Common Hazards
This type of hazard includes spills, loose cables, and uneven surfaces.
What are slip, trip, and fall hazards?
This is the most basic safety item worn to protect your head on construction sites.
What is a hard hat?
Workers use this document to understand the risks and precautions for hazardous substances.
What is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)?
This is the first thing workers should do if a fire breaks out in the workplace.
What is evacuate the building?
Under PEI laws, workers have the right to refuse work if they feel this way.
What is unsafe?
Prolonged sitting or repetitive motions in the workplace can lead to these injuries.
What are ergonomic injuries?
These are required for workers operating welding equipment to shield their eyes and face.
What is a welding helmet?
A yellow triangular sign with an exclamation mark warns workers about this.
What is a general hazard?
This document, often posted in workplaces, shows workers the safest way to exit in an emergency.
What is an evacuation plan?
This organization oversees workplace safety and rights in Prince Edward Island.
What is the Workers Compensation Board of PEI (WCB)?
These hazards occur when workers are exposed to loud noises for extended periods.
What are noise hazards?
When working with hazardous chemicals, workers often wear these to protect their hands.
What are chemical-resistant gloves?
This step should always be done before operating equipment or machinery to ensure it is safe to use.
What is a safety inspection?
In a workplace accident, these are the two first actions an employee should take.
What are alert a supervisor and provide first aid (if trained)?
Employees must receive training on this, which includes hazard recognition and safety procedures.
What is workplace safety training?
Workers who handle chemicals, like cleaners or paints, are at risk of exposure to this type of hazard.
What are chemical hazards?
These items are mandatory for workers who might be exposed to airborne particles or harmful fumes.
What is a respirator or mask?
Workers should be aware of this type of safety meeting where hazards are discussed regularly.
What is a toolbox talk or safety briefing?
Workers in earthquake-prone areas are taught to do these three actions during an earthquake.
What is "drop, cover, and hold on"?
In PEI, employers must ensure the workplace complies with these legal rules to keep workers safe.
What are occupational health and safety regulations?
These hazards, like extreme heat, cold, or poor lighting, are often overlooked but can greatly affect worker safety.
What are environmental or physical hazards?
To prevent injuries from falling objects, workers must use this personal protective system when working at heights.
What is a fall arrest system or safety harness?
This safety practice involves turning off and locking machinery during maintenance.
What is lockout/tagout?
This type of workplace training prepares employees to respond to emergencies like fires or chemical spills.
What is emergency response training?
Workers are entitled to know about hazards in the workplace under this legal principle.
What is the right to know?