OH&SA Flashcards
List 7 critical injuries as per OH&SA
- causes death
– places life in jeopardy
– produces unconsciousness
– results in substantial loss of blood
– involves fractured leg or arm but not finger or toe
– involves amputation of leg, arm, hand or foot but not finger or toe
– consists of burns to major portion of body
– causes the loss of sight in an eye
List the duties of a supervisor from the occupational health and safety act
A supervisor shall ensure that a worker
-1 a) works in the manner and with protective devices, measures and procedures required by the act and the regulations
b) uses or wears the equipment, protective devices or clothing that the employer requires.
Without limiting the duty imposed by subsection (1)
-2 a) advise worker of potential or actual danger to the health or safety of the worker of which the supervisor is aware
b) provide worker with the written instructions as to the measures and procedure to be taken for protection of the worker
c) take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of the worker
Define “competent person “
– Qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work
– is familiar with this act and the regulations that apply
– has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace
When does a worker have the right to refuse work?
– Any equipment, machine, device is likely to endanger themself or another worker
– physical condition of the workplace is likely to endanger him or herself
– workplace violence is likely to endanger him or herself
– any equipment, machine or device he or she is to operate, physical condition of the workplace is in contravention of the act or the regulations of such contravention is likely to endanger him or herself or another worker. 
Report of refusal to work
- the workers shall promptly report the circumstances to supervisor who shall investigate the report in the presence of the worker, if there is such in the presence of one of
a) A committee member if any
b) A health and safety rep if any
c) A worker because of knowledge, experience and training is selected by a trade union that represents the worker, or if no trade union is selected by the workers to represent them, they shall be made available and shall attend without delay, worker to remain in safe place and available for investigation
Define workplace harassment
a) engaging in course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known ought to be known to be unwelcome
b) workplace sexual harassment

Define workplace violence
a) The use of physical force against or by a worker that causes or could cause physical injury such as punching hitting kicking pushing
b) The attempted use of physical force against or by a worker that could cause physical injury
c) an action or statement reasonably believed to be a threat of physical harm or a threat to safety or security in the workplace
Define workplace
All locations where business or social activities of the city of Peterborough are conducted
Let’s seven responsibilities that managers supervisors have regarding workplace violence
– contractors and others who attend the city‘s workplace are aware of the cities policy
– employees are trained in and understand the city’s workplace violence prevention policy and procedure
– training is provided to any worker who is required to perform work where a division specific violence prevention control plan exists
– employees are encouraged to report complaints or incidents of workplace violence
- complaints or incidents of workplace violence are responded to in a professional manner
- complaints and incidents of workplace violence are reported promptly to human resources, the department Director and CAO
– records of all training are maintained in the work area
Define discrimination
Unfair treatment of a person or group based on a personal character whether intentional or not
Define harassment
engaging in course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought to be known to be unwelcome
What do supervisors need to do if someone comes with a discrimination or harassment complaint?
– Intervene when inappropriate conduct occurs, ensure staff know that such behaviour will not be tolerated or ignored
– human resources, department director and CAO are immediately advised of any complaints
– immediately acknowledge receipt of formal complaint, notify human resources
– provide the employee with a copy of the policy and ensure awareness of the process and options available, reassure the employee of protection against reprisal
– advise employee that human resources division would be following up on the complaint
City representatives engaging in social media on behalf of the city may not
–Disclose confidential information pertaining to the city
– disclose personal information without consent
– post inappropriate material
– promote, endorse or allow the marketing of non-city business products
– communicate about the city in a destructive manner
– represent personal opinions as those of the city
Two types of antennas firefighters may encounter, what are they and what is the hazard?
Rf antenna
- directional antenna
- Rf radiation in front of
- no Rf energy behind
Omni-directional antenna
- transmit 360 deg
- avoid walking or working on same plane
Fire fighter does not have the right to refuse in an emergency situation, why not?
– when the work is a normal condition of their employment
– workers refusal would endanger life, health and safety of another person
