occupational health and safety exam 2023 questions and answers
section 1 of the OHSA is known as Answer- the definition section
JHSC has at least how many workers? Answer- 20
section 8 & 9 are known as the Answer- internal responsibility sections
task of a health and safety representative Answer- to conduct monthly inspections of the workplace
how many members must be in a JHSC? Answer- 2 if the workplace is under 50 employees; 4 if the workplace is over 50 employees, and half have to be workers
what documentation does not have to be displayed in the workplace? Answer- inspection logs
who is considered the father of the internal responsibility system Answer- james hamm
what are the 4 safe working groups and what differentiates them? Answer- PSHSA - public services, workplace safety north - mining forestry and pulp and paper industries, IHSA - high risk work, WSPS - focuses on agriculture, farming, and industry
what does prescribed mean? Answer- according to relevant regulations
what is the Gumby clause? Answer- s25(2)(h) /general duty clause. the employer must
do everything in their power within reason to protect the worker
what department is not considered a workplace party? Answer- human resources
true or false: generally, every workplace is covered under OHSA Answer- true
what is not a requirement to be considered competent? Answer- being able to manage
other employees effectively
what are the four steps to prepare a workplace violence program? Answer- prepare the policy, conduct a risk assessment, prepare a program based on the risk assessment, train staff
if an employee is facing discrimination because they're gay, who should they consult? Answer- ontario human rights commission
section 1 of the OHSA is known as Answer- the definition section
JHSC has at least how many workers? Answer- 20
section 8 & 9 are known as the Answer- internal responsibility sections
task of a health and safety representative Answer- to conduct monthly inspections of the workplace
how many members must be in a JHSC? Answer- 2 if the workplace is under 50 employees; 4 if the workplace is over 50 employees, and half have to be workers
what documentation does not have to be displayed in the workplace? Answer- inspection logs
who is considered the father of the internal responsibility system Answer- james hamm
what are the 4 safe working groups and what differentiates them? Answer- PSHSA - public services, workplace safety north - mining forestry and pulp and paper industries, IHSA - high risk work, WSPS - focuses on agriculture, farming, and industry
what does prescribed mean? Answer- according to relevant regulations
what is the Gumby clause? Answer- s25(2)(h) /general duty clause. the employer must
do everything in their power within reason to protect the worker
what department is not considered a workplace party? Answer- human resources
true or false: generally, every workplace is covered under OHSA Answer- true
what is not a requirement to be considered competent? Answer- being able to manage
other employees effectively
what are the four steps to prepare a workplace violence program? Answer- prepare the policy, conduct a risk assessment, prepare a program based on the risk assessment, train staff
if an employee is facing discrimination because they're gay, who should they consult? Answer- ontario human rights commission
