CMHR A+ HISTORY OF OH&S. INSIGHTFUL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS.
chimneysweeps in England
developing scrotal cancer due to soot entering their scrotum while cleaning the
chimneys
The Ham Commission presented some basic common rights for workers in that
industry. They include: (3)
The right to refuse unsafe work, that the worker deems unsafe for themselves or other
workers
The right to participate in making the workplace safe
The right to know about hazards in the workplace
In Canada, each of the Canadian provinces/territories and the federal government
have their own OH&S legislation. In Ontario, the legislation is called the
Occupational Health and Safety Act
In 1988, the Ontario provincial government introduced the
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) regulation
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) regulation
a worker's right to know about all chemical and physical hazards in the workplace.
In June 2003, __________ was introduced federally
Bill C-45
Bill C-45 was passed by the House of Commons on ___________ and received
royal assent on ____________ It was promulgated on ________________.
> October 27, 2003
> November 7, 2003
> March 31, 2004
Bill C-45 is also known as ___________ because
_____________________________
the Westray Bill because in 1992, 26 miners died in an explosion at the Westray Mine in
Nova Scotia.
A critical element to consider in the area of OH&S is the
financial cost to organizations and individuals due to an accident or illness.
,a direct cost
(e.g., lost time injury)
a indirect cost
(e.g., company reputation)
There is a human cost associated with
each and every accident and illness
Engineering:
An occupational health and safety professional will work with human resources to
facilitate the research and acquisition of an engineering control, such as local or dilution
ventilation system.
Education:
The occupational health and safety professional will work with the human resources
professional to develop educational information. This is done in order to deliver training
or communication to educate workers on a specific topic; for example, heat stress,
musculoskeletal disorder (MSD), and the use of personal protective equipment.
Enforcement:
Human resources would be involved through the disciplining of an employee who fails
to follow some specific instruction related to an occupational health and safety rule or
rules. In some instances, this could be brought to the attention of HR by the line
manager who is supervising the employees.
In Canada
Two major professional boards:
> Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH)
> Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
In Canada
The designations are:
> Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) with CRBOH
> Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) with BCRSP
In the USA
Two major professional boards:
, Board of Global Credentialing (BGC)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
In the USA
The designations are:
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with BGC
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with BCSP
The key stakeholders in occupational health and safety are (5)
the government, unions, employers, supervisors, and workers.
WCB
Workers’ Compensation Board
Unions
ensure that the health and safety interests of workers are addressed via a collective
bargaining agreement.
The employer
helps the joint health and safety committee (JHSC) carry out duties, ensures a written
health and safety policy is in place, and sets up a program to implement the policy. The
employer also has the responsibility to take every precaution reasonable for the
protection of workers.
The supervisor must ensure that workers work In compliance with the
occupational health and safety legislation. They must ensure workers use protective
devices and equipment as required for their job. The supervisor must also inform
workers of any potential and actual hazards in the workplace that may compromise their
health and/or safety. The supervisor must also demonstrate due diligence, which is to
take all reasonable steps to protect workers.
The worker must work in compliance with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations. They must use or wear
the equipment and protective devices required by the employer, and report all hazards
and known violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act or applicable
regulations. Workers must not use or operate any equipment, or work in a way that may
endanger any other worker or themselves.
certain professionals are granted limited right of refusal to safe work such as
AND ANSWERS.
chimneysweeps in England
developing scrotal cancer due to soot entering their scrotum while cleaning the
chimneys
The Ham Commission presented some basic common rights for workers in that
industry. They include: (3)
The right to refuse unsafe work, that the worker deems unsafe for themselves or other
workers
The right to participate in making the workplace safe
The right to know about hazards in the workplace
In Canada, each of the Canadian provinces/territories and the federal government
have their own OH&S legislation. In Ontario, the legislation is called the
Occupational Health and Safety Act
In 1988, the Ontario provincial government introduced the
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) regulation
Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS) regulation
a worker's right to know about all chemical and physical hazards in the workplace.
In June 2003, __________ was introduced federally
Bill C-45
Bill C-45 was passed by the House of Commons on ___________ and received
royal assent on ____________ It was promulgated on ________________.
> October 27, 2003
> November 7, 2003
> March 31, 2004
Bill C-45 is also known as ___________ because
_____________________________
the Westray Bill because in 1992, 26 miners died in an explosion at the Westray Mine in
Nova Scotia.
A critical element to consider in the area of OH&S is the
financial cost to organizations and individuals due to an accident or illness.
,a direct cost
(e.g., lost time injury)
a indirect cost
(e.g., company reputation)
There is a human cost associated with
each and every accident and illness
Engineering:
An occupational health and safety professional will work with human resources to
facilitate the research and acquisition of an engineering control, such as local or dilution
ventilation system.
Education:
The occupational health and safety professional will work with the human resources
professional to develop educational information. This is done in order to deliver training
or communication to educate workers on a specific topic; for example, heat stress,
musculoskeletal disorder (MSD), and the use of personal protective equipment.
Enforcement:
Human resources would be involved through the disciplining of an employee who fails
to follow some specific instruction related to an occupational health and safety rule or
rules. In some instances, this could be brought to the attention of HR by the line
manager who is supervising the employees.
In Canada
Two major professional boards:
> Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists (CRBOH)
> Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP)
In Canada
The designations are:
> Registered Occupational Hygienist (ROH) with CRBOH
> Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) with BCRSP
In the USA
Two major professional boards:
, Board of Global Credentialing (BGC)
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
In the USA
The designations are:
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) with BGC
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) with BCSP
The key stakeholders in occupational health and safety are (5)
the government, unions, employers, supervisors, and workers.
WCB
Workers’ Compensation Board
Unions
ensure that the health and safety interests of workers are addressed via a collective
bargaining agreement.
The employer
helps the joint health and safety committee (JHSC) carry out duties, ensures a written
health and safety policy is in place, and sets up a program to implement the policy. The
employer also has the responsibility to take every precaution reasonable for the
protection of workers.
The supervisor must ensure that workers work In compliance with the
occupational health and safety legislation. They must ensure workers use protective
devices and equipment as required for their job. The supervisor must also inform
workers of any potential and actual hazards in the workplace that may compromise their
health and/or safety. The supervisor must also demonstrate due diligence, which is to
take all reasonable steps to protect workers.
The worker must work in compliance with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations. They must use or wear
the equipment and protective devices required by the employer, and report all hazards
and known violations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act or applicable
regulations. Workers must not use or operate any equipment, or work in a way that may
endanger any other worker or themselves.
certain professionals are granted limited right of refusal to safe work such as
