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YOUR GUIDE TO
WORKPLACE
Everyone is responsible for workplace safety. Know your rights and responsibilities!
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OHSA: Occupational Health and Safety Act • Covers most workers in Ontario • Everyone in the workplace is responsible for preventing injury/illness
IRS: Internal Responsibility System • Workers, supervisors, employers, and worker representatives all have legal duty to keep their
workplace safe and healthy • Workplaces with 6-19 workers must have a Health & Safety Representative • Workplaces with 20+ workers must have a Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC)
Ontario Ministry of Labour (enforces OHSA) • Penalties to pay when health and safety laws are broken • Under OHSA, a person can be fined up to:
• $ 25,000 for every charge laid • And/or serve 12 months in jail
• Corporations can be fined up to $500,000 per violation (if convicted)
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• It’s great to have a job and exciting to start a new one, BUT workplaces can be dangerous
• Injuries happen, but they don’t have to
• BE AWARE! Everyday in Ontario workers are injured, made ill, or killed on the job
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Lack of Proper Training
or Experience • New workers not familiar with workplace hazards • Experienced workers tend to have less injuries
Workers don’t know their legal rights
• All workers have legal rights that protect their health & safety
Afraid to ask questions • Embarrassed to ask questions • Afraid to “rock the boat” at work or appear incompetent
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You, your employer, and your supervisors ALL share responsibilities for health and safety!
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The OHSA and its regulations sets minimum age for different kinds of works: • 18 years: underground mines, window cleaning • 16 years: mining plant, surface mine, construction, logging • 15 years: factory operation, repair shops • 14 years: for all other industrial establishments
14 /15 year-olds may NOT be employed during school hours – Unless excused from attendance under the Education Act
Currently NO minimum age requirements for:
• Health Care Establishments • Libraries • Museums • Golf Courses • Schools
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Employer
• Establish a health and safety policy and program
• Provide required training • Provide information, instructions,
and supervision for safe job performance
• Provide necessary safety equipment • Provide information on hazards in the
workplace • Display important information where
everyone can see it
Supervisor
• Make sure you follow the law and company's safety rules
• Tell you about any job hazards or dangers
• Make sure you use safety equipment properly
• Should look after the workers
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• Obey the law • Use machines and work equipment safely • Wear required personal protective
equipment • Report hazards to your boss • Work safely at all times • Don’t fool around on the job
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You have the right to… • Know about dangers in your workplace • Training before you start the job • On-the-job training • Work Supervision • Hazard information to perform your job safely
The right to participate… • Become a Health & Safety Representative • Become a member of the Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) • Help with health & Safety Inspections • Take Part in Training • Identify hazards and possible solutions
The right to refuse unsafe work…
• No job is worth getting hurt • Discuss it with your boss, before refusing work you think is dangerous • Employer cannot punish or fire you for refusing work you think is unsafe
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Your employer and supervisors are responsible for ensuring you have the safety training you need!
General Training:
• Company Health & Safety Policy • Company Safety Rules • Emergency Procedures • How to get First Aid
Specific Training:
• How to do your job safely • How to deal with hazardous materials • How to use Personal Protective Equipment • How to operate machinery and equipment safely
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• A hazard is anything that can hurt or make you ill
• A workplace hazard is any condition, practice, or behaviour that could cause injury or illness to a person or damage to property
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PHYSICAL HAZARDS: unsafe machines and environmental conditions Examples: unguarded machine parts such as saw blades, constant noise, prolonged exposure to sun and
cold BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS: produced by living things, often coming from working with animals or people Examples: blood, viruses, animal/bird droppings CHEMICAL HAZARDS: materials that are flammable, explosive, poisonous Examples: cleaning products, pesticides, gasoline ERGONOMIC HAZARDS: caused by poorly designed workplaces/processes Examples: poor lighting, workstations that are too high/low for you, or a job that requires you to repeat
the same movement over and over
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Violence: • Assault • Harassment • Threats
Stress Factors: • Conflict with managers or co-workers • Poor working conditions • Heavy workloads
Psychological Hazards: • Psychological or social factors can cause problems • Example: stress and violence can lead to headaches and
trouble sleeping
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• You have a legal responsibility to report hazards, protect yourself, and protect your co-workers • Pay attention to health and safety information, and recognize situations that might be dangerous
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System A Canadian system of identifying hazardous materials, to make sure all workers have the information they need to work safely 4 Components of WHMIS: Classification and Symbols Warning Labels Material Safety Data Sheets Training
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Prevent injury “at the source” of the hazard: • Redesign work processes/isolate dangerous processes • Install guards/enclosures around moving parts • Replace hazardous substances with less hazardous ones
Control hazards “along the path” before reaching the worker: • Use local ventilation systems to remove fumes • Put up welding screens to protect co-workers from welding flash
Use hazard controls “at the worker”: • Create rules/procedures for how people work around hazards • Limit how long workers are around dangerous materials • Provide personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Whatever method the workplace uses to control a hazard, it must do 3 things:
• Control the Hazard • Not Create any New Hazards • Allow you to Do your Job Comfortably
AT THE SOURCE ALONG THE PATH AT THE
WORKER
Isolate the compressor in a
sound proof room
Install sound absorbing panels
Provide the worker with
ear plugs
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HEAD & EYES • Hard hats provide protection from falling objects • Goggles/face shields protect eyes from splashing liquids or flying objects • Safety glasses protect you from dust/debris
EARS • Ear muffs/plugs protect hearing from loud noises
FEET • Safety shoes/boots protect feet from sharp/heavy objects • Footwear should be non-slip
HANDS • Gloves protect hands from chemicals/sharp objects
LUNGS • Respirators prevent inhaling tiny particles in air that can damage lungs
SKIN • Shirts with long sleeves/coveralls can protect from being scratched, burned or splashed by chemicals
BODY • Fall protection systems (harnesses that tie off) can prevent serious injury from falling from heights
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• Some jobs may have facilities to deal with emergencies, such as eye wash stations or showers
• Stay safe at work by knowing what to DO in an emergency, such as: •Fire, explosion •Injury •Hazardous materials spill •Violence •Severe Weather
• Make sure you know the emergency procedures in your workplace
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Emergency Equipment:
Fire Extinguishers Fire Blankets Stretchers Flashlights Spill Kits Eyewash Stations/Showers First Aid Kit
Emergency Plan:
Reporting Procedure Description of Alarm System Duties and Responsibilities Escape Routes/Safe Meeting Area Communication Method Names/Numbers of Key People Regular Drills Map of Building/Exits
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YOU MUST: • Get First Aid Treatment • Tell your Supervisor/Boss • Get Medical Care if Necessary YOUR EMPLOYER MUST: • Arrange your Transportation to get Medical Care • Pay you Wages for the Day of Injury
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario
Health and Safety, Ontario Ministry of Labour
Know Your Rights, WorkRights.ca
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