Assignment



Assignment

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Health & Safety

Young Worker Awareness Program

Instructions:

1. Go the website:

(or google: Young Workers Awareness Program - YWAP)

2. Select “Stuff” from the left hand column

3. Select the “YWAP Resource Book”. A .pdf file of the booklet will load.

4. Complete the worksheet that follows entitled “Health and Safety Assignment”

5. Go to and complete the quiz (or complete the printed copy included in this assignment).

Health & Safety Assignment

Use the booklet “7 things you’d better know – Young Worker Awareness Program” to answer the following questions. You may use the website or a printed copy provided by your teacher to access the booklet.

1. What are the top five causes of injury to young workers?

a. __________________________ c. _______________________

b. __________________________ d. _______________________

e. __________________________

2. What are the five most common injuries to young workers?

a. __________________________ c. _______________________

b. __________________________ d. _______________________

e. __________________________

3. Definition of a “Hazard”

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

4. Complete the chart which lists and explains the four types of hazards you could come across at the workplace. Give 3 examples of an each.

Types of Hazards

|Type |Examples |

| |a. |

| |b. |

| |c. |

| |a. |

| |b. |

| |c. |

| |a. |

| |b. |

| |c. |

| |a. |

| |b. |

| |c. |

5. In order to prevent accidents and injuries it is important that employers train their employees how to __________________, ___________________, and ________________ hazards you may find in the workplace.

6. Explain the difference between acute and chronic injuries.

Chronic injuries: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Acute injuries: ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

7. Hazards should be ________________ if at all possible. But if a hazard can’t be eliminated, then it has to be _______________________ to reduce the risk of injury or illness.

8. Create a chart showing the four ways that hazards are controlled.

Controlling Hazards

|Type |Examples |

| |a. |

| |b. |

| |c. |

| |a. |

| |b. |

| |c. |

| |a. |

| |b. |

| |c. |

| |a. |

| |b. |

| |c. |

9. Most workers in Ontario are protected by by the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The OHSA sets out the general ____________ and ___________ requirements for every workplace it applies to. The OHSA is enforced by Ontario’s Ministry of ____________.

10. Ministry of Labour Inspectors (MOL) have strong powers to _________________ workplaces and _________________________ accidents at workplaces.

11. MOL Inspectors can do one of two things. Explain each of these in the space provided.

|Power |Explanation |

|Issue Orders | |

|Lay Charges against company or individual | |

12. List and explain your three basic rights.

|Right |Explanation |

| | |

| | |

| | |

13. Who are the three main people responsible for your safety?

a. _________________ b.______________________ c._____________________

14. What is PPE? Give three examples.

|Define: PPE |Three Examples |

| | |

| | |

| | |

15. What does WHMIS stand for?

|W | |

|H | |

|M | |

|I | |

|S | |

16. What does MSDS stand for? What is the purpose of these?

|M | |

|S | |

|D | |

|S | |

|Purpose of MSDS | |

17. Why don’t young workers report injuries?

a. ______________________________________________________________

b. ______________________________________________________________

c. ______________________________________________________________

d. ______________________________________________________________

18. List 3 Reasons why you should report any injury or illness.

a. _______________________________________________________________

b. ______________________________________________________________

c. _______________________________________________________________

19. List 5 questions you should ask your supervisor when starting a new job?

|1 | |

|2 | |

|3 | |

|4 | |

|5 | |

20. What is the difference between a Joint Health & Safety Committee and Worker Health and Safety Representative?

Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC) are for companies with greater than _____ employees.

Worker Health and Safety Representative is for companies with between ____ and ____ employees.

21. List the first four steps in the Work Refusal Process:

|1 | |

|2 | |

|3 | |

|4 | |

22. After a refusal, while waiting for an investigation by a Ministry of Labour inspector, your supervisor may assign the refused work to another employee but must inform that employee that there is a current work refusal on it as well as the reasons. What happens to you while waiting for the investigation of the work refusal?

_____________________________________________________________

23. Go to the following website and watch each of the following advertising spots. Describe the causes of each accident and who was at fault.

(note: if blocked go to and use their search engine for: prevent it ca all 5 clips)

|Chef | |

| | |

|Construction | |

| | |

|Factory | |

| | |

|Retail | |

| | |

|Electrician | |

|[pic] | |

24. WHMIS SYMBOLS - Name and describe each of the WHMIS symbols below.

|Class A | |

|[pic] | |

|Class B | |

|[pic] | |

|Class C | |

|[pic] | |

|Class D1 | |

|[pic] | |

|Class D2 | |

|[pic] | |

|Class D3 | |

|[pic] | |

|Class E | |

|[pic] | |

|Class F | |

|[pic] | |

Your Name: _________________________ Completion Date: _______________

Take the Health & Safety Quiz

1: Workers in Ontario have three basic rights when it comes to health and safety. Which of the following is not one of your rights?

[pic]The right to know about workplace hazards

[pic]The right to shut down an unsafe workplace

[pic]The right to refuse unsafe work

[pic]The right to participate in health and safety inspections and recommendations

[pic]

2: The number one cause of injury to young workers is:

[pic]Slips and falls

[pic]Burns

[pic]Breathing dangerous fumes

[pic]

3: If you are injured on the job, the first thing you should do is:

[pic]Go home

[pic]Get first aid treatment

[pic]Fill out a WSIB Form 7

[pic]

4: True or false: Your boss can fire you for refusing to perform unsafe work.

[pic]True

[pic]False

[pic]

5: Most on-the-job injuries to young people take place in which industry?

[pic]Service

[pic]Pulp and paper

[pic]Automobile

[pic]

6: True or false: People who work in offices don't have to worry about workplace health and safety.

[pic]True

[pic]False

[pic]

7: You have to play your part too if you want to work safely. Which of the following are among your responsibilities?

[pic]Work smart; work safe - don't fool around on the job

[pic]Report unsafe conditions

[pic]Dress for the job - wear any required protective equipment or clothing

[pic]Get to know the emergency procedures

[pic]Report all injuries

[pic]All of the above

[pic]

8: True or false: Your boss is required by law to train you if you are exposed or likely to be exposed to a hazardous substance.

[pic]True

[pic]False

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9: True or false: Young workers have faster reflexes, so they are less likely to be hurt on the job.

[pic]True

[pic]False

[pic]

10: If you have a question about health and safety at work, you can talk to:

[pic]Your health and safety representative

[pic]Your supervisor

[pic]A member of the workplace joint health and safety committee

[pic]A union representative

[pic]A health and safety professional

[pic]Any of the above

Your Name: _________________________ Completion Date: _______________

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