Corporate Criminal Liability & Workers' Compensation Quiz
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Which model for workplace hazards was prevalent until the early 20th century?

  • The belief in accident-prone people
  • The assumption of risk (correct)
  • The focus on worker safety
  • The acceptance of accidents as inevitable

    • What is the role of Workers' Compensation?

  • To provide financial support to injured workers (correct)
  • To compensate employers for workplace hazards
  • To enforce occupational health and safety regulations
  • To prevent workplace accidents

    • What are Guidelines and Policies in relation to OHS?

  • Specific rules referred to in regulations or acts (correct)
  • Basic principles of occupational health and safety
  • Legally enforceable rules
  • General regulatory mechanisms

    • Which agencies are often responsible for establishing practical guidance on the implementation of OHS practices?

    <p>CSA and ILO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the mandatory components of OHS programming outlined in OHS acts?

    <p>Act, worker protection, and duties/responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general duty provision in OHS acts across Canada?

    <p>The duty of employers to ensure employee safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how many minor injuries did the company have?

    <p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what is the total number of days lost due to major injuries?

    <p>55</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the injury severity calculated to be?

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the primary responsibility for health and safety in Canadian workplaces?

    <p>Employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?

    <p>To provide information about chemical hazards in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the duties of supervisors according to the text?

    <p>Ensuring health and safety of workers under their supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bill C-45, also known as the Westray legislation, add to the Criminal Code of Canada?

    <p>Corporate liability for OHS under the Criminal Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a social goal of Workers’ Comp?

    <p>Provide services to prevent injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating injury frequency?

    <p>Frequency = (number of injuries / total hours worked) x 200,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vocational rehabilitation in Workers’ Comp?

    <p>To help injured workers return to their place of employment or find similar work elsewhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of occupational diseases?

    <p>Various cancers, skin diseases, allergic reactions to materials and components in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of workers' compensation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of workers' compensation?

    <p>To give stability to employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is compensation for workers calculated in some jurisdictions?

    <p>Both of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the "no-fault" system in workers' compensation?

    <p>To remove legal liability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, how is the injury severity calculated?

    <p>(60 / 600,000) * 200,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the information provided, what is the injury severity?

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the experience rating?

    <p>(60 / 600,000) * 200,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key element included in all OHS legislation?

    <p>The assignment of duties and responsibilities to employers and others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general duty provision in OHS acts across Canada?

    <p>The provision requiring employers to take every reasonable precaution to ensure employee safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of workers' compensation?

    <p>To provide financial support and benefits to workers who are injured or become ill on the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the prevailing model for workplace hazards until the early 20th century?

    <p>The assumption of risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of guidelines and policies in relation to OHS?

    <p>To explain how the general intent of the act will be applied in specific circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of workers' compensation in OHS?

    <p>To provide financial support to injured workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key aspect of workers' compensation?

    <p>No-fault system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vocational rehabilitation in Workers’ Comp?

    <p>To help workers injured on the job to return to work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is compensation for workers calculated in some jurisdictions?

    <p>Based on a percentage of average earnings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the mandatory components of OHS programming outlined in OHS acts?

    <p>Risk assessment, hazard identification, and control measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a duty of the Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC)?

    <p>Conducting workplace inspections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)?

    <p>To promote workers' rights to know about chemical hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility for health and safety in Canadian workplaces?

    <p>Employers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Bill C-45, also known as the Westray legislation, make companies responsible for?

    <p>Protecting workers from harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a goal of Workers' Comp?

    <p>Facilitate the re-employment of disabled workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating injury frequency?

    <p>Frequency = (number of injuries / total hours worked) x 200,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating injury severity?

    <p>Severity = (number of days lost to injuries / total hours worked) x 200,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of hours worked in a year for a company that employs 300 people who work 8-hour shifts for 250 days?

    <p>600,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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