Ontario Organizations & Legislations
Which is the legal framework for workplace health and safety in Ontario?
Ministry of Labour
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Employment Standards Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Can your employer fire you for refusing to do work you believe is unsafe?
No
What type of hazard is fire?
Physical
Which provides better protection, safety goggles or safety glasses?
Safety goggles
Which signal word indicates a more hazardous product, Danger or Warning?
Danger
Which provides medical coverage and wage-loss benefits for workers who have been injured on the job?
Ministry of Labour
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Employment Standards Act
WSIB
Is "wear and use all required protective equipment" a duty of workers, supervisors, or employers?
Workers
What type of hazard is bacteria?
Biological
What PPE should you wear to protect yourself from falling objects?
Industrial safety helmet
Which category is more hazardous, 1 or 2?
1
Which is the legal framework for workers' rights and obligations?
Ministry of Labour
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Employment Standards Act
Employment Standards Act
Is "create policies and procedures for workplace health and safety" a duty of workers, supervisors, or employers?
Employers
What type of hazard is noise?
physical
Where do you need to wear high visibility clothing?
Working on a road
Which category is more hazardous, 2A or 2B?
2A
Which provides health and safety training and helps resolve workplace disputes?
Ministry of Labour
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Employment Standards Act
Ministry of Labour
Is "show workers how to work safely" a duty of workers, supervisors, employers?
Supervisors
What type of hazard is stress?
Psychosocial
What should you wear to protect your head around low pipes or beams?
A bump cap / Hard hat
What does ingestion mean?
Eaten/swallowed
Which outlines duties for workers, supervisors, and employers?
Ministry of Labour
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Employment Standards Act
Occupational Health and Safety Act
What are the three workers' rights?
The right to know, participate, and refuse
What type of hazard is repetitive lifting?
Ergonomic
When should a worker wear a harness connected to a rescue line?
When working in a confined space
Name one case when a workplace label is required
Products made in the workplace, moved into a different container, or with damaged supplier labels