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Which workers are typically exempt from jurisdictional legislation?
Which workers are typically exempt from jurisdictional legislation?
- Certain agricultural workers
- Domestic workers (correct)
- Federal government employees
- Workers in federally regulated industries
Who is responsible for ensuring that each worker is informed about the legislation that applies to them?
Who is responsible for ensuring that each worker is informed about the legislation that applies to them?
- The government
- The worker themselves
- The employer (correct)
- The industry
What is the recommended source for accessing the most convenient and up-to-date legislation?
What is the recommended source for accessing the most convenient and up-to-date legislation?
- Employers
- Internet (correct)
- Government printers
- Libraries
What must all employers have a copy of and make accessible to workers?
What must all employers have a copy of and make accessible to workers?
What are CanOSH and CCOHS?
What are CanOSH and CCOHS?
Which level of OH&S legislation applies to federal workplaces in Canada?
Which level of OH&S legislation applies to federal workplaces in Canada?
Which legislation defines the legal duties for workplace health and safety in Canada?
Which legislation defines the legal duties for workplace health and safety in Canada?
What is the primary goal of occupational health and safety legislation?
What is the primary goal of occupational health and safety legislation?
Which level of OH&S legislation applies to workplaces in a particular province or territory in Canada?
Which level of OH&S legislation applies to workplaces in a particular province or territory in Canada?
What are the penalties for violations of workplace health and safety under BILL C-45?
What are the penalties for violations of workplace health and safety under BILL C-45?
Which of the following statements is true about workplace occupational health and safety (OH&S) programs?
Which of the following statements is true about workplace occupational health and safety (OH&S) programs?
Who shares the responsibility of ensuring a safe, healthy, and productive workplace according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
Who shares the responsibility of ensuring a safe, healthy, and productive workplace according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
What does the Occupational Health and Safety Act require employers to do?
What does the Occupational Health and Safety Act require employers to do?
What is the primary goal of occupational health and safety legislation?
What is the primary goal of occupational health and safety legislation?
What must individuals do to ensure their part in preventing injuries and illnesses at their work site?
What must individuals do to ensure their part in preventing injuries and illnesses at their work site?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the employer in terms of workplace safety?
According to the text, what is the responsibility of the employer in terms of workplace safety?
What is the role of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee?
What is the role of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee?
What must workers do according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
What must workers do according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act?
What should workers do if they find hazards in the workplace?
What should workers do if they find hazards in the workplace?
When should the employer contact the nearest Workplace Health and Safety office?
When should the employer contact the nearest Workplace Health and Safety office?
According to the text, what are the three rankings of hazards in a hazard classification system?
According to the text, what are the three rankings of hazards in a hazard classification system?
What is an example of a Class A hazard according to the hazard classification system mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a Class A hazard according to the hazard classification system mentioned in the text?
What is the likely outcome of a Class A hazard according to the hazard classification system mentioned in the text?
What is the likely outcome of a Class A hazard according to the hazard classification system mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a Class B hazard according to the hazard classification system mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a Class B hazard according to the hazard classification system mentioned in the text?
What is the likely outcome of a Class B hazard according to the hazard classification system mentioned in the text?
What is the likely outcome of a Class B hazard according to the hazard classification system mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition in the workplace?
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe condition in the workplace?
What is an unsafe act in the workplace?
What is an unsafe act in the workplace?
What should be considered when developing a safety inspection checklist?
What should be considered when developing a safety inspection checklist?
What should be done with safety inspection reports?
What should be done with safety inspection reports?
What should be included in a work site inspection report?
What should be included in a work site inspection report?
Which of the following is a factor leading to an ineffective permit system?
Which of the following is a factor leading to an ineffective permit system?
What is a requirement for hot work permits compared to cold permits?
What is a requirement for hot work permits compared to cold permits?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
What is a potential pitfall of an ineffective work permit system?
