Health, Wellness, and Safe Workplaces Module 1 - Legal Aspects of Health and Safety Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of health and safety legislation?
To prevent accidents, incidents, and illness
What is due diligence?
Requires all employers to take every reasonable precaution to prevent workplace accidents, incidents,or illness
What are management responsibilities?
Ensure compliance with the law
Creating, communicate, and uphold safety policies
Maintain equipment, materials, and protective devices
Ensure proper work procedures
Provide a hazard-free environment
What does management need to monitor, report, and maintain records on?
Incidents Accidents Hazards Occupational Injuries Lost-Time Injuries Occupational Illnesses
What are employee responsibilities?
Work safely Wear protective equipment Comply with safety policies Report defective equipment Report workplace hazards Report unsafe work practices
What are supervisor responsibilities?
Advise employees of potential hazards Ensure workers use safety equipment Ensure workers wear protective clothing Provide written work instructions Comply with due diligence protocols
What are health and safety committee responsibilities?
Support safety collaboration Conduct safety inspections Investigate work refusals Investigate accidents Respond to concerns
What are health and safety representative responsibilities?
All the same responsibilities of the health and safety committee:
Support safety collaboration Conduct safety inspections Investigate work refusals Investigate accidents Respond to concerns Maintain up-to-date records
What are employee’s rights?
Right to know
Right to participate
Right to refuse
Right to stop
What is worker’s compensation?
No fault insurance
Employers pay all premiums
Provides workers with compensation when they are unable to work
