Book 3 Chapter 12: Introduction To Occupational Health & Safety Legislation Flashcards
Relative to their business, all employees must:
A) Have copies of the Occupational Health and Safety Act only
B) Have copies of the Regulations only
C) Ensure workers read all the applicable Acts & Regulations
D) Have copies of the Act and the applicable Regulations
D) Have copies of the Act and the applicable Regulations
The health and safety regulations are designed to ensure the health and safety of :
A) The employer
B) The employee
C) Everyone
D) The occupant
C) Everyone
The health and safety regulations outline the rights and responsibilities of the:
A) Owner
B) Employee and the employer
C) Employee only
D) Employer only
B) Employee and the employer
Which of the following workers are NOT covered by provincial health and safety legislation?
A) Domestic workers
B) School teachers
C) Nurses
D) Store clerks
A) Domestic workers
Worker’s health and safety are the main concern of:
A) The medical associations
B) The criminal code
C) Occupational health and safety legislation
D) Unions
E) Worker’s compensation
C) Occupational health and safety legislation
Occupational health and safety acts:
A) Outline reasonable efforts of involved parties to ensure on job safety
B) Outline who is to blame in the case of an accident
C) Are a nuisance
D) Exist to punish wrongdoers
E) Obstruct job progress
A) Outline reasonable efforts of involved parties to ensure on job safety
Person’s not covered by occupational health and safety legislation are:
A) Some agricultural workers
B) Federal government employees
C) Workers in federally regulated industries
D) Domestic worker
E) All of the above
E) All of the above
A worker has the responsibility to:
A) Get the job done by any means
B) Co-operate with the employer to protect the health and safety of everyone on the job site
C) Acquire safety training on specialized job related tasks
D) Acquire specialized safety gear
E) Ensure that all others are aware of their responsibilities under the act and regulations
B) Co-operate with the employer to protect the health and safety of everyone on the job site
Individual responsibilities for health and safety must be borne by:
A) Employees only
B) Management only
C) All persons relative to the work place
D) Owners only
E) Owners and government
C) All persons relative to the work place
The prime contractor must ensure that the following comply with the Act and Regulations:
A) Every employer and their workers
B) All sub contractors
C) All subcontractors workers
D) All consultants and visitors to the site
E) All of these answers are correct
E) All of these answers are correct
The employer is responsible for:
1. People who work for them only
2. Workers and contractors employed
3. Everyone on the worksite
4. Ensuring that employees are aware of their responsibilities
A) 3,4
B) 2,3
C) 1,2
D) 1,4
A) 3,4
In Alberta and Saskatchewan the jurisdictional regulations are titled “Occupational Health and Safety Act.” What is it called in Manitoba?
A) Workers Compensation Act
B) Occupational Health and Safety Commission
C) Safety Act
D) Occupational Health and Safety Act
E) Workplace Safety and Health Act
E) Workplace Safety and Health Act
The health and safety regulations outline the rights and responsibilities of the:
A) Employer only
B) Employee and the employer
C) Employee only
D) Owner
E) Occupant
B) Employee and the employer
A worker:
A) Cannot be assigned alternative work
B) Can be fired for refusal if in compliance with section3.12
C) Is obligated to refuse work if he/she has reasonable cause to believe it is unsafe
D) That refuses unsafe work does not need to be investigated by the supervisor
E) Cannot refuse work
C) Is obligated to refuse work if he/she has reasonable cause to believe it is unsafe
A boiler log book is considered to be a:
A) Book given out by ABSA
B) Large book kept in the boiler room
C) Necessity administered by the head office
D) Legal document
D) Legal document
