HCS3000 (WORKPLACE SAFETY SYSTEMS) | QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
OHS Regulation Answer - addresses certain requirements related to
government policy and administrative matters.
OHS Act Answer - sets out the basic duties of owners, employers, workers,
contractors and suppliers. It gives the government power to make regulations
and codes (i.e., rules) about health and safety at the workplace. The OHS Act
sets standards to protect and support the health and safety of workers
throughout the province and gives Officers the authority to visit work sites and
enforce the requirements
OHS Code Answer - specifies all the technical standards and rules that
employers and workers must comply with to fulfill their obligations. The Code
covers different topic areas, such as hazard assessment and control, general
safety, noise, chemical hazards, violence in the workplace and first aid, to name
a few. There are 39 parts (i.e., chapters) in the Code.
due diligance Answer - is the level of judgment, care, prudence, determination
and activity that a person would reasonably be expected to do under particular
circumstances. Failure to prove that an employer or worker had been duly
diligent in complying with the OHS legislation can result in significant penalties.
Reasonably Practicable Answer - a legally defined term that is assessed using
the "reasonable person test."
,Employer Answer - • you employ one or more workers
• you are designated to represent the employer
• you are a director or officer of a company whose responsibility is to oversee
worker health and safety
• you are self-employed
OHS: Employer Responsibilities Answer - • equipment is kept in safe working
order
• dangerous chemicals are properly labeled and stored
• workers perform their duties, as required by the legislation
• workers have the training needed to do their jobs safely
• workers are informed of any hazards on the job site
• workers who may be exposed to certain hazards, e.g., chemicals, noise, are
monitored.
OHS Answer - Occupational Health and Safety
Workers Answer - a. One who works at a particular occupation or activity: an
office worker.
b. One who does manual or industrial labor.
Workers Responsibilities Answer - • do not perform work that may endanger
them self, others, if not competent to perform that work
• use or wear safety equipment the employer requires to be used or worn
• use safety devices, such as guards on machines, and never take them off or
alter them
• report hazards to supervisor
, • participate in training for safe equipment operation.
Workers Must Answer - • take reasonable care to protect the health and safety
of themselves and other workers
• cooperate with their employer for purposes of health and safety.
(OHS Act, Section 2(2))
Prime Contractor Answer - is to, as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so,
ensure the OHS Act, Regulation and Code are complied with at the work site.
Imminent Danger Answer - means any danger that is not normal for the job or
any dangerous conditions under which a worker would not normally carry out
the work.
Joint Work Site Health and Safety Commitees Answer - is to address health and
safety concerns in the workplace. It is usually made up of equal representation
from management and front-line workers. The committee will hold meetings
and minutes will most likely be posted in a central location for the employees
to read. Workers are encouraged to find out about their JWHSC and to read the
minutes to stay abreast of health and safety concerns at their workplace.
Workers may be asked to sit on the committee; this is a great opportunity to
have a positive impact on the health and safety of the workplace.
Reporting Injuries and Death at the Workplace Answer - notify the nearest
Workplace Health and Safety office as soon as possible.
There are five critical situations that must be reported:
• an injury or accident that results in death
• an injury or accident that results in a worker being admitted to a hospital for
more than two days
AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION
OHS Regulation Answer - addresses certain requirements related to
government policy and administrative matters.
OHS Act Answer - sets out the basic duties of owners, employers, workers,
contractors and suppliers. It gives the government power to make regulations
and codes (i.e., rules) about health and safety at the workplace. The OHS Act
sets standards to protect and support the health and safety of workers
throughout the province and gives Officers the authority to visit work sites and
enforce the requirements
OHS Code Answer - specifies all the technical standards and rules that
employers and workers must comply with to fulfill their obligations. The Code
covers different topic areas, such as hazard assessment and control, general
safety, noise, chemical hazards, violence in the workplace and first aid, to name
a few. There are 39 parts (i.e., chapters) in the Code.
due diligance Answer - is the level of judgment, care, prudence, determination
and activity that a person would reasonably be expected to do under particular
circumstances. Failure to prove that an employer or worker had been duly
diligent in complying with the OHS legislation can result in significant penalties.
Reasonably Practicable Answer - a legally defined term that is assessed using
the "reasonable person test."
,Employer Answer - • you employ one or more workers
• you are designated to represent the employer
• you are a director or officer of a company whose responsibility is to oversee
worker health and safety
• you are self-employed
OHS: Employer Responsibilities Answer - • equipment is kept in safe working
order
• dangerous chemicals are properly labeled and stored
• workers perform their duties, as required by the legislation
• workers have the training needed to do their jobs safely
• workers are informed of any hazards on the job site
• workers who may be exposed to certain hazards, e.g., chemicals, noise, are
monitored.
OHS Answer - Occupational Health and Safety
Workers Answer - a. One who works at a particular occupation or activity: an
office worker.
b. One who does manual or industrial labor.
Workers Responsibilities Answer - • do not perform work that may endanger
them self, others, if not competent to perform that work
• use or wear safety equipment the employer requires to be used or worn
• use safety devices, such as guards on machines, and never take them off or
alter them
• report hazards to supervisor
, • participate in training for safe equipment operation.
Workers Must Answer - • take reasonable care to protect the health and safety
of themselves and other workers
• cooperate with their employer for purposes of health and safety.
(OHS Act, Section 2(2))
Prime Contractor Answer - is to, as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so,
ensure the OHS Act, Regulation and Code are complied with at the work site.
Imminent Danger Answer - means any danger that is not normal for the job or
any dangerous conditions under which a worker would not normally carry out
the work.
Joint Work Site Health and Safety Commitees Answer - is to address health and
safety concerns in the workplace. It is usually made up of equal representation
from management and front-line workers. The committee will hold meetings
and minutes will most likely be posted in a central location for the employees
to read. Workers are encouraged to find out about their JWHSC and to read the
minutes to stay abreast of health and safety concerns at their workplace.
Workers may be asked to sit on the committee; this is a great opportunity to
have a positive impact on the health and safety of the workplace.
Reporting Injuries and Death at the Workplace Answer - notify the nearest
Workplace Health and Safety office as soon as possible.
There are five critical situations that must be reported:
• an injury or accident that results in death
• an injury or accident that results in a worker being admitted to a hospital for
more than two days
