A - Safety Legislation, Regulations and Industry Policy in the Trades

Question 1

What part and section of the OHS Code describes the membership of a joint work site health and safety committee?

Answer 1

Part 13, Section 197

Question 2

What part and section of the OHS Code describes the requirements and options for protective footwear?

Answer 2

Part 18, Section 233

Question 3

What part and section of the OHS Code describes the requirements for worker training and WHMIS?

Answer 3

Part 29, Section 397

Question 4

What are the first aid requirements for high hazard work at a close work site with 5 to 9 workers at the work site per shift?

Answer 4

1 Emergency First Aider, 1 Standard First Aider, No.1 First Aid Kit

Question 5

What is an employer responsibility with regard to hazard assessment at the work site?

Answer 5

To develop a plan to eliminate or control any hazard identified at the work.

Question 6

How is the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta funded?

Answer 6

100% of the funding for the WCB comes from employers in Alberta.

Question 7

What are the four categories of the workplace hazards?

Answer 7

Biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical

Question 8

What is the example of an engineering control for worker protection?

Answer 8

Isolation

Question 9

When is an administrative control put in place for worker protection?

Answer 9

When an engineering control cannot eliminate or control a hazard

Question 10

Who is responsible to have an emergency response plan in place at the work site?

Answer 10

Employers

Question 11

What part of the OHS Code covers first aid requirements at the work site?

Answer 11

Part 11

Question 12

What must your employer do if first aid supplies are stored in secure containers at the work site?

Answer 12

Ensure the containers are clearly marked to indicate their contents.

Question 13

What number and type of first aiders must your employer ensure are present at an isolated work site with low hazard assessment rating and 65 workers at the work site per shift?

Answer 13

2 Standard First Aiders.

Question 14

What is the Duty to use Personal Protective Equipment according to the Alberta OHS Code?

Answer 14

What you and your employer must do if a hazard assessment identifies the need for the use of PPE.

Question 15

Who is responsible to ensure work site emergency response plans remain up to date?

Answer 15

The employer and the employees.

Question 16

When a work site hazard assessment identifies that workers are required to wear PPE what is your employer’s responsibility?

Answer 16

Ensure all workers properly use and wear the required PPE.

Question 17

What is an employee responsibility with regard to the use of PPE?

Answer 17

To inspect your PPE prior to each use.

Question 18

Industrial protective headwear must comply with what standard?

Answer 18

CSA

Question 19

What is Not an obligation your employer assumes when a hazard assessment indicates the need for PPE?

Answer 19

To post a Duty To Use Personal Protective Equipment sign at all entrances to the work site.

Question 20

What is a characteristic of protective footwear with a yellow triangle on the outer side or tongue of the right shoe?

Answer 20

Sole puncture protection and Grade 2 protective toe (will withstand impact up to 90 joules).

Question 21

In what situation is your employer obligated to provide you with proper PPE according the OHS Code?

Answer 21

When workers are exposed to respiratory hazard or excessive noise levels.