COIDA Flashcards
1
Q
what does COIDA stand for?
A
compensation for occupational injuries and diseases act
2
Q
what is the purpose of COIDA?
A
provides protection to employees who were injured while performing their duties
3
Q
positives of COIDA
A
- promotes safety in the workplace
- claiming processes are relatively simple
- employees do not contribute toward this fund
4
Q
negatives of COIDA
A
- claiming processes can be time consuming
- domestic/military workers are not covered
- workers who are employed in other countries are not covered
5
Q
discriminatory actions according to COIDA
A
- preventing employees from a specific racial group/gender in reporting a accident
- providing protective clothing to only male employees
6
Q
penalties for non-compliance
A
- businesses can be fined for refusing to lodge a complaint
- if businesses are found guilty of any misconduct, they will have to have to pay large penalties
7
Q
ways for businesses to comply with COIDA
A
- businesses should provide a healthy safe work environment
- reports all incidents causing death/injury/illness of employees
- ensure that equipment/machinery is working properly
