[ILM] 101A Safety Legislation, Regulations & Industry Policy in the Trades

Question 1

government, employers and employees share the responsibilities for health and safety at the work site

T or F

Answer 1

True

Question 2

OHS Act, Regulation & Code help protect workers from risk of injury at work

T or F

Answer 2

True

Also, they state minimum requirements for health and safety in Alberta workplace

Question 3

Core requirements applicable to all industries

Answer 3

1. use engineering controls
2. use administrative controls
3. use personal protective equipment (last line of defense)

Question 4

Federal legislation protects you and your co-workers and prescribes criminal charges be laid where a workplace injury or fatality occurs

T or F

Answer 4

Bill C-45

Question 5

definition of employer

Answer 5

1. who is self-employed in an occupation
2. who employs one or more workers
3. designated by an employer as the employer’s representative
4. director or officer of a corporation who oversees the occupational health and safety of the workers employed by the corporation

Question 6

failure to comply OHS regulations fines to the employer or employee. how much?

Answer 6

$100-500

Question 7

WHMIS

Answer 7

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

Question 8

employers must provide health and safety training?

T or F

Answer 8

True

Question 9

employee responsibilities

Answer 9

1. participating in training
2. using information obtained to protect
3. applying workplace labels where and when required
4. demonstrating the application of safe work procedures

Question 10

WCB is

Answer 10

a private non-profit organization

Question 11

when injury occurs

Answer 11

1. tell your employer the details of your injury
2. tell your health care provider your injury happened at work
3. tell the WCB by submitting a worker’s report of injury

Question 12

workplace hazards are

Answer 12

1. biological - viruses
2. chemical - skin or eyes
3. ergonomic - back injuries, strain injuries
4. physical - noise, vibration, fire

Question 13

housekeeping is done when?

Answer 13

all the time during work

Question 14

employers have the right to exceed the OHS Code & Workplace Health and Safety

T or F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Grinder/Zip cutter

Answer 15

double eye protection = safety glasses + face shield

Question 16

CSA markings

Answer 16

1. Green triangle(grade 1) - heavy duty
2. Yellow triangle(grade 2) - light duty