Section 21

Question 1

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The purpose of this guidance manual is to outline ________ _______, ____ ______ and _______ applicable to the prevention of injury or illness to workers in the fire service

Answer 1

The purpose of this guidance manual is to outline recommended equipment, work practices and procedures applicable to the prevention of injury or illness to workers in the fire service

Question 2

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What is the OHSA based on in relation to IRS?
from 2017 exam, long answer, read over and over again

Answer 2

The Act is based on the concept of co-operative compliance, a system that assigns roles and responsibilities to a group that has direct responsibility for workplace health and safety, and to a group that has a contributory responsibility in health and safety. The direct responsibility to control occupational risks rests with the employer, the supervisor, and the worker. This system is known as the Internal Responsibility System (IRS).

Question 3

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What two basic principles must be present in order to achieve a high standard of health and safety?

Answer 3

a) a demonstrated commitment from the top down; and

b) the involvement of the workers in the workplace

Question 4

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Is Section 21 law?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

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Clause 25(2)(j) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires the employer to “prepare and review at least ______ a written occupational health and safety policy and develop and maintain a program to implement that policy”

Answer 5

Annually

Question 6

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The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires the establishment of Joint Health and Safety Committees where ______ or more workers are regularly employed at a workplace and to hold Joint Committee meetings on a regular basis.

Answer 6

twenty

Question 7

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All fire apparatus with a gross weight, registered gross weight or manufacturers gross vehicle weight rating exceeding 4500 kilograms must be inspected on an ______ basis (in accordance with O. Reg. 611 Safety Inspections, made under the Highway Traffic Act). These vehicles are required to display an inspection sticker as evidence of compliance with this requirement.

Answer 7

Annual

Question 8

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Flashover can produce fast moving flames with temperatures in excess of _____ degrees Fahrenheit.

Answer 8

1100