help you complete the forms?
Yes, you can ask a family member friend, or coworker help you if you are unable to fill in the information.
Should PSSP members be the only personnel's to complete Safes School Reporting?
All school board employees must report incidents
All school board employees are required to report incidents in writing to their principal.