This presentation will explain your rights and responsibilities on the job and will tell you what Ontario

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INTRODUCTION

• This presentation will explain your rights and
  responsibilities on the job and will tell you
  what Ontarios Occupational Health Safety Act
  (OHSA) expects from your employer, your
  supervisor and you. These are things you need to
  know and understand so that you can be safe at
  work today and everyday.
• Everyone in the workplace, from the employer to
  the newest worker, has different but important
  duties to keep the workplace safe. Because
  employers have the most authority in the
  workplace, they have the greatest responsibility
  but its important for your own safety that you
  understand everyones health and safety duties,
  including yours.

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INTRODUCTION
Preventing injuries and illness starts here, with
the things that you learn in this presentation
but it doesnt end here. One of the employers
duties under the OHSA is to give you specific
information and instructions about how to stay
safe on your job. What you learn from this
information will help you start to understand
those instructions. We hope you will use what you
learn here every day of your working life.
Under Ontario law, all workers and supervisors
must take health and safety awareness training.
Individual departments/ supervisors/ managers
are still responsible for providing
workplace-specific training and procedures.
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY LAW
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY LAW

• In Canada, Occupational Health and Safety laws
  have been put in place either federally or
  provincially, to protect the health and safety of
  all workers.
• Basically, the occupational health and safety
• responsibilities of these governments are to
• Enforce applicable legislation
• Conduct workplace inspections and investigations
• Distribute information on legislation
• Resolve health and safety disputes, and
• Promote training, education and research

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY LAW
Each province and territory in Canada has health
and safety legislation, which include both Acts
and regulations. Occupational Health and
Safety Acts are known as minimal requirements
outlined by a province or territory to employ
workplace health and safety practices. In
addition to each Act are regulations that
complement and provide further laws specific to
high-risk sectors. Because each province and
territory has its own legislation, occupational
health and safety responsibilities will vary
slightly from province to province.
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APPLICATION

• What Ontario legislation applies to workplace
  health safety?
• The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) is
  Ontario's cornerstone legislation for workplace
  health and safety. Other contributing legislation
  includes the Workplace Safety and Insurance
  Act (WSIA), Part II of which deals with the
  prevention of occupational injury and disease and
  the Human Rights Code, which often has to be
  considered in dealing with OHS issues.
  Both OHSA and WSIA are available along with all
  of Ontario's other Acts and regulations at
  the e-Laws website.

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REQUIREMENTS
In general, what does the OHSA require? The main
purpose of the Act is to provide a legal
framework and establish minimum standards for the
health and safety of workers on the job. It sets
out duties for all workplace parties and rights
for workers. Along with its accompanying
regulations, establishes processes for dealing
with workplace hazards and provides for
enforcement of the law where compliance has not
been achieved voluntarily. Fundamental to the
successful working of OHSA is the
workplace Internal Responsibility System (IRS).
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COVERED

• Who is covered by the OHSA?
• OHSA applies to almost every worker, supervisor,
  employer and workplace in Ontario, including
  workplace owners, constructors and suppliers of
  equipment or materials to workplaces covered by
  the Act. OHSA does not apply to
• Work done by the owner or occupant, or a servant,
  in a private residence or on the connected
  landSection 3(1)
• Workplaces under federal jurisdiction, although
  federal authorities accept that outside
  contractors and their employees, while in federal
  workplaces, are under provincial jurisdiction.

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FEDERAL

• What are Federal workplaces and how are they
  regulated?
• Workplaces under federal jurisdiction are
  regulated by the Canada Labour Code, which is
  administered by Human Resources and Skills
  Development Canada.
• The OHSA does not apply to
• post offices
• airlines and airports
• banks
• some grain elevators
• telecommunication companies, and
• interprovincial trucking, shipping, railway and
  bus companies.

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REGULATIONS

• What regulations have been made under the OHSA?
• Regulations made under OHSA may be sector,
• work or hazard specific.
• Sector-specific regulations apply to a particular
  sector.
• There are sector-specific regulations for
• Industrial Establishments
• Construction Projects
• Mines and Mining Plants
• Health Care and Residential Facilities

• Certain types of hazardous work are covered by
  their own regulations
• Diving Operations
• Window Cleaning
• Offshore Oil and Gas Production
• Confined Spaces

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REGULATIONS

• What regulations have been made under the OSHA
• Health hazards are either covered by the sector
  regulations or separate hazard-specific
  regulations, including
• Designated Substances Regulation
• Designated Substance - Asbestos on Construction
  Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations
• Regulation respecting the Control of Exposure to
  Biological or Chemical Agents
• Regulation respecting X-Ray Safety
• Needle Safety

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REGULATIONS
There is also a fourth set of regulations that do
not fall into these categories Some clarify
requirements in OHSA, such as defining "critical
injury", or specifying that the employer must pay
for JHSC member certification training. Others
extend the application of OHSA examples are the
regulations for farming operations, or for
teachers and for university academics and
teaching assistants. The most far-reaching of
these regulations is the Workplace Hazardous
Materials Information System (WHMIS) regulation.
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OHSA CONSOLIDATED EDITION
A hard copy of the most recent Pocket
Ontario OHS Act Regulations is kept at
Security -- 111 Bond Street available
24/7/365 Each Union Office and Faculty Deans
Office is provided with a hard copy.
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ENFORCEMENT

• How are OSHA and its regulations enforced?
• The Ministry's goal is for all workplaces to
  achieve self-compliance with OSHA and regulations
  through a well-functioning Internal
  Responsibility System (IRS). Where this does not
  happen, progressive enforcement results.
  Enforcement begins with the issuing of orders and
  may proceed to prosecution. Inspectors are the
  enforcement arm of the Ministry of Labour their
  role includes the following
• inspection of workplaces
• issuing of orders where there is a contravention
  of OHSA or its regulations (orders)
• issuing Summary Conviction Notices (Tickets)
  for a range of offences on-site
• tickets can also be issued to workers for unsafe
  acts as well as for supervisors and employers
• investigation of accidents and work refusals
• resolution of disputes
• recommendation of prosecution.

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ENFORCEMENT
Ministry of Labour (MOL) Inspectors have broad
powers to, among other things, inspect any
workplace, investigate any potentially hazardous
situation and work refusal, order compliance with
the Act and its regulations and initiate
prosecutions.
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MOL INSPECTORS

• Inspectors have the power to
• Enter a workplace without notice or warrant
• Request for JHSC worker member be present
• Question any employee privately or in a group
• Make recommendations to meet compliance
• Take photographs
• Require hygiene or engineering testing
• Review and make copies of workplace documents
  including training documents
• Require a workplace to be undisturbed for the
  purposes of an investigation, inspection or test
• Seize anything that is given to, or in plain view
  of the inspector, that is thought to be in
  contravention of the legislation

If a MOL Inspector arrives at your work
site, contact IRM (7086) who will liaise with the
MOL on the Universitys behalf. After hours
contact Security at 416-979-5040
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MOL INSPECTOR ORDERS
POSTING OF ORDERS AND FIELD VISIT REPORTS The
employer must post a copy of any MOL order or
field visit report the orders or field
reports are posted on the main university
board at the entrance of 350 Victoria Street
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PENALTIES

• What are the penalties for not complying with the
  OHSA and its regulations?
• The maximum penalties for a contravention
  of OHSA or its regulations are set out in OHSA
  Section 66.
• A successful prosecution could, for each
  conviction, result in
• A fine of up to 25,000 for an individual person
  and/or up to 12 months imprisonment
• A fine of up to 500,000 for a corporation.
• Criminal charges can be laid against corporation,
  defined organizations and individuals
  (supervisors, managers, directors, members of the
  board, executives, etc.)

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TICKETING

• Ministry of Labour Inspectors can issue tickets
  for an observed contravention of a Regulation
  under the OHSA (similar to a speeding ticket)
• Tickets can be issued at 3 levels within an
  organization to the worker, the supervisor and
  to the employer
• Penalties vary between 200 and 300
• Of primary focus for ticketing are high risk
  activities, such as failure to guard machines,
  lack of guarding around work surfaces or
  openings, lack of protective devices for
  electrical work or when working at heights, lack
  of personal protective equipment and unsafe work
  with lifting devices.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS
It is the responsibility of every manager and
supervisor to be well informed of the
Occupational Health and Safety laws that are
applicable to the workplace over which they have
authority. These general provisions give
employers the independence to carry out
measures and control procedures that are
appropriate for their individual workplaces. The
challenge for employers and supervisors however,
is to fully understand health and safety
legislation and to know when they have fulfilled
all appropriate regulatory requirements
SIGNIFICANCE It is important for all owners,
employers, supervisors and constructors to be
aware of the regulations that apply specifically
to the work being done and that they have an
obligation to know and comply with these
regulations.
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WORKERS SUPERVISORS EMPLOYERS
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DUTIES OF WORKERS

• DUTIES
• Follow the law and the workplace health and
  safety policies and procedures
• Always wear or use protective equipment required
  by the employer
• Work and act in a way that does not endanger
  themselves or another worker
• Report any hazard, workplace injuries or
  incidents to their supervisor (including threats
  and attempts of workplace violence)
• A supervisor is also considered a worker under
  OHSA and has the same rights and duties as a
  worker.

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RIGHTS OF WORKERS

• RIGHT TO KNOW
• Workers have the right to know about hazards in
  their workplace. This includes being informed
  about hazards by the University and their
  supervisors, and the right to ask questions
  without fear of reprisals about hazards in their
  job.
• Examples of questions include
• What are the hazards of this job?
• Is there any special training required?
• Do I have the right protective equipment?
• If I have questions about safety, who do I ask?
• You should know where your nearest first aid
  station is located and how to contact trained
  first aiders

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RIGHTS OF WORKERS

• RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK
• A worker has the right to refuse unsafe work if
  he or she has reason to believe the work is
  dangerous, meaning the work he/she is doing, the
  area in which he/she is working, or a machine/
  equipment/tool he/she is using may endanger
  him/her or another worker.

RIGHT TO PARTICPATE Workers can participate in
workplace health and safety by reporting hazards
they see to their supervisor, asking questions
about hazards and how to work safely, and being
safety role models for others. Workers can also
participate as Health and Safety Representatives
and as members of a Joint Health and Safety
Committee (JHSC)
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RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK AT RYERSON

• Process at Ryerson
• A worker may exercise the right to refuse work if
  they believe a hazardous situation exists,
  including where the worker has reason to believe
  that workplace violence is likely to endanger
  himself or herself.
• The workers supervisor must promptly investigate
  the work refusal in the presence of the worker
  and one of the following persons
• a Ryerson JHSC worker representative, or
• a worker who is selected by a trade union that
  represents the worker.
• If the worker continues to refuse work after the
  investigation, the Director, IRM must be
  notified.
• If the situation cannot be resolved by the
  Director, IRM, the matter will be referred to the
  Ministry of Labour.

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RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK AT RYERSON

• Prior to the investigation by the Director, IRM
  or the Ministry of Labour, no worker is allowed
  to use or operate any equipment, machine, or
  device, or work in the area to be investigated
  unless, in the presence of a worker
  representative, a health and safety
  representative, or a worker who is selected by a
  trade union, the worker has been advised of the
  work refusal and the reasons for the work
  refusal.
• A Ministry of Labour inspector will investigate
  the refusal to work in consultation with
• the employer or a person representing the
  employer,
• the worker,
• a Ryerson Health and Safety Committee worker
  representative, or
• a worker who is selected by a trade union that
  represents the worker.
• After completing the investigation, the Ministry
  of labour inspector will provide all involved
  persons with a copy of the decision in writing

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RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK
If you have any concerns regarding health
and safety in the workplace, you should
report it first to your supervisor who will
try to resolve the matter. The Departmental
Safety Officer (DSO), the JHSC Member and IRM may
also be contacted for assistance.
HAVE A CONCERN?
The University will investigate cases of
workplace violence as outlined in the
Universitys Workplace Violence Prevention and
Response Program.
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RIGHTS OF WORKERS

• Its against the law for your employer or
  your supervisor to fire or
• punish you for doing what the OHSA expects
  you to do, or because
• you asked them to do what the OHSA expects
  them to do.
• Its even against the law for your employer or
  supervisor to threaten to fire or punish you for
  these things.
• The OHSA is very clear on this. If you feel that
  your employer is taking action against you for
  raising a health and safety concern, you can
  discuss it with a union official if you are a
  member of a union, or bring a complaint to the
  Ontario Labour Relations Board. If youre not
  sure what to do, you can call the Ministrys
  toll-free number for information.
• The Office of the Worker Adviser also provides
  free advice and representation to non-unionized
  workers who are in this situation. You can call
  their toll-free number for help 1-855-659-7744.

NO REPRISALS for following the law!
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CALLING THE MOL

• Ministry of Labour inspectors cant be in all
  workplaces at all times. But the Ministry wants
  to hear if theres a problem on the job that
  isnt fixed.
• So it has a toll-free number that you can call.
• Calling that number connects you to the Health
  and Safety Contact Centre that takes calls 24
  hours a day, seven days a week.
• If you dont want to give your name when you call
  the Health and Safety Contact Centre, you dont
  have to. Here is the number 1-877-202-0008

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DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS

• Inform and educate workers about hazards in their
  workplace and how to work safely
• Appoint competent supervisors who know the work,
  know the hazards present and know the applicable
  laws and regulations
• Create written health and safety polices
  (reviewed annually), develop programs and
  procedures to implement this policy, post the
  policy in the workplace and make sure they are
  being followed
• Ensure workers follow the law and the procedures
  and policies at your workplace
• Take steps to eliminate hazards in the workplace
  and where elimination is not possible, to control
  them
• Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and
  ensure its proper use and maintenance
• Take every precaution reasonable to ensure the
  safety of workers AND THE PUBLIC (known as the
  general duty clause)

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SUPERVISORS DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

• Some basic duties of the supervisor are
• Inform and educate workers about hazards in their
  workplace and how to work safely
• Ensure workers follow the law and any workplace
  procedures and policies
• Make sure workers wear and use the right personal
  protective equipment
• Take every precaution reasonable to ensure the
  safety of workers and the public

Every supervisor is also a worker with the
same rights and responsibilities as any other
worker. Supervisors are responsible for
listening to and addressing health and safety
issues as they arise. A supervisor can contact
his/her manager or EHS to discuss any health and
safety issues.
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SUPERVISORS ROLE

• Know the OHSA and how relevant Regulations apply
  to your workplace
• Know the hazards
• Inform workers of potential and actual hazards
  and how to work safely (especially new, young
  workers and persons coming back from an extended
  period of time off)
• Ensure work is performed safely plan, monitor,
  remind and enforce
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly
  maintained and guarded (where applicable)
• Continually monitor for and anticipate new
  hazards
• Be a health and safety role model

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SUPERVISORS ROLE

• Listen to health and safety concerns from your
  workers, colleagues, students, public
• Maintain Documentation
• Written safe work procedures
• Safety training content, attendance
• Resolution of safety concerns
• Discussing with/referring health and safety
  issues to line management based on the situation
• Asking for assistance if needed

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WHO IS A SUPERVISOR AT RYERSON?

• Any employee in a supervisory position AND/OR
• Any employee that has some supervisory functions
  AND/OR
• Any employee in charge of a classroom, lab, shop
  or studio

POSITIONS THAT MEET SUPERVISOR CRITERIA AT
RYERSON Executive Deans Directors (Academic and
Administrative) Chairs  Managers Coordinators Facu
lty (Full time, Part time, Casual) Instructors
(Full time, Part time, Casual)  Technical
Officers  Technicians Lead Hands Teaching
Assistants/Graduate Assistants

• SIGNIFICANCE
• In the event of a serious accident, the courts
  look at the
• job functions of your position You can still be
  part of an
• union and still be considered a supervisor
  under the law.

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DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS SUPERVISORSHOW TO SEND THE
RIGHT MESSAGE
As a supervisor you need to follow the workplace
safety procedures, wear your personal protective
equipment and stay safe. If you dont do those
things, others will think its okay to not follow
the workplace safety procedures. People are
watching you and learning from what you do. How
you supervise the work, the way you think about
the work and talk about it, can affect the safety
of the people you supervise.
Telling people to work in a safe and healthy way
isnt all there is to being a supervisor.
Sometimes people want to take shortcuts because
they think it will help them get the job done
faster. Sometimes theyre tired, or they're
having a bad day. There will be days when youre
tired or having a bad day, too. But you need to
be a role model for safety at all times.
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DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS SUPERVISORSHOW TO SEND THE
RIGHT MESSAGE

• You want to help the workers choose the safe path
  every time. You can help them by being easy to
  talk to and answering their questions. But the
  best thing you can do is to practice what you
  preach.
• That means always complying with the OHSA and
  following the healthy and safe work practices in
  your workplace. It means explaining how to work
  safely and correcting unsafe work situations
  whenever you see them.

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SUPERVISORS TOOLKIT

• Know the Hazards in YOUR Workplace
• One of your jobs as a supervisor is to help plan
  and organize the work. This is a big job. To do
  it well, you need to understand the work and the
  hazards associated with it. You also need to know
  how to eliminate or control those hazards and to
  make sure the health and safety program
  implemented in your workplace is effective in
  doing so.
• At the root of every work-related death, injury
  or sickness is a hazard of some kind. Hazards can
  take many forms. Sometimes more than one hazard
  can combine to make an even bigger hazard.

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SUPERVISORS TOOLKIT

• Here are some of the most common hazards in
  Ontario workplaces
• Repeating the same movements over and over,
  especially if you are in an awkward position or
  you use a lot of force. Think of someone who
  bends down all day, or someone who lifts heavy
  things over and over again.
• Slipping, tripping or falling. Think of something
  as simple as spilled coffee on the floor, a
  cluttered work area or a raised platform with no
  guardrails.
• Motorized vehicles. Think of being hit by a dump
  truck that is backing up on a construction site,
  or someone getting hit by a forklift truck in a
  warehouse or on a loading dock.
• Using or working near machinery. Many workers
  have been killed or seriously injured by the
  equipment they were operating.
• Workplace violence. It can happen to workers in
  many situations, such as a retail employee
  working alone at night, or a health care worker
  in a hospital or in the community.

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SUPERVISORS TOOLKIT

• Dealing with Hazards
• RACE is a commonly used process for dealing with
  hazards. 
• RACE stands for Recognize, Assess, Control and
  Evaluate.
• These steps, when done in order, help the
  workplace identify and control hazards.
• Supervisors are encouraged to communicate with
  workers, the employer, and the joint health and
  safety committee throughout this type of process.

• RECOGNIZE where there are potential hazards in
  the workplace.
• Here's how you do that
• Watch the work as its being done.
• Talk to workers about the work and the areas
  where work happens.
• Participate in workplace inspections.
• Look at reports and records that your workplace
  has about the work.
• Listen to the concerns workers have about the
  work theyre doing.

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SUPERVISORS TOOLKIT

• ASSESS the hazard. You need to understand how
  likely it is that a worker will get hurt or made
  sick by the hazard.
• To assess the hazard, you ask these questions
• How does the hazard compare to legislation,
  standards and guidelines?
• How can the worker get hurt or sick?
• How likely is the hazard to affect worker health
  and safety?
• How badly could the worker get hurt or sick

• CONTROL the hazards by looking for ways to get
  rid of the hazard or to make the job safer
• The safest thing to do is to remove the hazard.
• If removing the hazard is not possible, look for
  ways to prevent workers from coming in contact
  with the hazard, such as separating the hazard
  from the worker.
• If neither of the above solutions protects the
  worker, workers can use protective equipment,
  devices and other materials to help keep them
  safe. Its your obligation as a supervisor to
  make sure workers use this equipment where
  required by the OHSA and Regulations or by the
  employer.

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SUPERVISORS TOOLKIT

• EVALUATE the hazards by looking for ways to get
  rid of the hazard or to make the job safer
• Talk about the work to the workers who report to
  you.
• Watch them do their work.
• Listen to what they say and look for ways
  to improve health and safety.

The RACE process is one good way to get a close
look at the work and the hazards associated with
it. You are always keeping your eyes and ears
open for hazards you pay attention to the way
people are doing their work and you listen to
their concerns.
If you find a hazard, you know that you need to
do something about it. You use your experience
and the information and training you got from
your employer to help you make decisions on what
to do. If you dont know how to deal with the
hazard, talk to your employer. You can also
involve the health and safety representative
or JHSC if there is one. And you can refer to
external sources such as legislation, standards,
codes or expert consultants to help you solve the
problem. If necessary, you can stop the work
until you know it's safe.
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SUPERVISORS TOOLKIT

• HANDLING PROBLEMS AS THEY ARISE
• The RACE process is a way to help you deal with
  hazards, but it isn't everything. You also need
  to monitor the work. This means that you need to
  take steps to make sure the workers understood
  the information you gave them and are following
  the workplace safety procedures AND are using or
  wearing their protective equipment. If you see a
  worker (Or student, volunteer, visitor, etc)
  exposed to a hazard, its your job to talk to
  them about it. You have to make sure the OHSA,
  any applicable regulations and the workplace
  safety procedures are being followed, and you
  have to enforce those procedures.

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SUPERVISORS TOOLKIT
If someone comes to you with a health and safety
concern or to report a close call, you need to
listen to them, because these are warning signs
of potentially serious problems ahead. You also
need to inform your employer of these concerns.
If you can solve a problem on your own or with
the worker, you should do that. If you need help,
you should ask your employer.
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JOINT HEALTH SAFETY COMMITTEE
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JOINT HEALTH SAFETY COMMITTEE

• Required by the OHSA in workplaces with 20 of
  more workers
• A JHSC is an advisory group of workers and
  management representatives
• At least 50 of the members must be workers
  chosen by other workers at the workplace or by a
  union
• JHSCs meet regularly (at least 4 times per year),
  perform workplace inspections, identify hazards,
  make recommendations to improve workplace health
  and safety, and investigate critical injuries and
  work refusals
• A hard copy of the members is posted at the
  entrance to 350 Victoria Street (LIB Building)
• Ryerson JHSC members, minutes and information

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JHSC CERTIFIED MEMBER

• What is a "certified" member of a joint health
  and safety committee?
• A "certified" member of a joint health and safety
  committee is a member who has received special
  training in occupational health and safety and
  has been certified by the Workplace Safety and
  Insurance Board (WSIB). He or she plays an
  important role on the health and safety committee
  and in the workplace, with specific authority and
  responsibilities.

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JHSC CERTIFIED MEMBER
WHAT RIGHTS AND DUTIES DO CERTIFIED MEMBERS
HAVE? Because certified members have special
training in workplace health and safety, they
have special responsibilities in the workplace.
Where possible, the certified member who
represents workers should conduct the monthly
workplace inspections section 9(24). He or she
should also be present, if possible, at the
investigation of a work refusal. A certified
member who receives a complaint that dangerous
circumstances exist is entitled to investigate
the complaint section 48(1). Certified members
also have the right, under certain circumstances,
to order the employer to stop work that is
dangerous to a worker. In most cases, it takes
two certified members representing both
management and the workers to direct an employer
to stop dangerous work. In some special cases, a
single certified member may have this right.
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Applicable legislation
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APPLICABLE LEGISLATIONEHS IN AN UNIVERSITY
ENVIRONMENT

• Some examples of Federal Provincial Municipal
  and International Legislation that applies in an
  University Environment
• Criminal Code of Canada Environmental
  Protection Act Emergency Management Act
  Hazardous Products Act Human Pathogens and
  Toxins Act Nuclear Safety and Control Act
  Radiation Emitting Devices Act Transportation
  of Dangerous Goods Act Accessibility for
  Ontarians with Disabilities Building Code Act
  Electricity Act Fire Protection and Prevention
  Act Food Safety Quality Act Health
  Protection and Promotion Act Human Rights Code
  Occupational Health Safety Act Regulations
  Smoke Free Ontario Act Technical Standards and
  Safety Act Workplace Safety Insurance Act
  Regulations Noise By-Law Smoking By-Law
  Waste Discharge to Municipal Sewers By-Laws
  Landfill Waste Management By-Laws International
  Air Transport Association International Atomic
  Energy Agency National Institute of Health

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APPLICABLE LEGISLATIONEHS IN AN UNIVERSITY
ENVIRONMENT

• These are just a few of the pieces of legislation
  that applies in an University setting (well over
  100 pieces of legislation applies in an
  University setting). There are also international
  and national standards and guidelines that can be
  used when there is no specific legislation for
  the activity being proposed or when there is a
  lack of guidance on HOW to do the work safely.

Ignorance of the LAW is not a valid argument if
something SERIOUS happens to you or someone you
supervise if you are unsure ASK. Better to
take the time BEFORE something happens than have
to explain why you didnt take the time AFTER.
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ONTARIOS HS SYSTEM PARTNERS
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MOL, WSIB and DESIGNATED ENTITIES

• Ontario Ministry of Labour
• 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.1-877-202-0008
• Workers Health Safety Centre
• An occupational health and safety training centre
  for workers, representatives and
  employers.1-888-869-7950
• Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers
• Six medical clinics located across Ontario that
  provide occupational health services and
  information.1-877-817-0336

• Health Safety Ontario
• Four health and safety associations that provide
  sector specific consulting, training, products
  and services.www.healthandsafetyontario.ca
• Infrastructure Health and Safety Association 
  serves electrical, construction and
  transportation sectors. 1-800-263-5024
• Public Services Health and Safety Association 
  serves health, education and municipal sectors.
  1-877-250-7444
• Workplace Safety North  serves mining, pulp and
  paper and forestry sectors. 1-888-730-7821
• Workplace Safety and Prevention Services  serves
  industrial, farming and service sectors.
  1-877-494-9777
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
• Administers Ontarios no-fault workplace
  insurance for employers and their workers.
  1-800-387-0750 www.wsib.on.ca

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• Institute for Work Health (IWH)
• IWH is an independent, not-for-profit research
  organization that aims to protect and improve the
  health of working people by providing useful,
  relevant research to workers, employers,
  occupational health and safety professionals,
  disability management professionals, clinicians,
  policy-makers and more.
• Phone [phone]
• Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention
  of Musculoskeletal Disorders (CRE-MSD)
• CRE-MSD conducts research to improve the
  understanding and prevention of work-related
  musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).MSDs are painful
  or disabling injuries to the muscles, tendons or
  nerves in the lower back, shoulders, neck,
  elbows, wrists or hands.
• Phone [phone] ext. 35513
  Email cre-msd_at_uwaterloo.ca

• All of the organizations listed are part
• of Ontarios health and safety system.
• Another place you can go for information is the
  Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and
  Safety. They have information fact sheets on
  their website. If you are having trouble finding
  information, you can ask questions by telephone
  at 1-800-668-4284, or through their website
  at www.ccohs.ca.
• The help you can get from these external sources
  is not just for you its for sharing with
  others in your workplace. Thats what
  the OHSA expects you to do. You have to do more
  than just know things, you have to put what you
  know into action. Prevention starts here, but it
  doesn't end here.