Chapter 2: Legislation Framework

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Which type of legislation provides practical guidance for implementation and is often established by agencies like CSA?

Guidelines

Regulation

Standards & Codes (correct)

Act

What type of legislation explains how the general intent of the Act will be applied in specific circumstances and is legally enforceable?

Act

Standards & Codes

Guidelines

Regulation (correct)

What type of legislation constitutes the basic regulatory mechanism for OH&S, including basic intent and general rights/duties?

Standards & Codes

Act (correct)

Regulation

Guidelines

Which element is included in all OH&S legislation?

Right of workers to refuse unsafe work Signup and view all the answers

What do inspectors have the power to do according to the legislation?

Make recommendations for prosecution Signup and view all the answers

What do Standards & Codes provide according to the text?

Practical guidance for implementation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Regulations in OH&S legislation?

To explain how the general intent of the Act will be applied in specific circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Guidelines in OH&S legislation?

To provide more specific rules that are not legally enforceable Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of legislation in OH&S?

To set the minimum requirements for OH&S within each jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of enforcement in OH&S legislation?

Inspectors have the power to make recommendations for prosecution Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Acts in OH&S legislation?

To constitute the basic regulatory mechanism for OH&S Signup and view all the answers

What do Standards & Codes often provide practical guidance for, according to the text?

Implementation Signup and view all the answers

Who is ultimately responsible for the health & safety of all workers on a construction site?

Constructors Signup and view all the answers

In jurisdictions with Joint Health & Safety Committees, how often must the committee meet?

Once a month Signup and view all the answers

What are the duties of Joint Health & Safety Committees?

Hazard recognition and risk assessment Signup and view all the answers

In the context of work refusals, what limits the right of a worker to refuse unsafe work?

If the refusal places another person's life in jeopardy Signup and view all the answers

Which professions may have limited rights to refuse unsafe work according to some jurisdictions' legislation?

Police officers, firefighters, & health care workers Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ontario legislation describe as 'dangerous circumstances' in the context of stop-work provisions?

A provision of the act or regulation being contravened Signup and view all the answers

What did Bill C-45, also known as the 'Westray Bill', add to the criminal code of Canada?

Sections making company executives more accountable for worker safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of those in authority for workers according to Section 217.1 of the criminal code of Canada?

To take reasonable steps to protect those workers from harm Signup and view all the answers

Under which section of the criminal code of Canada can corporations be criminally liable for negligence and other offences related to worker safety?

Section 22.1 Signup and view all the answers

Which other areas of legislation are related to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) according to the text?

Environmental legislation, transportation of dangerous goods, and radiation protection regulations Signup and view all the answers

What does every jurisdiction provide workers in relation to the right to refuse unsafe work?

The right to refuse unsafe work without fear of reprisal Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary duty of supervisors according to the text?

Responsible for workers' health and safety Signup and view all the answers

Chapter 2: Legislation Framework

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Which type of legislation provides practical guidance for implementation and is often established by agencies like CSA?

What type of legislation explains how the general intent of the Act will be applied in specific circumstances and is legally enforceable?

What type of legislation constitutes the basic regulatory mechanism for OH&S, including basic intent and general rights/duties?

Which element is included in all OH&S legislation?

What do inspectors have the power to do according to the legislation?

What do Standards & Codes provide according to the text?

What is the main purpose of Regulations in OH&S legislation?

What is the role of Guidelines in OH&S legislation?

What is the scope of legislation in OH&S?

What is the power of enforcement in OH&S legislation?

What is the purpose of Acts in OH&S legislation?

What do Standards & Codes often provide practical guidance for, according to the text?

Who is ultimately responsible for the health & safety of all workers on a construction site?

In jurisdictions with Joint Health & Safety Committees, how often must the committee meet?

What are the duties of Joint Health & Safety Committees?

In the context of work refusals, what limits the right of a worker to refuse unsafe work?

Which professions may have limited rights to refuse unsafe work according to some jurisdictions' legislation?

What does the Ontario legislation describe as 'dangerous circumstances' in the context of stop-work provisions?

What did Bill C-45, also known as the 'Westray Bill', add to the criminal code of Canada?

What is the responsibility of those in authority for workers according to Section 217.1 of the criminal code of Canada?

Under which section of the criminal code of Canada can corporations be criminally liable for negligence and other offences related to worker safety?

Which other areas of legislation are related to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) according to the text?

What does every jurisdiction provide workers in relation to the right to refuse unsafe work?

What is the primary duty of supervisors according to the text?

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