Occupational Health & Safety Act (OH&S)

Question 1

1. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (RSO 1990) in Part VIII (Enforcement) under Section 62 (3) “False information etc.” (pg. 58) states,
   A) If the internal responsibility system fails to address adequately the health and safety issues in a workplace, or if the Act and regulations are not being followed, the Ministry of Labour has the authority to enforce the law.
   B) No person shall knowingly furnish an inspector with false information or neglect or refuse to furnish information required by an inspector.
   C) Inspectors have broad powers to inspect any workplace, investigate any worker, supervisor or employer who provides false information and order compliance with the Act and regulations and initiate prosecutions.
   D) Employers, supervisor and workers must assist and co-operate with inspectors

Answer 1

B) No person shall knowingly furnish an inspector with false information or neglect or refuse to furnish information required by an inspector.

Question 2

2. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (RSO 1990) in Part III.0.1 (Violence and Harassment) under Section 32.0.1 (1) “Policies, violence and harassment” states an employer shall;
   A) Prepare a policy with respect to workplace violence, prepare a policy with respect to workplace harassment, and review the policies as often as necessary, but at least annually.
   B) Prepare a policy with respect to workplace violence, prepare a policy with respect to workplace harassment, and review the policies as often as necessary, but at least semi-annually
   C) Prepare a policy with respect to workplace use of force, prepare a policy with respect to workplace persecution, and review the policies as often as necessary, but at least semi-annually
   D) Prepare a document with respect to workplace violence, prepare a document with respect to workplace harassment, and review the document as often as necessary, but at least annually

Answer 2

A) Prepare a policy with respect to workplace violence, prepare a policy with respect to workplace harassment, and review the policies as often as necessary, but at least annually.

Question 3

3. Under Part V – “Right to Refuse or to Stop Work Where Health and Safety in Danger”, within the Occupational Health & Safety Act, until the investigation is completed, the worker __________.
   A) Shall remain in the office / work station of his or her supervisor
   B) Shall be sent home but must be readily available to return to the work site as required
   C) Shall remain at a safe place that is as near as possible to his or her workplace.
   D) Stay in the nearest designated lunch room

Answer 3

C) Shall remain at a safe place that is as near as possible to his or her workplace.

Question 4

4. In the Occupational Health and Safety Act, (RSO 1990) (Page 10) a supervisor is defined as:
   A) A person who undertakes with an owner, constructor, contractor or sub-contractor, to perform work or supply services.
   B) A person who performs work or supplies services for monetary compensation.
   C) A person, appointed by an employer, who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker.
   D) None of the above

Answer 4

D) None of the above

Question 5

5. A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, (2015) Part III, Duties of Employers and Other Persons (Page 28) states that an Ontario Employer who is covered by the Act, has an obligation to appoint competent persons as supervisors. “Competent person” has a very specific meaning under the Act. He or She must:
   A) Carry out inspections and investigations
   B) Be qualified through knowledge, training and experience; to organize work and its performance.
   C) Keep and maintain accurate records as prescribed.
   D) Carry out any prescribed training programs for workers, supervisors and committee members.

Answer 5

B) Be qualified through knowledge, training and experience; to organize work and its performance.

Question 6

6. A Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, (2015) Part III, Duties of Supervisors (Page 32) states that the Act sets out certain specific duties for workplace supervisors. A supervisor must:
   A) Provide any information that the committee has the power to obtain from the employer.
   B) Comply with a prescribed standard that limits the exposure of a worker to biological, chemical or physical agents.
   C) Post a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Policy in the workplace.
   D) Advise a worker of any potential or actual health or safety dangers known by the supervisor.

Answer 6

D) Advise a worker of any potential or actual health or safety dangers known by the supervisor.