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Young Worker
Awareness
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OH 1.0
There are hazards in
every workplace and you
— the young and
inexperienced worker —
are especially at risk.
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Awareness
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OH 1.1
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!
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OH 2.0
You need to be able to
identify the hazards in
your workplace.
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OH 2.1
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.
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Recognize Assess Control
Is this a
hazard?
What kind?
How can
this
hazard
How can
hurt me or
the risk be
another
eliminated
worker?
or
reduced?
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Types of Hazards
Physical
Chemical
• Unguarded
machines
• Ladders/scaffolds
• Constant loud
noise
• Paints, acids &
solvents
• Vapours & fumes
• Flammable
materials
Biological
Ergonomic
• Blood & body
fluids
• Insect bites
• Bird & animal
droppings
• Poor lighting
• Constant lifting
• Poor workstations
and chairs
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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.
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Types of Injuries
Acute injuries
Chronic injuries
• Occur
immediately
• Often from
physical and
chemical
hazards
• Occur over time
• Often from
biological and
ergonomic
hazards
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Controlling Hazards
Physical Controls
• Guards, ventilation, ‘lock out’ systems
Operational Controls
• Rules for ‘how’ work is done
• the Dos and Don’ts
Administrative Controls
• Rules for how long/often workers can
be exposed to a hazard
Protective Equipment and Facilities
• Safety glasses, boots, gloves
• Emergency eye wash stations
OH 2.2.2
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OH 3.0
You have the legal
right to protect your
health and safety.
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OH 3.1
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.
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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.
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Basic Rights
Right to Know
• What are the hazards in your job?
Right to Participate
• Through Joint Health and Safety Committee or
Representative
Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
• You cannot be forced to do work that you have
reason to believe is hazardous
OH 3.2.1
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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
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OH 4.0
Your employer, your
supervisor(s) and you all
have legal responsibilities to
make sure the workplace is
healthy and safe.
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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
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Employer/Supervisor Duty
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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
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OH 4.1.2
Worker Duty
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•
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•
Comply with the law
Use machines as trained
Use PPE as required
Always work safely
Report any hazards to your
supervisor or employer
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Must Report
You 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
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OH 5.0
Your employer and your
supervisor must ensure you
have the information or
required training and
equipment you need to
protect yourself.
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OH 5.1
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.
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Training
General workplace safety
information and/or training:
•Basic safety concerns
•Company safety rules
•Emergency procedures
Specific safety training:
•How to do your job safely
•How to use any machines or personal
protective equipment your job requires
OH 5.1.1
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PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
•Safety shoes & glasses, gloves
•Dust masks or breathing apparatus
•Hearing protection
Protective Facilities
•Hand wash stations in day cares
•Emergency eye wash stations
•First aid kits
OH 5.1.2
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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
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Key Points 2
Young Worker
• WHMIS is a Regulation that applies to
Awareness
all workplaces where hazardous
Program
chemicals are stored or used.
• Materials covered by WHMIS must
have a warning label.
• Your employer must have an up-todate MSDS for any hazardous
products used or stored.
OH 5.2
• Your employer must train you in the
WHMIS system as it applies to your
workplace.
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WHMIS Requirements
Warning Label
• Correct name & WHMIS symbol
• If material put in a new container, a workplace
label must be placed on it
Material Safety Data Sheets
• Must be available for workers to read
• No more than 3 years old
Training
OH 5.2.1
• Must be provided for workers who use or
handle hazardous materials
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WHMIS Symbols
CLASS A – COMPRESSED
GAS
CLASS B – FLAMMABLE AND
COMBUSTIBLE
CLASS C – OXIDIZING
MATERIAL
CLASS D1 – POISONOUS AND
INFECTIOUS MATERIAL
CLASS D2 – OTHER TOXIC
MATERIAL
CLASS D3 – BIOHAZARDOUS
INFECTIOUS MATERIAL
CLASS E – CORROSIVE
MATERIAL
CLASS F – DANGEROUSLY
REACTIVE MATERIAL
OH 5.2.2
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OH 6.0
If you are injured or become
sick at the workplace, you
must report it to your
supervisor or employer.
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OH 6.1
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.
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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.
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OH 7.0
It’s not a game. You need
to protect yourself.
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OH 7.1
Key Points
• Know your Rights and your
Duties.
• Ask questions until you get
answers you understand.
• Always Work Smart!
Always Work Safe!
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Know Your Rights
Know your Rights and
your Duties.
OH 7.1.1
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Ask Questions
Ask questions until you get
answers you understand.
OH 7.1.2
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Work Smart! Work Safe!
Always Work Smart!
Always Work Safe!
OH 7.1.3
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