Employer and Employee Rights

Which of the below does not come under the 3 rights of workers under the OHSA

• Right to Participate

• Right to leave

• Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

• Right to know

When do you not need a JHSC?

• When you work in an office

• More than 20 Workers

• Less than 20 workers (but >5, you need a H&S rep)

• When you work with dangerous substances

Which one is NOT the JHSC's powers?

• Taking photographs, recordings and measurements

• Identify dangerous/hazardous situations

• Make recommendations to improve H&S

• . Recommend to the employer the maintenance and monitoring of the employers

Which professions have ample rights to refuse unsafe work?

• Police

• Teachers

• Firefighters

• Hospital Workers

Can you refuse work on your coworker's behalf?

• Yes

• No

Can you leave after refusing unsafe work?

• Yes

• No

Can the Joint Health and Safety Committee be duly diligent on behalf of the employer?

• Yes

• No

Can you have both a JHSC AND a Health and Safety representative?

• Yes

• No

Who can the H&S rep be selected by?

• Workers who are not managers

• Workers who are manager

• A person from outside the workplace

• The Employer Itself

Can an employer fire or discipline an employee for work refusal?

• Yes

• No