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What is the purpose of WHMIS?
To describe the dangers of the material and how to protect oneself
What are the responsibilities of employers under WHMIS?
Labeling hazardous materials, keeping up-to-date MSDS, and providing worker education
What must the supplier (manufacturer) do under WHMIS?
Determine hazardous products, provide information, and update MSDS and labels
What are the workers' responsibilities under WHMIS?
Not remove WHMIS labels, participate in training, and apply training information when working with hazardous materials
What are controlled products under WHMIS?
Biological or chemical agents identified as hazardous materials
Who is covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act in Ontario?
All businesses, with a few exemptions
What right do workers covered by the Occupational Health and Safety Act have?
The right to refuse unsafe work
When must steps be taken to investigate potential health or safety concerns with equipment, machinery, or devices?
If the worker has reason to believe they are likely to cause health or safety concerns
What is the purpose of PHIPA?
To address complex issues concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of personal health information
Under PHIPA, who may have a legitimate need to access personal health information?
Family members, law enforcement, medical officers of health
What is the focus of the Privacy Act, 1990?
Ensuring Canadians can access information collected about them
What does PIPEDA address?
Collection, storage, and use of personal information by organizations in the private sector
Under PIPEDA, who must inform consumers about the collection of their information?
Businesses collecting personal information
What is the purpose of WHMIS?
To give workers the right to know about hazardous materials in the workplace
What are the 3 ways in which information on hazardous materials is provided to the worker under WHMIS?
Labels, safety data sheets, worker training
What type of information does the Privacy Act ensure can be challenged for accuracy?
Information collected about individuals
Which entities are covered by PIPEDA in terms of the collection, storage, and use of personal information?
Federally regulated agencies and organizations in the private sector
Who has the authority to investigate complaints regarding privacy issues under PIPEDA?
Privacy Commissioner
Under PHIPA, what is the expectation of individuals regarding their personal health information?
To protect the information and not use or disclose it for unrelated purposes
Study Notes
Work Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- The purpose of WHMIS is to ensure workers are informed about the safe use, handling, and storage of hazardous materials in the workplace.
- Employers are responsible for ensuring workers are trained on WHMIS, and providing access to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and labels.
- Suppliers (manufacturers) must provide SDS and labels for controlled products, and ensure they are accurate and up-to-date.
Workers' Responsibilities under WHMIS
- Workers are responsible for taking necessary steps to protect themselves and others from hazardous materials, and participating in WHMIS training.
Controlled Products under WHMIS
- Controlled products are hazardous materials that meet certain criteria, such as being toxic, flammable, or corrosive.
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
- OHSA covers all workers, employers, and workplaces in Ontario.
- Workers have the right to know about hazards in the workplace, participate in identifying and resolving health and safety concerns, and refuse unsafe work.
Investigating Health and Safety Concerns
- Steps must be taken to investigate potential health or safety concerns with equipment, machinery, or devices as soon as possible.
Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
- The purpose of PHIPA is to protect the privacy and confidentiality of personal health information.
- Healthcare providers, hospitals, and other organizations may have a legitimate need to access personal health information under PHIPA.
Privacy Act, 1990
- The focus of the Privacy Act is to ensure individuals have access to their personal information, and can correct inaccurate information.
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- PIPEDA addresses the collection, storage, and use of personal information by private sector organizations.
- Organizations must inform consumers about the collection of their personal information, and obtain consent.
- Organizations covered by PIPEDA include businesses, charities, and other private sector entities.
- The Privacy Commissioner of Canada has the authority to investigate complaints regarding privacy issues under PIPEDA.
Providing Information to Workers under WHMIS
- Information on hazardous materials is provided to workers under WHMIS through three ways: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), labels, and worker training.
Challenging Inaccurate Information
- The Privacy Act ensures individuals can challenge the accuracy of their personal information.
Expectation of Individuals under PHIPA
- Individuals are expected to take an active role in protecting their personal health information under PHIPA.
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