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What is the purpose of WHMIS?
What is the purpose of WHMIS?
- To define the duties of the employer, supervisor, and worker
- To outline the exemptions under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- To describe the dangers of the material and how to protect oneself (correct)
- To provide information on worker rights and responsibilities
What are the responsibilities of employers under WHMIS?
What are the responsibilities of employers under WHMIS?
- Maintaining inventory records, providing information in multiple languages, and updating WHMIS regulations
- Labeling hazardous materials, keeping up-to-date MSDS, and providing worker education (correct)
- Ensuring worker rights, supervising workplace safety, and providing emergency medical care
- Conducting regular workplace inspections, providing legal representation for workers, and ensuring fair wages
What must the supplier (manufacturer) do under WHMIS?
What must the supplier (manufacturer) do under WHMIS?
- Negotiate contracts with employers, ensure worker compensation, and update worker contracts
- Ensure workplace safety, conduct worker training, and provide emergency response plans
- Determine hazardous products, provide information, and update MSDS and labels (correct)
- Maintain inventory records, translate labels to multiple languages, and conduct product assessments
What are the workers' responsibilities under WHMIS?
What are the workers' responsibilities under WHMIS?
What are controlled products under WHMIS?
What are controlled products under WHMIS?
Who is covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario?
Who is covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario?
What right do workers covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act have?
What right do workers covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act have?
When must steps be taken to investigate potential health or safety concerns with equipment, machinery, or devices?
When must steps be taken to investigate potential health or safety concerns with equipment, machinery, or devices?
What is the purpose of PHIPA?
What is the purpose of PHIPA?
Under PHIPA, who may have a legitimate need to access personal health information?
Under PHIPA, who may have a legitimate need to access personal health information?
What is the focus of the Privacy Act, 1990?
What is the focus of the Privacy Act, 1990?
What does PIPEDA address?
What does PIPEDA address?
Under PIPEDA, who must inform consumers about the collection of their information?
Under PIPEDA, who must inform consumers about the collection of their information?
What is the purpose of WHMIS?
What is the purpose of WHMIS?
What are the 3 ways in which information on hazardous materials is provided to the worker under WHMIS?
What are the 3 ways in which information on hazardous materials is provided to the worker under WHMIS?
What type of information does the Privacy Act ensure can be challenged for accuracy?
What type of information does the Privacy Act ensure can be challenged for accuracy?
Which entities are covered by PIPEDA in terms of the collection, storage, and use of personal information?
Which entities are covered by PIPEDA in terms of the collection, storage, and use of personal information?
Who has the authority to investigate complaints regarding privacy issues under PIPEDA?
Who has the authority to investigate complaints regarding privacy issues under PIPEDA?
Under PHIPA, what is the expectation of individuals regarding their personal health information?
Under PHIPA, what is the expectation of individuals regarding their personal health information?
Flashcards
WHMIS Purpose
WHMIS Purpose
Ensures workers are informed about safe use, handling, and storage of hazardous materials.
Employer's WHMIS Responsibility
Employer's WHMIS Responsibility
Ensuring workers are trained on WHMIS and providing access to SDS and labels.
Supplier's WHMIS Duty
Supplier's WHMIS Duty
Providing SDS and labels for controlled products that are accurate and up-to-date.
Workers' WHMIS Responsibility
Workers' WHMIS Responsibility
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Controlled Products
Controlled Products
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OHSA Scope
OHSA Scope
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Worker Rights Under OHSA
Worker Rights Under OHSA
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PHIPA Purpose
PHIPA Purpose
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Privacy Act (1990) Focus
Privacy Act (1990) Focus
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PIPEDA Scope
PIPEDA Scope
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WHMIS Information Methods
WHMIS Information Methods
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Privacy Act: Accuracy Challenge
Privacy Act: Accuracy Challenge
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Individual's Role Under PHIPA
Individual's Role Under PHIPA
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Study Notes
Work Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- The purpose of WHMIS is to ensure workers are informed about the safe use, handling, and storage of hazardous materials in the workplace.
- Employers are responsible for ensuring workers are trained on WHMIS, and providing access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels.
- Suppliers (manufacturers) must provide SDS and labels for controlled products, and ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
Workers' Responsibilities under WHMIS
- Workers are responsible for taking necessary steps to protect themselves and others from hazardous materials, and participating in WHMIS training.
Controlled Products under WHMIS
- Controlled products are hazardous materials that meet certain criteria, such as being toxic, flammable, or corrosive.
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- OHSA covers all workers, employers, and workplaces in Ontario.
- Workers have the right to know about hazards in the workplace, participate in identifying and resolving health and safety concerns, and refuse unsafe work.
Investigating Health and Safety Concerns
- Steps must be taken to investigate potential health or safety concerns with equipment, machinery, or devices as soon as possible.
Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
- The purpose of PHIPA is to protect the privacy and confidentiality of personal health information.
- Healthcare providers, hospitals, and other organizations may have a legitimate need to access personal health information under PHIPA.
Privacy Act, 1990
- The focus of the Privacy Act is to ensure individuals have access to their personal information, and can correct inaccurate information.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- PIPEDA addresses the collection, storage, and use of personal information by private sector organizations.
- Organizations must inform consumers about the collection of their personal information, and obtain consent.
- Organizations covered by PIPEDA include businesses, charities, and other private sector entities.
- The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has the authority to investigate complaints regarding privacy issues under PIPEDA.
Providing Information to Workers under WHMIS
- Information on hazardous materials is provided to workers under WHMIS through three ways: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, and worker training.
Challenging Inaccurate Information
- The Privacy Act ensures individuals can challenge the accuracy of their personal information.
Expectation of Individuals under PHIPA
- Individuals are expected to take an active role in protecting their personal health information under PHIPA.
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