OH & SNew and Young Worker District Orientation Checklist

WorkSafe BC Regulations Part 3:Rights and Responsibilities

Learning Intentions - I Know:My rights and responsibilities according to

WorkSafe BC regulationsWhen to complete a Form 6 Worker’s

Report of Injury or Occupational Disease to Employer (Main Office).

What to do if my workplace injury causes me to take time away from work.

What to do if I feel threatened in the workplace.

How to use MSDS Fetch (Material Safety Data Sheet)

Reporting Unsafe Conditions“Regulation 3.10:

Reporting unsafe conditions

Whenever a person observes what appears to be an unsafe or harmful condition or act the person must report it as soon as possible to a supervisor or to the employer, and the person receiving the report must investigate the reported unsafe condition or act and must ensure that any necessary corrective action is taken without delay.”

Right to Refuse Unsafe Work“3.12 Procedure for Refusal(1) A person must not carry out or cause to be

carried out any work process or operate or cause to be operated any tool, appliance or equipment if that person has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person.

(2) A worker who refuses to carry out a work process or operate a tool, appliance or equipment pursuant to Subsection 1 must immediately report the circumstances of the unsafe condition to his or her supervisor or employer.”

Right to Refuse Cont’…“(3) A supervisor or

employer receiving a report made under Subsection 2 must immediately investigate the matter and

(a) fix it or(b) tell the person why it

is not unsafe.”“(4) If the procedure

under Subsection 3 does not resolve the matter” then it must be investigated with another employee.”

Still refusing…“ (5) If the investigation

under Subsection 4 does not resolve the matter and the worker continues to refuse to carry out the work process… then an officer (from WorkSafe BC) must investigate the matter without undue delay and issue whatever orders are deemed necessary.”

Workplace Health and Safety Rules (1) The employer must

provide for each workplace (medical room) first aid equipment, facilities, supplies and first aid personnel that can immediately support an employee (NOT a student – this is about the employees) with an injury

Employees must let supervisor know about an injury and then fill in Form 6.

Supervisor will then fill in Form 7 (Employer’s Injury Report). Both are forwarded to the Board Office and filed.

You =Form 6 Employer = Form 7

Violence in the Workplace“4.27 DefinitionIn sections 4.28 to 4.31“Violence" means the attempted or actual

exercise by a person, other than a worker, of any physical force so as to cause injury to a worker, and includes any threatening statement or behaviour which gives a worker reasonable cause to believe that he or she is at risk of injury.

4.28 Risk assessment(1) A risk assessment must be performed in any

workplace in which a risk of injury to workers from violence arising out of their employment may be present.”

Violence in the Workplace Cont”…“4.29 Procedures and policiesIf a risk of injury to workers from violence

is identified by an assessment performed under section 4.28 the employer must

(a) fix it (procedures etc..) and(b) if elimination of the risk to workers is

not possible, establish procedures to minimize the risk to workers (Student Safety Plan).”

Violence in the Workplace Cont’…“4.30 Instruction of workers(1) An employer must inform workers who

may be exposed to the risk of violence of the nature and extent of the risk.

4.31 Advice to consult physician(3) The employer must ensure that a

worker reporting an injury or adverse symptom as a result of an incident of violence is advised to consult a physician of the worker's choice for treatment or referral.”

Emergency Procedures FIRE - Practice 4-6 times/year

Evacuate in orderly fashion to assigned areas

Wait a minimum of 25 meters from building

Report to Secretaries any students or staff missing from your class at that moment (send runners)

Return after 3 rings

Emergency Procedures EARTHQUAKE practice twice/year

Issue ‘Duck, Cover and Hold’ command

Get in crash position Count to 60 once

tremor stops. (Count again if secondary tremors occur during the 60 sec count)

Evacuate in an orderly fashion

Report as you would for a Fire Drill

Emergency ProceduresLOCKDOWN – practice once/year

Issue LOCKDOWN command – “All staff and students report to nearest classroom.”

Lock doors, turn off lights and electronic equipment, close curtains and move students to best concealed area of the room.

Wait for “Code Green – All Clear” message before allowing students to leave

WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System A course is required by employees working with

chemicals or potentially dangerous equipment. Examples: art, food, science and shop teachers, custodians and maintenance workers. Online training options.

These individuals should know how to access MSDS (Material safety data sheet)

1. Go to District Website: www.sd52.bc.ca2. Click on “MSDS Fetch” header through “Staff Links

and Resources” tab3. Type in product name, company or code and VOILA. All you need to know about the substance including

dangers, precautions, disposal and what to do if accidentally spilled.

Where to find more infoWorkSafe BC Regulations, http://www2.worksafebc.com/Publications/OHSRegulation/Home.asp, February 19, 2013

For WorkSafe humor go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtxFP9i27vo&feature=related

Complete District Orientation FormComplete the District Orientation Form

Sign on the back side of the page

Questions? See a member of your Health and Safety Committee

Hand forms into Colleen in the main office

OH & SNew and Young Worker Site Orientation Checklist

WorkSafe BC Regulation Part 3:Rights and Responsibilities

Learning Intentions - I Know:My SupervisorsWorkplace hazard protocolsWorking alone or in isolation.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).First Aid Facilities, Attendants, Protocols and

ReportingEmergency Procedures – earthquake, fire,

intrudersInstruction and demonstrationWHMISJoint H & S CommitteeAdditional orientation or training

SupervisorsSandy Pond, PrincipalKevin Leach, Vice

PrincipalCarla Rourke, Vice

Principal

Workplace HazardsRegulation 3.10:

Reporting unsafe conditions

Hazard awareness within department areas is important: gym, home ec, shop, science lab,

If you see something hazardous, report to your supervisor for corrective action

Safety plan for violent students or guardians

Working AloneOH & S Section 4.21If you are directed to

come in to work alone, a plan needs to be in place (phone call contact number and max. 2 hour intervals)

If you choose to come into school on your own, no plan required

Common sense applies

Personal Protective EquipmentWorkSafe BC Regs, Part

8We make it available for

your use and replace when required

You follow instructions for use, inspect it, wear it and store after use

Report any safety concerns

First AidJosh McDonald, Sara

Barrow or Mike RussellFirst Aid Station in Main

OfficeForm 6 – Worker’s

Report of Injury or Occupational Disease to Employer

Emergency ProceduresEarthquake – Duck,

cover and hold, 60 secs, evacuate

Fire – evacuate to assigned areas, runner to base of main parking lot stairs

Intruder – clear the halls, silence, wait for Code Green All Clear

Instruction and DemonstrationArt, Foods, Science and

Shop classes, and/or those involving safety issues

Contact Department Head for specific protocols

Working with violent students – student safety plan

Common sense approach – if you don’t know, ask

WHMISWorkplace Hazardous

Material Information System

A course required by employees working with chemicals or potentially dangerous equipment.

Examples: art, food, science and shop teachers, custodians and maintenance workers.

Online training options.MSDS White binder to left

of PA system in main officewww.sd52.bc.ca

Joint H & S CommitteeWho to contact:

Kevin Leach, Vice Principal

Carla Rourke, Vice Principal

David Archibald, TeacherKerry Fortune,

Custodian

Additional Orientation or Training Protocol

Procedure:OrientationTrainTestDocument

Complete Site Orientation FormComplete the Site Orientation Form

Sign on the back side of the page

Questions? See a member of your Health and Safety Committee

Hand forms into Colleen in the main office

Site Orientation WalkaboutDo a walkabout of the Charles Hays Secondary

School siteFamiliarize yourself with the school’s floor plan Note location of safety exits, eye wash stations,

custodial rooms, lab, shop, Fine Arts and Technology areas, amongst others

Also note the location of the First Aid Room (Health Room #212)

First Aid supplies are also available in the main office from Colleen

Questions? See a member of the Health and Safety Committee