co-op test 2

define the term "supervisor"

- any person with authority over you - any person who can direct you (the worker) when and how to do a task

purpose of the of the Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA)

- created to promote safe + healthy workplaces - help workers who have been injured or made ill form their work return to their jobs quickly and safely - provide compensation benefits while they are off work

explain the purpose of the Internal Responsibility System and how it works (IRS)

- duties of employer, supervisor and worker overlap - everyone in workplace has a role to place and a duty to be proactive - every worker who sees a hazard has a duty to report it - once hazard has been identified, employer and supervisor have a duty to handle it

in all cases of injury or illness at the workplace, what are the 2 most important steps you take?

- get first aid treatment right away - tell boss about any injury ASAP and about any illness or condition that you believe happened because of work

what is the responsibility of the employer and/or the supervisor for each and every person who starts a new job

- to give you information and the hazards in your job and make sure you have any safety training required by law

why is health and safety awareness important for young workers

- we don't have experience to recognize and to avoid workplace hazards - we don't know the questions to ask to protect ourselves, don't know who to ask, don't know we have the right to protect health

fully explain the two types of training that must be given to new workers

1. General Workplace Safety Information and/or Training: *alerts you to basic safety concerns and procedures in your workplace* - company safety rules - emergency procedures - first aid locations and procedures 2. Specific Safety Training: *teaches you how to do your job safely and how to use any machines your job requires* - procedures—how to do the job - how to use protecter guards and safety features - lockout procedures

list the four types of workplace hazards and provide 4 examples of each

1. Physical Hazards: *unsafe machines + environmental conditions that can cause injuries, illness and death* - electricity - ladders and scaffolds - constant loud noise - liquids/spills on the floor 2. Biological Hazards: *come with working with animals and people* - blood and body fluids - fungi - bacteria and viruses - plants 3. Chemical Hazards: *hazardous materials that can injure workers* - liquids like cleaning products, paints, acids and solvents - vapours and fumes like welding fumes and solvent vapours - gases like acetylene, propane, carbon monoxide and helium - flammable materials like gasoline, solvents and explosive chemicals 4. Ergonomic Hazards: *effects of the workplace or job design on a worker* - poor lighting - poor workstations and chairs - constant lifting - poor posture

what are the four ways used to control hazards

1. Physical or Engineering Controls: *involve modifying the source of the hazard* - adding metal guards to prevent hands touching a saw blade - ventilating a work area to remove toxic vapours - creating systems that prevent machines from starting when a worker is servicing them 2. Operational Controls: *set rules for how people work with or around hazards. these are the do's and don'ts workers must follow they are often called Safe Work Practices or Procedures and deal with how to use any physical controls for the hazard and what protective equipment must be used* 3. Administrative Controls *deal with how often and how long people are allowed to work with a hazard* - limiting working times to reduce fatigue - job rotations to reduce reparative strain injuries - additional rest breaks in extremely hot or cold weather 4. Personal Protective Equipment and Facilities *used to protect workers from hazards that can;t be fully controlled any other way* - safety glasses to protect eyes from debris - eye wash stations near areas where hazardous chemicals are used - hand wash stations where harmful biological materials such as blood are handled

list the five duties and responsibilities that you (the worker) are required to do

1. comply with the Act, any Regulations and company health and safety rules 2. use all machines and equipment the way you were trained to use them 3. use any required personal protective equipment the way you were trained 4. report any hazards you see to the boss and anything you think may contravene the Act 5. always work safely and not fool around

provide 4 reasons why young workers don't report injuries

1. employer may be family friend and you're afraid they might feel insulted if you report 2. afraid boss will think you can't do the job properly 3. might think the injury is not very serious 4. might be afraid your co-workers will think less of you

provide 4 examples of PPE

1. hard hats and safety boots at construction sites and factories 2. safety glasses and dust masks when working on different type of machines 3. suitable protective globes in workplaces that deal with biological hazards and chemicals 4. hearing protection in noisy workplaces

provide 2 examples why some occupations require you to use hygiene facilities

1. reduces chance of toxic substances absorbed/ingested into the body 2. prevent hazardous agents from being carried away from the workplace

list the four key points of WHMIS

1. regulation that applies to all workplaces where hazardous materials are stored/used 2. materials covered by WHMIS must have a warning label 3. employer must have up-to-date SDS's and MSD's for any hazardous materials used/stored 4. employer must train you in the WHMIS system as it applies to your workplace

what are the 3 basic rights we have as a worker

1. the right to know 2. the right to refuse work 3. the right to participate

provide 3 reasons why you should report any injury or illness

1. to ensure you get the correct medical treatment right away 2. to ensure you receive appropriate compensation without delay 3. so cause of an injury can be investigated and corrected to prevent it happening to someone else

between which ages are people considered a young worker?

14-24 years old

what does DSR stand for

Designated Substance Regulation

what does IRS stand for

Internal Responsibility System

what does JHSC stand for

Joint Health and Safety Committee

what does MSDS stand for

Material Safety Data Sheet

what does MOL stand for

Ministry of Labour

what does OHSA stand for

Occupational Health and Safety Act (the Act)

what does PPE stand for

Personal Protective Equipment

what does RAC stand for

Recognize, Access, and Control workplace hazards

what does WHMIS stand for

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

what does WSIA stand for

Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

what does WSIB stand for

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

who administers the WSIA

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

what is a hazard

anything that can hurt you or make you ill

what is the main purpose of a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)?

gives you the right to participate in health and safety decision making in your workplace

what is an acute injury

hazards that cause injuries right away

what is a chronic injury

hazards that take a long time to cause injury or sickness

list the top five most common injuries to young workers between the years of 1996-1999

i) sprains + strains ii) loss of body part by amputation or avulsion iii) abrasions, blisters, contusions, friction burns iv) fractures v) chemical, electrical and heart burns

list the top 5 causes of injury to young workers between the years of 1996-1999

i) struck against, struck by object ii) overexertion iii) falls iv) bodily reaction excluding overexertions and repetitive motion v) caught in or compressed by equipment/objects

is using your PPE an option

no, law and company safety rules require it

what does the Occupational Health and Safety act require of people?

that every member of the workplace do his/her part to ensure a safe and healthy environment