Return to Work
What is the governing body for injuries/illnesses that occur at the workplaces?
WorkSafe BC
Who are the key 3 people involved in the investigation process?
Injured worker, Supervisor, and Committee representative
At what angle should your elbows be at when using a keyboard, sitting at your desk?
90 degrees
What type of fire extinguisher is most commonly found in the workplace?
ABC/Dry Chemical
What is the name of the safety program that addresses potential negative interactions with members of the public?
Violence in the Workplace
These types of duties are temporarily adjusted to match an employee’s medical restrictions?
Modified and/or light duties
Once started, how many days do we have to submit an Accident Investigation?
30 days
Generally, how far away should your monitor be when sitting at your desk?
A straight arm’s length away
What does the PASS method stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?
Pull pin, aim at base, squeeze handle, sweep side to side
If an employee can no longer perform the duties of their own job on a permanent basis, what do they require?
Permanent accommodation
What Injuries require an Accident Investigation?
Medical Aid and/or Time Loss
Name of the Meeting Area when evacuating a building
Muster Station
Who is the City of Burnaby’s non-occupational benefit provider?
Manulife
When there is a fire, this person leads the evacuation of a specific area within the worksite
Fire Warden
A 3 letter acronym is often referred to the 5 government sick days, what is the acronym and what does it stand for?
Employment Standards Act (ESA)
The employer is required to report a worker’s injury or illness to WorkSafeBC within how many days of becoming aware of it?
3 days
The City of Burnaby has developed exposure control plans for 6 substances as required by WorkSafeBC, name 3.
Asbestos, silica, biohazards (or biological agents), lead, ammonia, chlorine