10 Questions
An employer must offer and maintain a ______ mechanism that allows any of his employees to file a complaint about anything that jeopardizes the safety and health of people at work.
communication
When an employer receives a complaint under sub-regulation (1), he or she must ______ the complaint as soon as possible and take prompt steps to eliminate or reduce the risk to safety and health at the workplace.
investigate
When an employer is unable to carry out his obligations under sub-regulation (2), the employee may file a comparable ______ with the committee, or the employer may refer the case to the committee.
complaint
When a ______ is filed or a problem is referred to the committee under sub-regulation (3), the committee shall examine the matter, write a report, and make suggestions to the employer on eliminating or reducing the risk to safety and health at the workplace.
complaint
An employer must execute every proposal as quickly as ______, and if he or his authorized management is unable to do so for any reason, he must explain why to the safety and health committee.
practical
If the committee disagrees with any of the reasons offered by the employer or his authorized manager, the committee shall suggest that the ______ General conduct an inspection of the workplace and settle the situation.
Director
The committee shall submit in duplicate to the ______ General the following: a)The report of an inspection or probe; b)the committee's recommendation to the employer; and c)any other documentation or tangible evidence relating to the complaint.
Director
The employer must explain the reasons to the ______ and health committee if unable to execute every proposal.
safety
The ______ shall examine the matter, write a report, and make suggestions to the employer on eliminating or reducing the risk to safety and health at the workplace.
committee
An employer must offer and maintain a communication mechanism that allows any of his employees to file a complaint about anything that jeopardizes the ______ and health of people at work.
safety
Study Notes
Employer's Responsibilities
- Ensure safe and risk-free access to and egress from the workplace.
Duty to Provide Adequate Training
- Employers must provide reasonable training to safety and health committee members on occupational safety and health to enable them to perform their tasks effectively.
Duty to Make Available Relevant Documents and Information
- Employers must provide the following documents and information:
- The Act and supplementary legislation
- Industry codes of practice and guidelines
- Safety plans and implementation
- Technical information on safety and health hazards
- Operation procedures and work systems
- Any other relevant information requested by the Director General
Inspection of Workplace
- The safety and health committee must inspect the workplace at least every three months to identify potential hazards.
- The committee may conduct additional inspections as needed.
- The committee must discuss and record any hazardous conditions and suggest remedial actions to the employer.
Investigation of Complaint
- Employers must establish a communication mechanism for employees to report safety and health concerns.
- Employers must investigate complaints promptly and take necessary actions to eliminate or reduce risks.
- Employees may file a complaint with the committee or the employer if the employer fails to address their concerns.
Resolution of Complaint
- Employers must implement committee recommendations as soon as practicable.
- If an employer cannot implement a recommendation, they must explain why to the committee.
- If the committee disagrees with the employer's reason, they may request the Director General to inspect the workplace and resolve the issue.
This quiz covers the employer's duties and responsibilities in ensuring a safe workplace, providing adequate training, and making relevant documents available. It's essential for employers to be aware of their obligations under occupational health and safety legislation.
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