Occupational Health & Safety

• Health Care & Residential Facilities Regulation of the Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)

• First Aid Requirements (Regulation 1101)

• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Bill 99)

OH&S ActLegislative Requirements

Who Is Responsible For Health & Safety

EMPLOYEE

“EVERYONE”ADMINISTRATOR

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Working Together For A Safe Workplace

• Keep a safe and well-maintained workplace• Provide proper safety equipment & training• Provide first aid training and first aid kits• Post the WSIB “In Case of Injury at the Work” (Form 82)• Post Occupational Health & Safety Act, First Aid Regulations,

workplace inspection findings, meeting minutes, team membership and meeting dates

• Post Occupational Health & Safety Act• Have equal worker and employer representation for Health &

Safety• Follow proper procedures in case of injury

Employer Responsibilities

Bill 168

Work place violence (HR. 6.09)

• The exercise of physical force by a person against a worker, in a workplace, that causes or could cause physical injury to the worker.

• An attempt to exercise physical force against a worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker.

• A statement or behaviour that it is reasonable for a worker to interpret as a threat to exercise physical force against the worker, in a workplace, that could cause physical injury to the worker.

Some activities increase the risk of workplace violence

• Handling cash • Protecting or securing valuables • Transporting people and goods • Public or community contact • Working alone, or with just a few people • Working late at night or very early morning

Workplace harassment (HR. 5.03)

• Workplace harassment means engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct against a worker in a workplace that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome.

• Workplace harassment may include bullying, intimidating or offensive jokes or innuendos, displaying or circulating offensive pictures or materials, or offensive or intimidating phone calls.

What to do

In an emergency or if there is immediate danger• Contact police first in emergency situations. If a

situation has turned violent or if there is a threat of violence occurring, employers and workers should call police. Police officers deal with violent individuals and matters under the Criminal Code.

Telling your employer• Workers should report threats or incidents of

workplace violence to the employer.

• Know about danger and hazards in the workplace• Participate in making your workplace safe• Refuse unsafe work• Work safely- follow policies and procedures• Report unsafe conditions, hazards and incidents

immediately• Wear the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)• Ask your supervisor first whenever in doubt• Participate in training• Read and review health and safety postings

Workers Responsibilities

1. Right to Know

2. Right to Participate

3. Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act you have the:

Three Worker Rights

• Every worker has a right to know about hazards in the workplace.

• Every worker should be trained to recognize and protect themselves from hazards.

If you have concerns about hazards ask your supervisor for more

information

Right to Know

Report to your supervisor first! They have to protect you, it’s the law!!

Know who your JHSC reps are and how to contact them.

Every worker must participate

by reporting hazards and

following safe work practices

The JHSC provides another

avenue for workers to participate.

Right to Participate

• If you are asked to perform a job that you think is dangerous, the Act provides a way for you to exercise your right to refuse the unsafe work.

• There are some exceptions for example where the task is an ‘inherent’ part of the job and the work refusal could directly endanger the life, health or safety of another person.

Always listen to your ‘gut’ feeling !!!!

Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

• Conduct workplace inspections • Recognize hazards• Classify hazards• Recommend solutions• Follow-up on recommendations• Stimulate awareness• Report concerns through Hazard Identification

Reporting Form• Assist in accident investigations• Attend work refusal investigations

Role of the JHSC

A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work.

Workplace Hazards

A common way to classify hazards is by category:

• Biological - bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans, etc.,

• Chemical - depends on the physical, chemical and toxic properties of the chemical.

• Ergonomic - repetitive movements, improper set up of workstation, etc.,

• Physical - radiation, magnetic fields, pressure extremes (high pressure or vacuum), noise, etc,

• Psychosocial - stress, violence, etc.,

• Safety - slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment malfunctions or breakdowns

Hazard Classification

Examples of Hazards and Their Effects

Workplace Hazard Example of Hazard Example of Harm Caused

Thing Knife Cut

Substance Benzene Leukemia

Material Asbestos Mesothelioma

Source of Energy Electricity Shock, electrocution

Condition Wet floor Slips, falls

Process Resident Lifting Back injury

Practice Needle prick Hepatitis

Workplace Hazards

Slips, trips and falls

Musculoskeletal System Disorders (MSD) and Back Injuries

Electrical

Fire

Exposure (body fluids, blood and medical waste)

Workplace Hazards Specific to LTC

Tell your supervisor immediately

Tell a member of the JHSC

Regular Inspections

Reporting Hazards

The Management team recognizes their shared responsibilities for the H&S of staff and that no meaningful service can be offered to our resident’s without the dedication and commitment to work safely by all staff.

Review HS.7.03 Occupational Health and Safety Policy which is posted on the Joint Health and Safety Board.

Occupational Health & Safety Policy

• What to do - first and foremost – prevention – work in a safe manner, report hazards/concerns, follow proper procedures, attend training

• First Aid - report to the first aid station for any and all first aid treatments. Where is the first aid station located?

• Forms - employee incident form (review form and investigation report), WSIB Treatment Memorandum

• Accident Investigation - assist supervisor with this investigation process

Workplace Injury/Illness

Process to follow when hurt at work:

1. Get first aid (if required). Any advice or treatment is to be recorded on the First Aid Treatment Record.

2. Report immediately an accident or illness to your Supervisor.

3. If you need to see a doctor take the completed WSIB Treatment Memorandum and a Return to Work Package

4. Participate in the Investigation Process and assist with completing the Employee Incident Report.

5. Provide all medical documentation in a timely manner and participate in the Safe and Early Return to work program.

Workplace Injury/Illness

• Program Goal – to return worker to their position as soon as possible

• Employer Responsibilities– to offer modified work to an injured worker and report and track progress of program

• Worker Responsibilities - to comply with returning to work on a modified program

Return To Work / Modified Work Program

Work Safe – Work Smart

Who Is Responsible For Health & Safety?