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Health & Safety 101

Health and Safety 101 is an e-course developed by the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Board (WSIB) in Ontario, to provide workers 24 years old and younger
with important health and safety information.

Refer to the Health and Safety 101 handout and then read through Safety Matters,
Safety Roles, Work Hazards, and Staying Safe exercises and record your answers on
the following pages.

Safety Matters

1. On average, how many young workers are injured every year in Ontario?

a) 10,000
b) 20,000
c) 30,000
d) 40,000
e) Other: ___________________________ (please specify).

2. Between 2004 and 2008, how many young workers do you think were
killed on the job in Ontario?

a) 15
b) 28
c) 39
d) 49
e) Other: _______________ (please specify).

3. Circle the reasons why young workers might be at risk on the job. Circle
ALL that apply:

a) Lack of experience
b) Lack of Training
c) Not sure when to ask questions
d) Not aware of health & safety rights and rules

4. The Occupational Health and Safety Act:

a) Outlines responsibilities for health & safety

b) Outlines how the act is enforced
c) Outlines your rights
d) All of the above
5. The Occupational Health and Safety Act is enforced by:

a) Ministry of Health
b) Ministry of Education
c) Ministry of Labour
d) RCMP

Whose Role is it?

For each of the following pick the role that would be responsible.

6. Who's role is it to make sure workers do their job safely?

a) Worker
b) Employer
c) Supervisor
d) Health & Safety rep
e) Inspector

7. Who enforces the law?

a) Worker
b) Employer
c) Supervisor
d) Health & Safety rep
e) Inspector

8. Who follows the law and all health & safety rules?

a) Worker
b) Employer
c) Supervisor
d) Health & Safety rep
e) Inspector

9. Who represents workers on health & safety issues?

a) Worker
b) Employer
c) Supervisor
d) Health & Safety rep
e) Inspector
10. Who makes sure the workplace is safe?

a) Worker
b) Employer
c) Supervisor
d) Health & Safety rep
e) Inspector

Safety Roles

11. Which of the following does your employer have a LEGAL duty to
provide? Circle all that apply.

a) Training
b) PPE
c) Lunch
d) Nice Uniform
e) Health & Safety Policy
f) Hazard Information

12. As a worker, what are your legal rights under the OHSA? Circle all the
apply:

a) Right to know
b) Right to remain silent
c) Right to refuse
d) Right to participate

13. As a worker, which of the following are your responsibilities? Circle all
that apply.

a) Supervise your co-workers

b) Follow health & safety rules
c) Work safely – don’t fool around
d) Use machines safely

Who has the Responsibility?

For each of the following, pick either "Employer" or "Worker" for each response.
14. Create a Health and Safety Policy:

a) Worker
b) Employer

15. Read and follow safety procedures:

a) Worker
b) Employer

16. Provide training and supervision:

a) Worker
b) Employer

17. Wear the PPE provided:

a) Worker
b) Employer

18. Refuse unsafe working conditions:

a) Worker
b) Employer