3.6: Explain the various ways to protect employees. Flashcards
(50 cards)
What is the primary purpose of occupational health and safety legislation?
To protect both the health and safety of employees.
What are some recent factors increasing health concerns in the workplace?
Air and water pollution, environmental hazards, and union/federal pressure.
Why is it essential to identify and control health hazards at work?
To ensure a safe and healthy work environment and comply with legal standards.
What is a key factor in the success of safety programs?
Managers and top leaders setting the tone and leading by example.
What role can the HR department play in safety programs?
Coordinating training, maintaining safety records, and ensuring compliance.
What is typically included in a company’s safety committee?
Both managers and employees, with duties defined by legislation.
What are common responsibilities of safety committees?
Sharing safety concerns and ensuring proper training and communication.
What reinforces employee understanding of safety beyond discipline?
Managers setting an example and encouraging employee participation in safety programs.
What is essential for safety training success?
Employee engagement, manager support, and a sense of ownership among employees.
What is the key to a successful safety incentive program?
Gaining and maintaining employee engagement.
What are managers expected to do regarding safety behavior?
Monitor, enforce, and reinforce safety procedures and correct unsafe acts.
Why must safety be continually emphasized?
To maintain concern for safety and ensure knowledge is retained and applied.
How should managers respond to unsafe acts?
Take immediate action to fix the cause and promote team safety culture.
What is a critical component of monitoring safety compliance?
Ongoing communication about expectations and standards.
What channels are used to communicate safety standards?
Managers, bulletin boards, handbooks, equipment signs, orientations, and SOPs.
What behaviors are typically expected of employees?
Using safety devices
Using proper work procedures
Complying with accident reporting
Wearing safety clothing
Avoiding carelessness or horseplay
What penalties may be given for safety rule violations?
Warnings, suspension, dismissal—depending on the severity and repetition.
How are incidents investigated?
By a manager and safety committee to identify causes and preventive actions.
What are employers required to keep and post annually?
A summary of work-related injuries and illnesses.
What is an incidence rate?
The number of injuries/illnesses per 100 full-time employees per year.
Why are incidence rates useful?
For comparisons within organizations or against industry standards.
What organizations help compare safety records across companies?
Employment and Social Development Canada and Occupational Health and Safety departments.
What are some common health and safety hazards outside industrial jobs?
Hazards in offices, healthcare, and airports including poor air quality, sanitation, and COVID-19 exposure.
What does WHMIS stand for?
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System.
