Rights
What is the right to know?
What is that you must be told about dangers like chemicals or unsafe equipment before doing a job.
Anything in a workplace that can cause injury or harm is called this.
What is a hazard?
Keeping floors clean and dry helps prevent this common workplace injury.
What are slips and falls?
This entry-level job often faces slip hazards, hot equipment, and sharp tools.
What is working in a fast-food kitchen or restaurant?
This organization creates workplace safety rules in British Columbia.
What is WorkSafeBC?
This responsibility means wearing PPE like gloves, helmets, or masks when required
What is using safety equipment?
Slips, trips, falls, or exposure to electricity are examples of this type of hazard.
What are physical safety hazards?
This training system helps workers safely handle chemicals by using labels and data sheets.
What is WHMIS?
These workers are most at risk for falls, working at heights, and exposure to noise, making this a hazardous job.
What is construction work?
WorkSafeBC exists to protect workers by ensuring this basic principle.
What is the right to a safe workplace?
This worker right allows you to say “no” if a task could seriously harm you.
What is the right to refuse unsafe work?
Cleaning chemicals, carbon monoxide, and welding fumes fall under this hazard category.
What are chemical hazards?
Taking breaks and rotating tasks can help prevent injuries caused by this.
What are repetitive strain or ergonomic injuries?
This job often involves repetitive movements and standing for long periods.
What is cashier or retail work?
When a worker is injured, WorkSafeBC can provide medical care and this type of financial support.
What is wage replacement or compensation?
This responsibility helps prevent others from getting hurt by alerting supervisors to dangers.
What is reporting hazards?
Heavy lifting, repetitive movements, or poor posture are examples of this hazard type.
What are ergonomic hazards?
Using ventilation and wearing masks helps protect workers from this type of hazard.
What are air quality or dust hazards?
Exposure to germs, bodily fluids, or illness is common in this job sector.
What is healthcare or childcare work?
What does ones need to do immediately after a workplace injury.
What is report an injury?
If workers ignore safety rules, this may be reduced if they are injured at work.
What is support or compensation from WorkSafeBC?
Bullying, fatigue, and high stress that affect mental health are known as these hazards.
What are psychosocial and mental health hazards?
Speaking up when something feels unsafe is an important example of this prevention strategy.
What is reporting or refusing unsafe work?
Working alone, dealing with the public, and risk of violence make this job more hazardous.
What is security or customer service work?
Learning about WorkSafeBC helps students stay safe, know their rights, and prepare for this.
What are future jobs and careers?