ESL OH and S

What is the name of the Act that we talked about yesterday?

• Workers Compensation

• Occupational Heath and safety

• Employment standards Code

• Workers Compensation

What is one of the reasons why this act is so important?

• It says how long you can work

• it says when you get holidays

• it says how old you are when you can work

• It says that they employer is responsible for workers safety.

What two groups are responsible for workers safety?

• Doctor and you

• You and the Employer

• Teacher and Student

What does the term employers mean?

• A person working in a job as defined by the OH and S Act

• A person who hires workers or works for themselves

• Any danger not normally found in a job

What does the term Worker mean?

• a person who hires one or more people

• any danger not normally found in the job

• Any person working in a job as defined by the OH and S act

What does the term imminent danger mean?

• a person who hires one or more people

• any danger not normally found in the job

• any person working in a job as defined by the OH and S act

What type of worker is not covered by the OHS Act?

• a teacher

• a policeman

• a domestic worker- babysitter or house cleaner

Who are the two people responsible for your safety at work?

Pick 2 answers

• Employer

• doctor

• Teacher

• Myself

When can you refuse work?

• If there is imminent danger

• If the machines are broken and not safe

• If what I am doing will hurt another worker

• If I just do not feel like going to work

Can you be fired for telling your boss about work that looks like Imminent danger?

• Yes

• No