Workplace Health and Safety

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Main purpose of workplace health and safety programs

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To protect workers from injury and illness.

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Responsibility for worker health and safety on the job

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Both employers and employees share responsibility.

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PPE stands for

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Personal Protective Equipment.

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Three types of workplace hazards

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Physical, chemical, biological (or ergonomic).

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Importance of hazard awareness for workers

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It helps prevent accidents and injuries.

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Action to take if you see an unsafe condition at work

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Report it immediately to a supervisor.

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Wearing PPE eliminates all risks

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False, PPE reduces but does not eliminate risks.

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Four main rights of workers in safety awareness programs

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The right to know, participate, refuse unsafe work, and protection from reprisal.

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Meaning of 'right to know' in worker safety

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Workers must be informed of hazards and trained on safe practices.

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Meaning of 'refusal of unsafe work'

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A worker can refuse tasks they believe are dangerous without punishment.