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What is the first step an employer must take when a workplace accident occurs?
What is the first step an employer must take when a workplace accident occurs?
Which of the following incidents must be reported to WorkSafeNB immediately?
Which of the following incidents must be reported to WorkSafeNB immediately?
What is required of employers after reporting an accident to WorkSafeNB?
What is required of employers after reporting an accident to WorkSafeNB?
How many employees must be regularly employed for an employer to be required to establish a health and safety program?
How many employees must be regularly employed for an employer to be required to establish a health and safety program?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of incident that must be immediately reported to WorkSafeNB?
Which of the following is NOT a type of incident that must be immediately reported to WorkSafeNB?
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What must the JHSC or health and safety representative do after being notified of an accident?
What must the JHSC or health and safety representative do after being notified of an accident?
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What should be included in a health and safety program for eligible workplaces?
What should be included in a health and safety program for eligible workplaces?
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What action should inspectors receive training for according to the guidelines?
What action should inspectors receive training for according to the guidelines?
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What should employers do when completing the Form 67?
What should employers do when completing the Form 67?
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What is required if an employer and employee disagree about accident-related information?
What is required if an employer and employee disagree about accident-related information?
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What should employers provide in the Form 67 if they disagree with the worker's claim?
What should employers provide in the Form 67 if they disagree with the worker's claim?
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What legal obligation do employers have regarding reporting work-related injuries?
What legal obligation do employers have regarding reporting work-related injuries?
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What do companies need to develop related to employee job tasks?
What do companies need to develop related to employee job tasks?
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Why are safe operating procedures necessary for all company positions?
Why are safe operating procedures necessary for all company positions?
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When starting to develop workplace safety procedures, what should employers prioritize?
When starting to develop workplace safety procedures, what should employers prioritize?
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What action cannot be taken against a worker who suffered a work-related injury?
What action cannot be taken against a worker who suffered a work-related injury?
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What is the maximum duration before the MSDS must be updated?
What is the maximum duration before the MSDS must be updated?
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What responsibility do employers have regarding WHMIS information?
What responsibility do employers have regarding WHMIS information?
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How often must training for hazardous materials be reviewed?
How often must training for hazardous materials be reviewed?
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What is required of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace?
What is required of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace?
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In what context is an orientation session considered essential?
In what context is an orientation session considered essential?
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What should employers NOT assume about new employees after orientation?
What should employers NOT assume about new employees after orientation?
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Which document can help identify gaps in the WHMIS process?
Which document can help identify gaps in the WHMIS process?
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Who should a competent individual consult with to improve WHMIS training?
Who should a competent individual consult with to improve WHMIS training?
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What should be done after establishing and reviewing the emergency plan with workplace stakeholders?
What should be done after establishing and reviewing the emergency plan with workplace stakeholders?
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Why is it essential to conduct regular trial runs of the emergency plan?
Why is it essential to conduct regular trial runs of the emergency plan?
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What is the responsibility of the company regarding new employees and the emergency plan?
What is the responsibility of the company regarding new employees and the emergency plan?
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How frequently should revisions for the emergency preparedness items occur?
How frequently should revisions for the emergency preparedness items occur?
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What is a potential misconception about emergency plans mentioned in the content?
What is a potential misconception about emergency plans mentioned in the content?
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Who is responsible for ensuring employee reviews of the emergency plan happen annually?
Who is responsible for ensuring employee reviews of the emergency plan happen annually?
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What is the intended benefit of exercising components of the emergency plan at random times?
What is the intended benefit of exercising components of the emergency plan at random times?
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What can result from failing to explain the importance of disaster planning effectively?
What can result from failing to explain the importance of disaster planning effectively?
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What must an employer do to ensure a safe workplace?
What must an employer do to ensure a safe workplace?
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Which regulation pertains specifically to working with hazardous materials in the workplace?
Which regulation pertains specifically to working with hazardous materials in the workplace?
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Under what condition must a company establish a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)?
Under what condition must a company establish a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)?
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What is one responsibility of an employer regarding employee training?
What is one responsibility of an employer regarding employee training?
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What action must be taken regarding serious injuries or catastrophic events?
What action must be taken regarding serious injuries or catastrophic events?
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What is a responsibility of the employer concerning tools and equipment?
What is a responsibility of the employer concerning tools and equipment?
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How often must an employer manage the inspection process?
How often must an employer manage the inspection process?
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What must an employer inform employees about job-related hazards?
What must an employer inform employees about job-related hazards?
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Study Notes
Employer Responsibilities
- Employers must provide training to designated inspectors and document any substandard conditions found during inspections, ensuring corrective action is taken.
- Employers are responsible for reporting workplace accidents to WorkSafeNB immediately via 1 800 999-9775 for incidents such as explosions, exposure to hazardous agents, catastrophic events, hospital admissions, loss of consciousness, significant burns, fractures (excluding fingers/toes), vision loss, deep lacerations, amputations, and fatalities.
- After reporting to WorkSafeNB, employers must secure the accident site to prevent further injuries and preserve the scene for investigation.
- Employers must inform the JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committee) or health and safety representative of any workplace accident reported to WorkSafeNB, as per subsection 43(2) of the OHS Act.
- Workplaces with 20 or more employees in New Brunswick must establish a health and safety program as per subsection 8.1(1) of the OHS Act.
- When completing Form 67 (accident report), employers must gather information from the injured worker, witnesses, and coworkers. A Form 67 must be completed even if there is disagreement between the employer and employee regarding the accident details. Employers can appeal a worker's claim, but the Form 67 still needs to be submitted, noting any disagreement. It is illegal for employers and workers to agree not to report a work-related injury.
- Employers cannot dismiss, suspend, lay off, penalize, discipline, or discriminate against a worker for a work-related injury if WorkSafeNB deems the worker entitled to compensation.
Health & Safety Procedures and Codes of Practice
- All employers must develop workplace procedures and codes of practice for all job tasks to ensure employees have adequate instructions and guidelines for safe work practices.
Emergency Preparedness
- Employers must develop and regularly practice emergency plans, including input from employees and the JHSC. Plans should be reviewed and updated annually.
- All employees must receive training in emergency preparedness and participate in drills, with training provided annually or as needed.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Employers must provide, ensure the proper use, and maintain PPE in good condition when working with hazardous materials.
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) information must be reviewed with employees, and the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) must be updated at least every three years. Annual review of WHMIS training is required.
- Employers are responsible for providing detailed training on hazards and safe work procedures for each product used in the workplace, with annual review. A WHMIS audit can help identify gaps in the process (Appendix G).
Orientation and Training
- Effective health and safety orientation integrates new employees into the workforce. Orientation is a starting point; ongoing training is essential. It's impractical to assume orientation alone provides all necessary job-specific safety skills.
Employer Contact Information and Resources
- The orientation guide introduces various resources like www.worksafenb.ca, the OHS Act, WC Act, General Regulation 91-191, WHMIS 88-221, First Aid Regulation 2004-130, and various codes of practice. These resources cover employer responsibilities under the OHS Act and WC Act, including providing a safe workplace, training, and maintaining equipment.
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This quiz covers essential employer responsibilities regarding workplace safety, including training requirements, accident reporting, and the establishment of health and safety programs. Learn about the legal obligations employers have to ensure a safe working environment for their employees in New Brunswick.
