Rights
A group of employees who want to create a safer environment.
What is a safety committee?
What is the responsibility of a co-chair when running a safety committee?
What is review and approve agenda, scheduling meetings, guiding the meetings, etc.
What does OHSA stand for?
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Where do we report accidents?
Formstack
If you have reason to believe that equipment you are using may hurt you or you are not qualified to operate the specific machinery you can _____.
What is refuse the work?
Your employer has the responsibility to help you learn about hazards in the workplace through what?
What is training?
What health and safety organization provides insurance benefits for injured workers?
WSIB
When an accident occurs how soon should it be reported?
Within 24 hours
Every employee has this right when working.
If you see a hazard, you have the responsibility to do what?
What is report it?
When should the monthly H&S checklist be completed by?
The 15th of each month
List three people who sign off on accident reports
Employee, Supervisor, H&S rep, AD, CEO, HR
Some workers cannot refuse work as the danger is a normal part of their jobs.
What are nurses, EMT's firefighters and police officers?
What are two duties of a JHSC representative?
Attend meetings, participate in meetings, provide recommendations, complete checklists.
Where can you find all resources and information for the JHSC?
Health and Safety shared drive
What is a reason an accident or injury would be reported to WSIB?
Lost time, seeking medical attention, critical injury
When working with chemicals, you have the rights to have access to these.
You have the right have access to and training on any hazardous chemicals. SDS of MSDS Sheets
What do you need to follow in the workplace as per OHSA?
Policies and procedures
List three items you find on your H&S board
Meeting minutes, H&S policies, employment standards
What is a musculoskeletal injury?
A back injury / muscle injury