Module 7 Flashcards
What is the provincial legislation for OHS?
Occupational health and safety act
Occupational health and safety code
What part is healthcare associated legislation found in?
Part 35
What are the responsibilities of the employer with regards to safety?
Provide a safe workplace
Adhere to safety legislation
Provide equipment for safe work
Educate staff
Provide accident reporting mechanism
What are the safety responsibilities of the employee?
Adhere to safety regulations
Use safety equipment
Participate in safety education programs
Report accidents and unsafe conditions
What are the three levels of safety regulations?
Federal- WHMIS
Provincial- WHMIS, waste disposal
Municipal- fire, waste disposal
What are the responsibilities of the OHS department?
Safety education
Accident reports
Safety inspections
Immunizations
Works with worker’s comp
Who’s responsibility is accident reports?
The employee must file it
Report to supervisor
Write out detailed report
Full out ASAP
Keep copies
Personal safety includes what?
Grooming, eye protection, food, medical sharps and safety engineered devices
What are ergonomics?
Promotes a safer work environment that provides physical comfort, reduce steer and fatigue.
What do we need to be aware of for electrical safety?
Know where breakers are
If equipment is wet shut off power and unplug
Use CO2 or dry chemical fire extinguisher
What do we need to know about fire safety?
Where the closest fire alarm and extinguisher is
Who to call
How to exit the building
What are the different types of fires?
A- combustibles
B- liquid
C- electrical
What fire extinguishers are there and what are they used for?
CO2- B and C
Dry chemical- A, B and C
Water- A
What is the danger associated with ionizing radiation?
It is able to form free radicals in tissue, over exposure can cause cancer, congenital defects and cell death.
What type of radiation is associated with ionizing radiation?
X-Rays
What are the three components of WHMIS?
MSDS, labels and education
What information do MSDSs contain?
Hazardous ingredients
Fire and explosion data
Reactivity data
Toxicology data
Preventative measures
First aid procedures
What are the responsibilities regarding MSDSs?
Employer- make them available
Employer- know where they are
What types of WHMIS labels are there?
Supplier- by manufacture
Workplace- if product is moved or altered
What information does MSDS labels have?
Product name
Safe handling info
Statement that MSDS is available
Who’s responsibility sis WHMIS education?
Employer
What are the components of WHMIS education?
Instruction, training and provision of information
What are the categories of WHMIS hazard symbols?
A- gases under pressure
B- flammables
C- oxidizing gases
D1- acute toxicity
D2- other toxic effects, irritation
D3- biohazardous infectious material
E- corrosion (skin/eyes and metals)
F- self-reactive, organic peroxides
What body regulates radioactive material?
Canadian nuclear safety commission
Not covered by WHMIS
What organization covers the safe handling of goods in transit?
Transport of dangerous goods.
Who needs to know about TDG?
Those who ship, transport and receive dangerous goods.
What are the standards of waste handling?
General- regular disposal
Kitchen- regular disposal
Human- flush
Broken glass- puncture resistant container
Infectious, clinical plastic, sharps- biohazard containers
Chemical and pharmaceutical- removal by licensed disposers
Radioactive- CNS commission rules
What legislates occupational health and safety?
The federal government
