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Agenda • • • Why is Health and Safety Important? Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations Internal Responsibility System Duties and Responsibilities of Workplace parties Definition of Competent Supervisor Bill C-45/Due Diligence It’s all right here

Why is Health and Safety Important? 2015 WSIB Statistical Report Source: www. wsibstatistics. ca It’s all right here

Occupational Health and Safety Act The Act • Sets legal authority, rights and responsibilities and definitions. Regulations • Sets out the rules, safety requirements, exposure limits. Examples: Regulation 213, Construction Projects; Regulation 851, Industrial Establishments; Reg. 860 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System It’s all right here

Internal Responsibility System The goal of an Internal Responsibility System is to have people work together to identify and control hazards. It is the underlying principle behind the Occupational Health and Safety Act. • • • Personal Responsibility Inclusiveness Cooperation Sharing information Accountability It’s all right here

Occupational Health and Safety Act Three key works throughout the Act: • May – this implies a choice. Example: Section 43(3) • Shall – this is an absolute must. Example: Section 25(1) • Ensure – to make certain. Example: Section 28 It’s all right here

Duties of Directors and Officers of the Corporation – Section 32 Shall take all reasonable care to ensure that the Corporation complies with: a) The Act and Regulation; b) Orders and requirements of Inspectors and Directors; and c) Orders of the Minister. They have a clear duty to ensure that the Corporation has an effective OHS Management System. It’s all right here

Duties of Employers – Section 25 • • • Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances to protect workers. This includes protecting workers from the hazard of workplace violence. (Section 25(2)(h)). Ensure necessary safety equipment is provided, used properly and maintained. Inform workers and supervisors of any hazards and how to handle them. Ensure safe procedures are followed. Post a copy of the Act and Health and Safety Policy (reaffirmed by Council annually) Provide information, instruction and competent supervision to protect the health and safety of workers. It’s all right here

Definition Competent Person means a person who, (a) is qualified because of knowledge, training and experience to organize the work and its performance, (b) is familiar with this Act and the regulations that apply to the work, and (c) has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace; (“personne compétente”) It’s all right here

Duties of Supervisors. Section 27 “A person who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker” • Must take every reasonable precaution to protect a worker’s health and safety. • Ensure workers work safely and properly use equipment and protective devices where required. • Inform workers of job hazards. • Ensure workers are trained to do their jobs safely. It’s all right here

Duties of Workers. Section 28 • Always practice safe work procedures. • Report unsafe conditions or hazards as quickly as possible to your supervisor or employer. • Wear clothing that is appropriate for the type of work performed: i. e. jeans or work pants, no track pants/yoga pants. • Properly wear any protective equipment the job requires. • Do not do anything on the job that will endanger yourself or others. It’s all right here

Duties of Workers. Section 28 (continued) • Not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the employer or the regulations • Not use or operate any equipment or work in a way that may endanger themselves or any other worker • Not engage in any horseplay, or rough and boisterous conduct It’s all right here

Bill C-45 Westray Mine Disaster • An underground mine explosion in May 1992 resulted in the death of 26 miners. It’s all right here

Bill C-45 As a result of the disaster: • Public inquiry recommendation that corporate executives and directors be accountable for workplace safety. • Criminal Code of Canada amended on March 31, 2004. • Organizations (or groups within) and corporations may be charged under criminal code for safety infractions. They must establish a legal duty for all persons directing work to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of workers • A dual charge can be laid (Bill C-45 and OHS Act) It’s all right here

Due Diligence Reasonable steps taken to satisfy legal requirements • Coaching and discipline • Job Observation • Safety Talks • Enforcement of rules and regulations • Forwarding issues to Senior Management • Taking action – responding to concerns • Documentation It’s all right here

Hazards A workplace hazard is any condition, practice, behavior, or a combination of these that can cause injury or illness to a person or damage to property. It’s all right here

Hazards • Biological – blood, body fluids, insect bites, bird droppings. • Chemical – paints, acids, solvents, vapours, fumes. • Ergonomic – lighting, repetitive lifting, workstation, slips, trips, falls. • Physical – ladders, scaffolds, noise exposure, heat/cold exposure, unguarded machines. • Psychosocial – work stress, threat of violence (home or work), personality conflicts (home or work) It’s all right here

Hazards questionnaire • Can you think of any common workplace hazards in your own job ? • Is there special training needed for this job? • Do I have the right protective equipment for this job? It’s all right here

Reporting Hazards and Near Misses Incidents where no property was damaged and no personal injury sustained, but where, given a slight shift in time or position, damage and/or injury easily could have occurred. • A worker walks in front of a forklift operator. The forklift operator slams on the breaks. There is no collision and no one is injured. The key is to make sure that all workers report near misses immediately to their manager/leadhand so they can and investigate and deal with them immediately. It’s all right here

Hazard protection • Eliminate the hazard. Example: Replace a toxic cleaning chemical with a non-toxic one. • Reduce the exposure to the hazard. Example: Turn the ventilation system on or put a barrier around a dangerous piece of equipment. • Personal Protective Equipment: Example: hearing protection, safety glasses, hard hat. It’s all right here

Powers of the Joint Health and Safety Committee- Section 9 A Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) has the power to: • Work to solve occupational health and safety issues before someone is injured or made ill. • Conduct regular inspections of the workplace and report the findings to the committee. • Make recommendations to management and workers on how to make the workplace safer. • Investigate serious accidents. It’s all right here

JHSC Members • The employer is required by law to post an up-to-date listing of JHSC members. • Can be found on the Health and Safety bulletin board in your area along with meeting minutes. It’s all right here

Enforcement of the Act – Section 54 • Ministry of Labour (MOL) is charged with responsibility to se that duties are performed and obligations are fulfilled • External Responsibility System • Can enter workplaces at anytime without a warrant. – Seize or make use of evidence. – Question anyone, order tests, take photos and samples, etc. – Issues orders • If you feel your employer, health and safety member, or union isn’t taking action for your health and safety, contact the MOL at 1 -877 -202 -0008 It’s all right here

MOL ticketing power, offenses and penalties • MOL inspectors have the authority to issue a ticket or summons for minor OHSA violations, and may also initiate prosecutions for certain violations. • Currently, the maximum fine resulting from a ticket or summons is $1, 000, though most violations of this nature are subject to a set fine, which generally do not exceed $300. • A successful prosecution, though, may result in more severe penalties; individuals may be subject to a fine of $25, 000 or imprisonment, while corporations may be fined up to $500, 000. • Victim Surcharge of 25%. It’s all right here

Worker Rights • You have the right to know about hazards in your workplace and the right to know about how to work safely. • You have the right to participate in health and safety and work together to make the job or the workplace safe. • You have the right to refuse unsafe work, if you believe the work is unsafe. It’s all right here

Right to refuse unsafe work. Section 43 A worker may refuse work if they have reason to believe that: • operation of equipment or device may endanger anyone; • physical condition of workplace may endanger anyone; • workplace violence is likely to endanger himself or herself; or • contravention of Act or Regulations is likely to endanger anyone. In Law: • “reason to believe” can be almost anything and does not have to be specific (a belief). • “reasonable grounds to believe” must be something very specific (hard evidence). It’s all right here

Work refusal flow chart It’s all right here

Accident and Injury reporting Workplace Safety and Insurance Board administers Ontario’s no-fault workplace insurance. Follow the City’s Procedure: • Seek first aid or medical assistance immediately. • Notify supervisor immediately (requirement). • Supervisor: – Completes Accident/incident report form – Contacts the Human Resources to advise and send accident forms to HR Department within no more than 24 hours (one day) following the injury/illness/incident – Further information and forms to follow depending on the severity of the injury. i. e. modified work etc. It’s all right here

Critical Injuries Defined as an injury which: • • Places life in jeopardy. Produces unconsciousness. Produces substantial loss of blood. A fracture of a leg or arm but not a finger or toe. Amputation of a leg, arm, hand or foot but not a finger or toe. Burns to a major portion of the body. Loss of sight in an eye. It’s all right here

Critical Injuries If an accident results in a critical injury or death, the supervisor immediately notifies the following by telephone: – – Police and ambulance services Local MOL office Injured worker’s family JHSC and Union representatives Within 48 hours, the supervisor must send a written report to the Ministry of Labour. The supervisor of the department (or designate) will take part in the investigation of critical or fatal incidents. It’s all right here

Health and Safety partners Ministry of Labour 1 -877 -202 -0008; www. labour. gov. on. ca • Develops, communicates and enforces occupational health and safety requirements and employment standards. • Develops, coordinates and implements strategies to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses and can set standards for health and safety training. Workers Health and Safety Centre 1 -888 -869 -7950; www. whsc. on. ca • An occupational health and safety training centre for workers, representatives and employers. Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers 1 -877 -817 -0336; www. ohcow. on. ca • Six medical clinics located across Ontario that provide occupational health services and information. It’s all right here