Occupational Health and Safety
Interactive Quiz
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My health and safety in Saskatchewan workplaces is
protected by:
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The Occupational Health and Safety Act
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How many young workers (15-24 years) are injured each year in
Saskatchewan?
8,0003,000
500 1,000
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8000
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When are young workers (15-24 years) most likely to be
injured at work?
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During the first 3 months
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Young workers are more likely
to injure their:
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All of these
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As a worker, I have the following rights for safety
in the workplace:
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All of these
Workers have three rights in the workplace: the right to know, the right to participate, and the right to refuse work they believe is
unusually dangerous to themselves or others.
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We use a lot of chemicals in the job I just started. As a new worker, I have
the right to be informed of:
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All of these
I have the right to be informed of:• the hazards in my workplace,• how to deal with them, • the PPE that will help protect me from
injury, and• WHMIS
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This WHMIS symbol on a label means the materials in the
container are:
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Poisonous
WHMIS protects workers by requiring that containers be labeled with warning symbols
to show the type of hazard they are to workers (poisonous, flammable, corrosive).
These labels help workers decide how to protect themselves when they handle the
materials.
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If I’m worried about equipment that doesn’t work properly at my
workplace, I should start by reporting it to:
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AnswerMy supervisor
It is recommended you start by talking to your supervisor. However, if your
supervisor is not helping, you can also talk to the Occupational Health Committee or Representative in your workplace. If your committee or representative cannot help, you may contact the Occupational Health
and Safety Division.
An Occupational Health Committee is responsible for:
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All of these
An Occupational Health and Safety Committee handles workers’ concerns, inspects the workplace, investigates
incidents and investigates when a worker refuses to do work they believe is unusually
dangerous.
As part of your job, you’re asked to climb a 20-foot ladder that has two broken
rungs near the top. You are afraid you’ll fall. What can you do?
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Tell the supervisor you think the ladder is unsafe and ask for one
in good repair
You have the right to participate in identifying and controlling the hazards in your workplace. You also have the right to refuse work you believe to be unusually
dangerous.
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I’ve been asked to take the night shift at the convenience store where I work. I’m really
nervous about working alone. What can I do?
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Ask for training on ways to ensure my safety when working alone
You have the right to know about the hazards that exist in your workplace and how to deal
with them.
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A new worker, who is the youngest in the workplace, keeps asking for information about how to do his job
correctly. Every time he asks, his co-workers say things like:
“I guess a little kid like you wouldn’t know how to do this.” This upsets him.
Is this harassment?
Yes No
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Yes
Harassment means any objectionable comment, conduct or display by a person that
is directed at a worker and is made on the basis of a number of factors including age.
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Which workplaces must have procedures and policies for
protecting their workers from violence?
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All of these
Violence policies are required in workplaces that are regarded as having a greater risk than average to their workers. This would
include workplaces such as restaurants open after 11:00 p.m., all night convenience
stores, lounges and bars.
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Can I be fired for asking questions about how to do my
job safely or for reporting unsafe working conditions?
Yes No
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AnswerNo
You have the right to know how to do your job safely. This means getting
information about the hazards in your workplace as well as helping to identify
and control the hazards in your workplace.
You walk into a room where a co-worker is being teased about his accent. You remember a joke you know about the nationality of the worker and tell it. Which one of
your responsibilities for health and safety have you failed to carry out?
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Answer
To not start or become involved in harassment
Under The Occupational Health and Safety Act, a worker has the responsibility to not start or participate in the harassment of
another worker.
You see co-workers doing a job in a way that could cause an injury to
themselves or others. What do you do?
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Inform the workers that what they are doing is unsafe
Every worker is responsible to take reasonable care to protect the health and
safety of all workers in the workplace.
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PPE stands for:
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Personal Protective
Equipment
PPE includes gloves, hardhats, safety boots, and safety glasses.
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You are a glasscutter. Your employer has given you a pair of
safety gloves and told you to wear them. You find them uncomfortable.
Do you have to wear them? Yes No
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Yes
It is your responsibility to cooperate with your employer by wearing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required on
the job.
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An employer has the following responsibilities for health and safety
in the workplace:
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All of these
Among other things, an employer has the responsibility to provide safe equipment
and work procedures, adequate supervision to ensure workers' safety, first aid and
other emergency arrangements.
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All new workers must be oriented to the hazards that exist in the
workplace and how to control them:
True False
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True
Employers have the responsibility to make sure workers are trained, before they start work, in all matters that are necessary to protect their health and safety, including
what hazards exist in the workplace.
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