Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities Quiz

<p>Holding subordinates accountable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A dynamic machine requiring ongoing attention (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>$1,500,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The offence led to serious injury or illness of a worker. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imprisonment for a term of not more than twelve months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The defendant successfully implemented safety measures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased fines and penalties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person providing services for monetary compensation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Students working under a work experience program without compensation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provide an adequate temporary protective device. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unwelcome comments or conduct known to be vexatious against a worker. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the worker provides consent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A manager making unwanted advances towards an employee in private. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physical force that intentionally causes injury to a worker. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advise workers of potential or actual hazards. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are replaced immediately when removed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A worker experiencing emotional distress. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They should ensure all safety regulations are followed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any location where a worker performs duties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A volunteer program without endorsement from any institution. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conducting unnecessary running or rough conduct. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The supervisor must provide written instructions if prescribed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Remove or disable them without a temporary alternative. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure facilities are provided and maintained as prescribed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guarantee maintenance of equipment is strictly optional. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A fine up to $500,000 or imprisonment. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Issuing advice that endangers workers due to negligence or incompetence. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must be rectified to comply with the Act and regulations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conduct safety audits of third-party contractors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensure equipment provided is in good condition and compliant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They could be liable to fines or imprisonment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teachers as defined in the Education Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regulation 858 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote public awareness of occupational health and safety (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Educating only employers about occupational health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sections 25(1) and 33(1) with necessary modifications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>July 1, 1984 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make grants based on his discretion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Advice provided under this Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Following regulations, employer/supervisor procedures, identifying defects/dangers, and reporting unsolvable problems to improve safety.

Coaching/training, observing, planning jobs, conducting safety talks/conferences, enforcing rules/regulations, and escalating problems/improvements to senior management.

Evaluates OHS performance, holds others accountable, implements programs, identifies system-wide issues, and escalating problems/improvements to senior management.

Defines OHS policy, ensuring competent professionals, sufficient resources, strong leadership, accountability of subordinates, developing/auditing OHS systems.

OHS issues are continually addressed, and problems escalate to higher levels when beyond the individual's authority or expertise. This is a continuous, dynamic process.

A person who performs work or provides services for payment.

A high school student who works under a school-authorized program for no pay.

A college/university student working in an approved program, without pay.

Unwelcome, vexatious comments or conduct in the workplace.

Harassment based on sex, sexual orientation or gender, considered unwelcome.

Physical force, threats or behaviors interpreted as threats that could cause physical injury.

Any location where a worker performs a job.

Any land, premises, location or thing at, upon, in or near which a worker works.

The Act applies to teachers as defined in the Education Act, subject to other sections.

Academic staff and teaching assistants are treated as other workers under the OHSA, from 1984.

Specific sections of the OHSA apply to the self-employed, with modifications.

The Minister is responsible for administering the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Promoting occupational health and safety, public awareness, and education are part of the Minister's duties.

Educating employers, workers, and others about health and safety is part of the Minister's duties.

The Minister can give grants to support occupational health and safety, at their discretion.

The Minister is required to consider advice received under the Act while administering it.

Workers cannot remove or disable safety equipment without providing a temporary replacement. Once the need is gone, the original protection must be restored immediately.

Workers must avoid any actions that could endanger themselves or others, including using equipment unsafely and engaging in reckless behavior.

Workers have the right to refuse participation in a medical surveillance program unless they freely consent.

Supervisors ensure their workers comply with safety laws, regulations, and company procedures.

Supervisors must inform workers about any potential or existing hazards to their health or safety.

Supervisors are responsible for providing workers with safety instructions and taking appropriate precautions to protect them.

Corporate directors must ensure their company follows all OHS laws, regulations, orders from inspectors, and ministerial directives.

Officers of a company share the responsibility with directors to ensure OHS compliance.

If a corporation is convicted of an OHS violation, the maximum fine is $1,500,000.

A director or officer of a company who breaks OHS rules can be fined up to $1,500,000 or face up to 12 months in prison.

These factors increase the severity of an OHS penalty, like causing injury or death, disregarding an inspector's order, or having a history of violations.

If a company breaks OHS rules to increase profit or cut costs, this is considered an aggravating factor.

Trying to hide OHS violations from the Ministry or other authorities is considered an aggravating factor.

A property owner in Ontario must ensure their workplace meets safety regulations, provides required facilities, and maintains them properly. They must also provide plans or specifications when required by a Director.

A supplier of leased equipment must ensure that the equipment is in good condition, complies with regulations, and is maintained in good condition (if that's their responsibility in the lease agreement).

Architects and engineers are responsible for ensuring their advice and certifications don't lead to worker endangerment through negligence or incompetence.

Individuals who violate the OHS Act or its regulations, or fail to comply with an inspector's orders, can face a fine of up to $500,000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.

Property Owners in Ontario must provide drawings, plans, or specifications to a Director when prescribed by the regulations.

Leased equipment must be in 'good condition' meaning it meets safety standards and is free from any defects that could harm workers.

Property owners in Ontario are required to provide certain 'prescribed facilities' at the workplace, which are specified in the regulations.

Architects and engineers who provide negligent or incompetent advice or certifications can be held liable under the OHS Act, potentially leading to penalties.