Occupational Health & Safety
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Occupational Health & Safety
• Health Care & Residential Facilities Regulation of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
• First Aid Requirements (Regulation 1101)
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Bill 99)
OH&S ActLegislative Requirements
Who Is Responsible For Health & Safety
EMPLOYEE
“EVERYONE”ADMINISTRATOR
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Working Together For A Safe Workplace
• Keep a safe and well-maintained workplace• Provide proper safety equipment & training• Provide first aid training and first aid kits• Post the WSIB “In Case of Injury at the Work” (Form 82)• Post Occupational Health & Safety Act, First Aid Regulations,
workplace inspection findings, meeting minutes, team membership and meeting dates
• Post Occupational Health & Safety Act• Have equal worker and employer representation for Health &
Safety• Follow proper procedures in case of injury
Employer Responsibilities
Work place violence (HR. 6.09)
• The exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker.
• An attempt to exercise physical force against a worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker.
• A statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker.
Some activities increase the risk of workplace violence
• Handling cash • Protecting or securing valuables • Transporting people and goods • Public or community contact • Working alone, or with just a few people • Working late at night or very early morning
Workplace harassment (HR. 5.03)
• Workplace harassment means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.
• Workplace harassment may include bullying, intimidating or offensive jokes or innuendos, displaying or circulating offensive pictures or materials, or offensive or intimidating phone calls.
What to do
In an emergency or if there is immediate danger• Contact police first in emergency situations. If a
situation has turned violent or if there is a threat of violence occurring, employers and workers should call police. Police officers deal with violent individuals and matters under the Criminal Code.
Telling your employer• Workers should report threats or incidents of
workplace violence to the employer.
• Know about danger and hazards in the workplace• Participate in making your workplace safe• Refuse unsafe work• Work safely- follow policies and procedures• Report unsafe conditions, hazards and incidents
immediately• Wear the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Ask your supervisor first whenever in doubt• Participate in training• Read and review health and safety postings
Workers Responsibilities
1. Right to Know
2. Right to Participate
3. Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act you have the:
Three Worker Rights
• Every worker has a right to know about hazards in the workplace.
• Every worker should be trained to recognize and protect themselves from hazards.
If you have concerns about hazards ask your supervisor for more
information
Right to Know
Report to your supervisor first! They have to protect you, it’s the law!!
Know who your JHSC reps are and how to contact them.
Every worker must participate
by reporting hazards and
following safe work practices
The JHSC provides another
avenue for workers to participate.
Right to Participate
• If you are asked to perform a job that you think is dangerous, the Act provides a way for you to exercise your right to refuse the unsafe work.
• There are some exceptions for example where the task is an ‘inherent’ part of the job and the work refusal could directly endanger the life, health or safety of another person.
Always listen to your ‘gut’ feeling !!!!
Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
• Conduct workplace inspections • Recognize hazards• Classify hazards• Recommend solutions• Follow-up on recommendations• Stimulate awareness• Report concerns through Hazard Identification
Reporting Form• Assist in accident investigations• Attend work refusal investigations
Role of the JHSC
A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work.
Workplace Hazards
A common way to classify hazards is by category:
• Biological - bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans, etc.,
• Chemical - depends on the physical, chemical and toxic properties of the chemical.
• Ergonomic - repetitive movements, improper set up of workstation, etc.,
• Physical - radiation, magnetic fields, pressure extremes (high pressure or vacuum), noise, etc,
• Psychosocial - stress, violence, etc.,
• Safety - slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment malfunctions or breakdowns
Hazard Classification
Examples of Hazards and Their Effects
Workplace Hazard Example of Hazard Example of Harm Caused
Thing Knife Cut
Substance Benzene Leukemia
Material Asbestos Mesothelioma
Source of Energy Electricity Shock, electrocution
Condition Wet floor Slips, falls
Process Resident Lifting Back injury
Practice Needle prick Hepatitis
Workplace Hazards
Slips, trips and falls
Musculoskeletal System Disorders (MSD) and Back Injuries
Electrical
Fire
Exposure (body fluids, blood and medical waste)
Workplace Hazards Specific to LTC
Tell your supervisor immediately
Tell a member of the JHSC
Regular Inspections
Reporting Hazards
The Management team recognizes their shared responsibilities for the H&S of staff and that no meaningful service can be offered to our resident’s without the dedication and commitment to work safely by all staff.
Review HS.7.03 Occupational Health and Safety Policy which is posted on the Joint Health and Safety Board.
Occupational Health & Safety Policy
• What to do - first and foremost – prevention – work in a safe manner, report hazards/concerns, follow proper procedures, attend training
• First Aid - report to the first aid station for any and all first aid treatments. Where is the first aid station located?
• Forms - employee incident form (review form and investigation report), WSIB Treatment Memorandum
• Accident Investigation - assist supervisor with this investigation process
Workplace Injury/Illness
Process to follow when hurt at work:
1. Get first aid (if required). Any advice or treatment is to be recorded on the First Aid Treatment Record.
2. Report immediately an accident or illness to your Supervisor.
3. If you need to see a doctor take the completed WSIB Treatment Memorandum and a Return to Work Package
4. Participate in the Investigation Process and assist with completing the Employee Incident Report.
5. Provide all medical documentation in a timely manner and participate in the Safe and Early Return to work program.
Workplace Injury/Illness
• Program Goal – to return worker to their position as soon as possible
• Employer Responsibilities– to offer modified work to an injured worker and report and track progress of program
• Worker Responsibilities - to comply with returning to work on a modified program
Return To Work / Modified Work Program
Work Safe – Work Smart
Who Is Responsible For Health & Safety?