HCS 3000 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
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
, • an unplanned or uncontrolled explosion, fire or flood that causes a serious injury or
that has the potential of causing a serious injury
• the collapse or upset of a crane, derrick or hoist
• the collapse or failure of any component of a building or structure necessary for the
structural integrity of the building or structure.
Workers Compensation Act - ANSWER WCB legislation is an important law that was
created to provide insurance or compensation benefits to workers who have been
injured or made ill during the course of their employment and are required to lose time
from work as a result of the injury or illness. This is essentially no-fault insurance
coverage that the employer pays for to provide insurance coverage for the workers. In
exchange, the worker gives up the right to take legal action against the company for a
work-related incident.
Workers Report and Injury Form - ANSWER as a list of witnesses, is also useful; please
include this information with your Worker's Report of Injury form. Remember to include
your name, Social Insurance Number, date of birth and employer's name. Your employer
may also have additional forms for you to fill out, such as an Accident/Incident Report
form and/or a first aid record form.
WCB Forms - ANSWER Employers Report of injury or occupational disease (within 72
hours of injury reported), workers report, and physicians report
Purpose of Workers Compensation Legislation - ANSWER • have been injured or become
ill as a result of their employment
• lose time from work, as a result
WCB Coverage Exempt Companies - ANSWER • financial institutions; e.g., banks
• consulting services
• piano tuners
• travel agencies
• commercial feed lots
• advertising agencies.
Although employers in these industries are exempt, they may opt to have WCB
coverage.
WCB Premiums - ANSWER WCB premiums pay for lost wages, health care costs,
services to help the worker get back to work, and survivor benefits. The more injuries
and illnesses, the higher the group's premium rate. The WCB also has incentive
programs where employers can get money back if they have a good injury/illness
record.
ANSWERS
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
, • an unplanned or uncontrolled explosion, fire or flood that causes a serious injury or
that has the potential of causing a serious injury
• the collapse or upset of a crane, derrick or hoist
• the collapse or failure of any component of a building or structure necessary for the
structural integrity of the building or structure.
Workers Compensation Act - ANSWER WCB legislation is an important law that was
created to provide insurance or compensation benefits to workers who have been
injured or made ill during the course of their employment and are required to lose time
from work as a result of the injury or illness. This is essentially no-fault insurance
coverage that the employer pays for to provide insurance coverage for the workers. In
exchange, the worker gives up the right to take legal action against the company for a
work-related incident.
Workers Report and Injury Form - ANSWER as a list of witnesses, is also useful; please
include this information with your Worker's Report of Injury form. Remember to include
your name, Social Insurance Number, date of birth and employer's name. Your employer
may also have additional forms for you to fill out, such as an Accident/Incident Report
form and/or a first aid record form.
WCB Forms - ANSWER Employers Report of injury or occupational disease (within 72
hours of injury reported), workers report, and physicians report
Purpose of Workers Compensation Legislation - ANSWER • have been injured or become
ill as a result of their employment
• lose time from work, as a result
WCB Coverage Exempt Companies - ANSWER • financial institutions; e.g., banks
• consulting services
• piano tuners
• travel agencies
• commercial feed lots
• advertising agencies.
Although employers in these industries are exempt, they may opt to have WCB
coverage.
WCB Premiums - ANSWER WCB premiums pay for lost wages, health care costs,
services to help the worker get back to work, and survivor benefits. The more injuries
and illnesses, the higher the group's premium rate. The WCB also has incentive
programs where employers can get money back if they have a good injury/illness
record.
