Test 1 Flashcards

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The code of labour code applies to..

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Radio and tv broadcasting and cable system
Shipping and shipping service
Employment in the operation of ships trains and aircraft

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What is the purpose of part 2 of the Canada labour code

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To prevent accidents and injury 
Elimination of hazards
Reduction of hazards 
Provision of personal protective clothing and material 
Goal of ensuring safety of employees
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Code should be reviewed as..

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A proactive (take action before) tool for reducing workplace accidents and occupational illness

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Who is responsible for the administration of the Canada labour code

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The labour program of human resources
Skill development Canada
Transport Canada enforcement

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Who is responsible for on board employees In aviation industry

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Transport Canada

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Where is occupations safety and health regulations found

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Part 2 of Canada labour code

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What does the aviation occupational safety and health regulations do

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Outlines duties and responsibilities of the employer and employee pertaining to occupational safety and health
Identify in greater detail specific requirements to ensure healthy n safe work place

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Who is covered by work safe bc

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All airport workers

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Who is covered by CLC part 2

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Pilots and flight attendants

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What can work safe bc do

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Pay for workers injury during work
If board determines you are entitled to compensation you cannot refuse the compensation
Compensation board of province u work at Handle claims process even if you are injured in another province

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What’s does AOSH govern

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Smoking in airports
Aircraft fuelling practices
Airport construction practices
Daily screening practices

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What are the employers responsibilities

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Ensure that the health and safety if every person employed is protected while working

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Reasons for employers to comply with responsibilities

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To protect workers
To maintain operating certification
Avoid extra cost
Avoid loss of reputation

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What are employees responsibilities

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Take all reasonable and necessary precautions to ensure their health and safety and others who may be affected

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What are the work safe prescribed responsibilities

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Employer responsibilities

Employee responsibilities

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How often does a workplace need to be inspected

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At least once a year

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How often does health and safety representative inspect al or part of work place

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Each month

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What are the rights of the employees

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Right to know
Right to participate
Right to refuse

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What is the right to know

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To be informed of known of foreseeable hazards in the work place
Be provided with info necessary to protect safety n health

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What is right to participate

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Can identify/ correct job related health and safety concerns as safety representative

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What is right to refuse

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To refuse dangerous work if there is reasonable cause to believe so
(Must follow proper procedure)

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What’s employers right

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Right of redress

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What is right of redress

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To protect employers from abuse of right to refuse dangerous work
Must prove to Canadian industrial relations board that employee has abused right to refuse before disciplinary action can be taken

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What is importance of April 28

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National day of mourning

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How is safety managed
Must be top priority Driven from top down Demonstrated by top management
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What is the OSH structure
Employee level : -healthy and safety reps -employees - union Federal/provincial health and safety officers: -health and safety committees -employer CLC part 2: - health and safety regulations
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What is a safety policy statement
Statement of principles and general rules that serve as guides for action
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What should be in safety policy statement
Management's commitment to protect safety and health Objective of the program Organization's basic health and safety philosophy
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What must be done to fulfill individual responsibilities
Know what they are and the communication required | Have ability and competence (training)
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What are worker responsibilities
``` Use personal protections and safety equipment Follow safe work procedures Know and comply with all regulations Report any injuries Report unsafe act and condition ```
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First line supervisor responsibilities
``` Instruct workers to follow safe work procedures Enforcing health ad safety regulations Correct unsafe conditions Report and investigate all accident Promote safety awareness ```
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Responsibilities of management
``` Provide safe and healthy workplace Maintain health and safety program Ensure workers are trained Provide medical and first aid facilities Ensure personal protective equipment is available ```
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OSH regulations section 3.24 sates
An employer must provide additional orientation and training if observation reveals that the worker is unable to perform work tasks safely
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OSH regulations section 3.25 states
An employer must keep records of all orientation and training for new/ young workers
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Section 3.22 : young worker is ..
Any worker under 25
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Section 3.22 : new worker is ..
Anyone new to workplace Returning to workplace here hazards have changed Affected by a change In the hazard Relocated to new workplace if hazard is diff from previous workplace
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Young workers regulations section 3.23 states
An employer must ensure health and safety orientation and training specific to worker is given to young or new worker before worker begins work
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What is definition of accident
An unplanned event that interrupts the completion of an activity (May/may not include injury/ property damage)
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Definition of incident
An unexpected event that did not cause injury/damage this time but had the potential (near miss)
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Reasons to investigate an accident
Find out cause to prevent similar accidents in future Fulfill any legal requirements Determine cost of an accident To process worker compensation claims
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What is OSH program
Plan of action for safety in workplace
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What does program structure do
Regulated organization representing all levels of employees
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Why must we follow OSH regulations
It's the law not guidelines
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What is bill c 45
Due diligence
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What does representative mean I bill c 45
Includes everyone who works for or affiliated with an organization
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Senior officer (bill c45)
Anyone who plays important role in establishing policy or managing important aspect of organizations activities
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What does bill c 45 apply to
Organizations Everyone who has authority to direct how others work One must take reasonable step to prevent bodily harm to self or others
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What is due dilligence
To tAke reasonable care in circumstance of the situation to protect health and safety of workers
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What Are some indications of positive OSH
Supervisors decision making process is perceived as fair Employee believe the supervisor will provide support Coworkers feel they treat each other with respect Worker feel they can speak freely to their supervisor about safety concerns
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What are the roles of safety committees and coordinators
Advise all employees on health ad safety matters Coordinating interdepartmental health and safety activities Collect and analyze health ad safety statistics Attend health and safety committee meetings as resource person Providing health and safety training
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Training orientation elements
``` Supervisor name n contact info Workplace health and safety rules Emergency procedure Personal protective equipment WHIMIS training Potential workplace hazards Location of first aid Instruction of work task Violence in workplace Health and safety program content ```
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What is medical and first aid program
Location of first aid Stations and medical facilities Identification of first aid attendants and other staff trained in first aid Procedure for transporting injured employee Procedure for recording injuries
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What are some OSH program elements
``` Worker responsibilities OSH rules New employee orientation Emergency procedures Medical and first aid Incident accident report and investigation Workplace inspection ```