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What is the definition of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)?
What is the definition of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)?
Define Due diligence.
Define Due diligence.
An expected standard of conduct that requires employers to take every reasonable precaution to ensure safety.
Brown Lung is a disease of the lung caused by excessive inhalation of dust, often afflicting ________ workers.
Brown Lung is a disease of the lung caused by excessive inhalation of dust, often afflicting ________ workers.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the definition of 'Act' in the context of Occupational Health and Safety?
What is the definition of 'Act' in the context of Occupational Health and Safety?
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Who is responsible for the construction of a project and the health and safety of all workers according to health and safety legislation?
Who is responsible for the construction of a project and the health and safety of all workers according to health and safety legislation?
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The General Duty provision in occupational health and safety acts across Canada requires employers to take every reasonable precaution to ensure employee safety.
The General Duty provision in occupational health and safety acts across Canada requires employers to take every reasonable precaution to ensure employee safety.
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____ provides practical guidance on the implementation of occupational health and safety practices.
____ provides practical guidance on the implementation of occupational health and safety practices.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Key Terms in Occupational Health and Safety
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Accident proneness: the notion that some individuals are more likely to be involved in an accident due to individual characteristics.
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Assumption of risk: the belief that a worker accepted the risk of employment when they accepted the job.
Occupational Health and Safety Conditions
- Brown Lung: a disease of the lung caused by excessive inhalation of dust, often affecting textile workers.
Employer Responsibilities
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Due diligence: an expected standard of conduct that requires employers to take every reasonable precaution to ensure safety.
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Internal responsibility system (IRS): a system of shared responsibility for health and safety that is the basis for most Canadian OH&S legislation.
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
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Lost-time injury: a workplace injury that results in the employee missing time from work.
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Occupational injury: any cut, fracture, sprain, or amputation resulting from a workplace accident.
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Occupational illness: an abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.
Approaches to Occupational Health and Safety
- The three E: a traditional approach to occupational health and safety that emphasized engineering, education, and enforcement.
- Engineering: developing solutions to ensure safe work environments, equipment, and personal protective devices.
- Education: educating supervisors and employers in the use of equipment.
- Enforcement: focusing on enforcing existing regulations and practices.
Key Terms in Occupational Health and Safety
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Accident proneness: the notion that some individuals are more likely to be involved in an accident due to individual characteristics.
-
Assumption of risk: the belief that a worker accepted the risk of employment when they accepted the job.
Occupational Health and Safety Conditions
- Brown Lung: a disease of the lung caused by excessive inhalation of dust, often affecting textile workers.
Employer Responsibilities
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Due diligence: an expected standard of conduct that requires employers to take every reasonable precaution to ensure safety.
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Internal responsibility system (IRS): a system of shared responsibility for health and safety that is the basis for most Canadian OH&S legislation.
Workplace Injuries and Illnesses
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Lost-time injury: a workplace injury that results in the employee missing time from work.
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Occupational injury: any cut, fracture, sprain, or amputation resulting from a workplace accident.
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Occupational illness: an abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.
Approaches to Occupational Health and Safety
- The three E: a traditional approach to occupational health and safety that emphasized engineering, education, and enforcement.
- Engineering: developing solutions to ensure safe work environments, equipment, and personal protective devices.
- Education: educating supervisors and employers in the use of equipment.
- Enforcement: focusing on enforcing existing regulations and practices.
Occupational Health and Safety
- Act: A federal, provincial, or territorial law that constitutes the basic regulatory mechanism for OH&S.
- Constructor/Contractor: A person or company responsible for the construction of a project and ultimately responsible for the health and safety of all workers.
- General Duty: A primary duty directly articulated in the occupational health and safety act, requiring employers to take every reasonable precaution to ensure employee safety.
Key Terms and Concepts
- GHS: An international classification and labeling of chemicals being adopted by countries around the world.
- Guidelines And Policies: More specific rules that are not legally enforceable unless referred to in a regulation or act.
- Prescribed Duty: A duty to be undertaken because of health and safety regulations.
- Regulations: Explain how the general intent of the act will be applied in specific circumstances.
- Standards And Codes: Provide practical guidance on the implementation of occupational health and safety practices, often established by agencies such as the CSA or the ILO.
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Test your knowledge on occupational health and safety with this quiz covering key terms from chapter one.