Week 12- Health & Safety

Question 1

what is the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act

Answer 1

When a person is convicted of an offence under OHSA they are subject to;

A fine of up to $1,500,000 for a corporation

A fine of up to $1,500,000 directors and officers and/or 12 months in jail

A fine of up to $500,000 for all other persons and/or 12 months in jail

Question 2

what are the Psychological and Physical Health Hazards?

Answer 2

Harassment and Violence - caused by people in the environment

Physical agents - exposure to physical element

Biological agents - exposure to natural organisms

Ergonomically related - caused by environment

Question 3

what is Assumption of Risk?

Answer 3

In the assumption of risk, the belief is the employee understands
the risk of injury involved in a certain activity
the unsafe practices of the occupation
and agrees to take the risk on

Question 4

what is a Careless Worker?

Answer 4

an early approach to safety in the workplace which assumed accidents were due to workers’ carelessness.

Question 5

what is Shared Responsibility?

Answer 5

A newer approach to workplace safety that relies on the cooperation of the employer and employees.

Question 6

what is the Westray Bill?

Answer 6

Established new legal duties for workplace health and safety, and imposed serious penalties for violations that result in injuries or death

Bill provided new rules for attributing criminal liability to organizations including orgs, and their representatives

Question 7

what do you do if There is an Accident?

Answer 7

Call 911

Administer first aid if possible

Secure and manage the scene

Report the incident → to police, management, OHS, and the union if
needed

Conduct an investigation → gather evidence, interview witnesses

Create a final report → make recommendations

Follow up → implement changes

Question 8

ex from class
Mushroom Farm Deaths (confined spaces)

Answer 8

Poor design lead to build up of hazardous gases → three injured
A total of $350,000 was issued in fines

Question 9

ex. from class
RCMP (mould)

Answer 9

A training facility had several officers fall sick

Question 10

ex. from class
Celestia (OHS)

Answer 10

Dealing with dangerous materials like cyanide
Employees are encouraged to come forward with concerns