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Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
OH Title
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
There are hazards in every workplace and you — the young and inexperienced worker — are especially at risk.
OH 1.0
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
Key Points• Inexperience puts young workers at greater risk than average of injury, illness and death.
• Lack of knowledge means young workers often don’t know how to protect themselves.
• Young workers need to know how to Work Smart! Work Safe!
OH 1.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
You need to be able to identify the hazards in your workplace.
OH 2.0
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
Key Points 1• Workplace safety is based
on recognizing, assessing and controlling hazards.
• There are four types of hazards you may find in your workplace: Physical, Chemical, Biological and Ergonomic.
OH 2.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Recognize Assess Control
Is this a hazard? What kind?
How can this hazard hurt me or another worker?
How can the risk be eliminated or reduced?
OH 2.1.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Types of HazardsPhysical• Unguarded
machines• Ladders/scaffolds• Constant loud
noise
Chemical• Paints, acids &
solvents• Vapours & fumes• Flammable
materials
Biological• Blood & body
fluids• Insect bites• Bird & animal
droppings
Ergonomic • Poor lighting• Constant lifting• Poor workstations
and chairs
OH 2.1.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Key Points 2• Acute injuries occur immediately, often from physical and chemical hazards.
• Chronic injuries happen over time, often from chemical and ergonomic hazards.
• Hazards are typically controlled by one or more physical, operational and administrative controls and/or protective equipment and facilities.
OH 2.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Types of Injuries
Acute injuries
• Occur immediately
• Often from physical and chemical hazards
Chronic injuries• Occur over time• Often from
biological and ergonomic hazards
OH 2.2.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Controlling HazardsPhysical Controls
Operational Controls
Administrative Controls
Protective Equipment and Facilities
• Guards, ventilation, ‘lock out’ systems
• Rules for ‘how’ work is done• the Dos and Don’ts
• Rules for how long/often workers can be exposed to a hazard
• Safety glasses, boots, gloves• Emergency eye wash stations
OH 2.2.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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You have the legal right to protect your health and safety.
OH 3.0
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Key Points 1• Governments protect workers
through Acts and Regulations.
• In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act provides the general requirements for workplace health and safety
• The Act’s Regulations provide detailed rules for specific workplaces and workplace hazards.
OH 3.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Key Points 2• The OHS Act gives you the Right
to Know, the Right to Participate and the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work.
• According to the Act, your employer and supervisor cannot discipline you for refusing to do a task you believe is unsafe.
• You and your supervisor must follow the steps of the Work Refusal Process carefully.
OH 3.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Basic RightsRight to Know
Right to Participate
Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
• What are the hazards in your job?
• Through Joint Health and Safety Committee or Representative
• You cannot be forced to do work that you have reason to believe is hazardous
OH 3.2.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Work Refusal Process
You and your supervisor must follow the steps of the Work Refusal Process carefully.
OH 3.2.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Your employer, your supervisor(s) and you all have legal responsibilities to make sure the workplace is healthy and safe.
OH 4.0
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
Key Points• Your employer and your
supervisor must do everything reasonable to protect your health and safety.
• You must comply with the law, follow company rules and always work safely.
• You must report any hazards to your supervisor or employer.
OH 4.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
Employer/Supervisor Duty
• Inform you of any hazards• Make sure equipment is safe• Make sure you are trained• Make sure you work safely• Do everything reasonably possible
to protect you
OH 4.1.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Worker Duty
• Comply with the law• Use machines as trained• Use PPE as required• Always work safely• Report any hazards to your
supervisor or employer
OH 4.1.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Must ReportYou must report any hazards to your supervisor or employer:
•You have a responsibility to help make sure the workplace is safe•If you see a hazard but don’t report it, someone else might be injured or made sick
OH 4.1.3
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Your employer and your supervisor must ensure you have the information or required training and equipment you need to protect yourself.
OH 5.0
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Key Points 1• Your employer must provide you
with information and/or training on the general and specific hazards in your job.
• You must have and know how to use any protective equipment or facilities your job requires.
• The Young Worker Awareness Program is not the information or training your employer is required to give you.
OH 5.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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TrainingGeneral workplace safety information and/or training:
Specific safety training:
•Basic safety concerns•Company safety rules•Emergency procedures
•How to do your job safely•How to use any machines or personal
protective equipment your job requires
OH 5.1.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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PPE Personal Protective Equipment
Protective Facilities
•Safety shoes & glasses, gloves•Dust masks or breathing apparatus•Hearing protection
•Hand wash stations in day cares•Emergency eye wash stations•First aid kits
OH 5.1.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Caveat
The Young Worker Awareness Program is not the information or training your employer is required to give you.
OH 5.1.3
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Key Points 2• WHMIS is a Regulation that applies to
all workplaces where hazardous chemicals are stored or used.
• Materials covered by WHMIS must have a warning label.
• Your employer must have an up-to-date MSDS for any hazardous products used or stored.
• Your employer must train you in the WHMIS system as it applies to your workplace.OH 5.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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WHMIS RequirementsWarning Label
Material Safety Data Sheets
Training
• Correct name & WHMIS symbol• If material put in a new container, a workplace
label must be placed on it
• Must be available for workers to read• No more than 3 years old
• Must be provided for workers who use or handle hazardous materials
OH 5.2.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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WHMIS SymbolsCLASS A – COMPRESSED GAS
CLASS B – FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
CLASS C – OXIDIZING MATERIAL
CLASS D1 – POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL
CLASS D2 – OTHER TOXIC MATERIAL
CLASS F – DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIAL
CLASS E – CORROSIVE MATERIAL
CLASS D3 – BIOHAZARDOUS INFECTIOUS MATERIAL
OH 5.2.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
If you are injured or become sick at the workplace, you must report it to your supervisor or employer.
OH 6.0
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know
Key Points• The WSIB provides compensation
for lost wages and health care costs caused by workplace injuries and illnesses.
• If you are injured or made ill, you must follow the steps laid out on the WSIB’s In Case of Injury at Work poster.
• Don’t be afraid or reluctant to report any workplace injury or illness you think was caused by your work.
OH 6.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Don’t Be Afraid
Don’t be afraid or reluctant to report any workplace injury or illness you think was caused by your work.
OH 6.1.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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It’s not a game. You need to protect yourself.
OH 7.0
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Key Points
• Know your Rights and your Duties.
• Ask questions until you get answers you understand.
• Always Work Smart!
Always Work Safe!
OH 7.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Know Your Rights
Know your Rights and your Duties.
OH 7.1.1
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Ask Questions
Ask questions until you get answers you understand.
OH 7.1.2
Young Worker Awareness Program
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Work Smart! Work Safe!
Always Work Smart! Always Work Safe!
OH 7.1.3
Young Worker Awareness Program
things you’d better know