Ch. 11 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Legislation
Laws intended to protect worker health and safety by minimizing work-related accidents and illnesses.
Employer’s Role in OHS
Due diligence, filing reports, training, record maintenance, enforcing safety rules.
Supervisor’s Role in OHS
Advise workers, ensure precautions, compliance encouragement.
Employee’s Role in OHS
Take reasonable care for own and others’ safety, report breaches, wear protective equipment.
Employee Rights under OHS
Right to know hazards, participate in OHS process, refuse unsafe work.
Joint Health and Safety Committees
Management and labour representatives inspect and promote a healthy workplace.
Fostering a Culture of Safety
Teamwork, communication, shared vision, assignment of responsibilities, incident reporting.
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System: labelling, data sheets, employee training on hazardous materials.
Enforcement of OHS
Inspections without warrant, stop-work orders, penalties (fines/jail), Bill C-45 criminal liability.
Causes of Unsafe Conditions
Defective equipment, hazardous procedures, poor lighting, poor ventilation.
Causes of Unsafe Acts
Working unsafely, disabling safety devices, risky behaviors, distractions.
Accident Prevention Steps
Follow standards, hazard analysis, safety-focused job design, PPE enforcement.
Reducing Unsafe Acts
Selection testing, leadership commitment, training, positive reinforcement.
Reducing WCB Costs Steps
Prevent accident, respond appropriately, facilitate return to work, conduct functional ability evaluations.
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Guidelines
Identify impairment, document behavior, issue written warnings, refer to counselling.
Sources of Job Stress
Environmental (high demand jobs), personal factors (health, family issues), corporate climate.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Symptoms after traumatic events: nightmares, hypervigilance, avoidance.
Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs)
Prevented by ergonomics and training.
Workplace Toxins
Hazards like asbestos, diesel exhaust, benzene; linked to occupational cancers.
Workplace Violence Prevention
Identify high-risk jobs, institute policies, improve security, train staff.
Wellness Programs
Proactive health initiatives: fitness, nutrition, stress management, smoking cessation, ergonomics.
