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Health & Safety in the Workplace

Health & Safety in the Workplace. What types of hazards have you encountered?. Hazards in the Workplace. www.bloodylucky.ca. Are you at Risk? Turn to page 8 . Risky Business Quiz.

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Health & Safety in the Workplace

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  1. Health & Safety in the Workplace

  2. What types of hazards have you encountered? Hazards in the Workplace • www.bloodylucky.ca

  3. Are you at Risk? • Turn to page 8 Risky Business Quiz

  4. In 2010, the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) – Alberta accepted 3, 581 lost-time claims and 8, 267 disabling injury claims from workers aged 15 to 24… • By major industry sector, the Wholesale and Retail sectorhad the largest number of lost-time claims from young workers, and the Construction and Construction Trade Services sectorhad the largest number of disabling injury claims. • Sprains, strains and tears continued to be the leading nature of injury, accounting for 45.6% of the disabling injury claims submitted by young workers. The back (including spine and spinal cord) was the most commonly injured body part, accounting for 20.8% of all disabling injury claims. • In 2010, the WCB accepted eight occupational fatalities from young workers, representing 5.9% of all workplace fatalities accepted in Alberta http://humanservices.alberta.ca/documents/WHS-PUB-oid-youngworkers.pdf Stats from WCB

  5. Injuries are preventable and the responsibility for preventing them belongs with both the employer and the employee. Safety Training

  6. Tyler Smith has had an interview as an apprentice automotive service technician with Jack Brown, Tyler’s uncle, who owns and operates an automobile dealership. The interview goes well and Mr. Brown offers Tyler the position. • What responsibility does Tyler have to ensure the workplace is safe? • What questions should Tyler ask Mr. Brown about his shop and about the safety concerns of his new job? Tyler Smith

  7. Two weeks later Tyler is at work and is told by his supervisor to check the radiator of a car that has been overheating. He had watched other technicians do this before, so he thinks he can easily handle the task. The supervisor tells him that the customer is in a hurry so Tyler decides he can save time by draining some of the fluid to take off the pressure, and then release the cap. A big mistake – the escaping steam, not quite cooled off, explodes onto Tyler’s arms and face. Jumping around in pain, Tyler runs into the washroom to check his injuries. Although his arms and face are red, it looks like he will survive. • What should Tyler do first? • Why might he hesitate to report his injury? • Why must he report his injury even though he thinks it was his own fault? Tyler Smith

  8. Over 50 per cent of all incidents involving young workers occur during their first six months on the job. Make sure you get health and safety training – it’s your right! What’s Safe? What Isn’t?

  9. Physical Hazards • Biological Hazards • Chemical Hazards • Psychosocial Hazards • Page 10 & 11 Four Main Types of Hazards

  10. Take the Quiz! • Page 12 & 13 What is Your Hazard I.Q.?

  11. Right to Know… about workplace hazards BEFORE you start work • Right to Refuse …unsafe work You’ve Got Rights & Responsibilities

  12. Sometimes you may have to take the lead for the partnership to work effectively. Health & Safety PartnershipRight to Know

  13. Most employers want to keep their workers healthy and safe and appreciate hearing suggestions – it makes their job easier. • A safe and healthy workplace also means lower insurance premiums for your employer. • Pointing out safety concerns and the benefits of a safe, healthy workplace can be a great way to gain the respect of your boss. • It’s also your responsibility as a worker. The law protects you Saying NO at WorkRight to Refuse

  14. Ask the advice of a co-worker • Speak with your direct supervisor • Go to the boss if necessary • Remain respectful and positive • Express your desire to do the job right Saying NO at Work - TIPS

  15. “I’ve been taught that it’s against the law for me to do a task that I believe could be dangerous. I really like my job but I can’t do this task… …until I’ve got training to do it safely OR …until the equipment is working properly OR …until someone holds the base of the ladder OR …until I’ve got a respirator so I don’t get sick from the fumes OR …until we’re both certain that I can do this job without getting injured.” The Boss Insists…

  16. Wrong! That would be illegal. The Occupational Health and Safety Act states: No person shall dismiss or take any other disciplinary action against a worker because that person did what the OHS Act told them to do. Wait a minute. If I tell my boss I think a job is unsafe, I’ll get fired. Right?

  17. If you’ve got a question or a concern about workplace Health and Safety… • Page 36-38 Getting Help

  18. Lack of training and work experience • Lack of confidence or understanding of their rights • Lack of preparation for the workplace • Feeling of invincibility • Unwillingness to ask questions • Being distracted and having other things on their mind • Pace of work Why Do Young Workers Get Injured on the Job?

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