Safety and Responsibility
- Young workers between the age of 15 and 24 are 33% more likely to be injured on the job than any other working group.
- In Canada 1 in every 7 young workers is injured on the job
- On PEI 5 young workers are injured every week
What do you think contributes to young workers high injury rate?
unsafe work practices
What are some unsafe work practices? (things that one can do to cause injury at work)?
Out side of control Inside control
nature of task
lack of orientation
lack of training
lack of supervision
environment
harrassement
personal behavior
personal attitude
fatigue
stress
substance abuse
absenteeism
complacency
frustration
rushing
poor nutrition
peer pressure
horse play
Main categories of injuries:
1-Slips/trips/falls2-overexertion3-struck by and object or against an object4-exposure to chemicals5-burns
Most common injuries of young workers:
1-sprains and strains2-soft tissue injuries (cuts, punctures, bruises)3-Bone fractures4-inflammation of the joints5-burns or scalds
Video
Lost Youth
Journal-
Write about your own work experience and talk about observations about workplace safety.
"4 Categories of Hazards"
Physical hazards- include electrical currents, heat, vibrations, noise, radiation,stress, and harasement
Chemical hazards- battery acids, cleaning supplies
Biological Hazards- bacteria, viruses, dusts, animal bites
Ergonomic Hazards- (work design)-lighting, repetitive movements, work stations.
http://www.wcb.pe.ca/Workplace
THREE Key Steps to Controlling a hazard
STOP!- What is unsafe? How many unsafe acts or conditions are there? What are the hazards?
THINK!-Why is it a hazardous situation? What could happen? What is creating the hazard? What injuries could occur?
Do!- What could be done to prevent an accident from happening? What could minimize the risk? What could be done to eliminate or minimize the hazard?
It only Takes a second Video
Workplace Pictures Activity
Questions Sheets
I think a workplace for me is one with these characteristics:
Rights and Responsibilities of the Employer and Employee
Rights=
Responsibilities=
an entitlement to something, whether to concepts like justice and due process, or to ownership of property or some interest in property, real or personal. These rights include various freedoms, protection against interference with enjoyment of life and property,
The obligation to answer for an act done, and to repair any injury it may have caused.
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone
Rights and Responsibilities at school
Rights Responsibilities
Where can we go to find out more information about work place rights?
Employment Centers
School or community career centers
Workers compensation Board (WCB) web site
Work Supervisor
Health and Safety Representative
Library
Rights and Responsibilities T chart
Workers Rights Workers Responsibilities
Employer Rights Employer Responsibilities
Handouts:
"Workers' Health and Safety Rights and Responsibilities in the Work Place"
"Employers' Health and Safety Rights and Responsibilities in the Work Place"
Can we add anything to our T charts?
Is their anything that surprised you?
WCB OHS ACT Outlines that:
All workers have:
THE RIGHT TO KNOW
THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE
THE RIGHT TO REFUSE AN UNSAFE TASK
ROLE PLAY
How effective was the worker in conveying their safety concern?
How responsive was the employer?
What would you do if faced with such a response from your employer?
What would you do if you were asked to perform unsafe work?
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Steps for Refusing Unsafe work
1. Prepare Well!Plan what you are going to sayHave your facts straightStick to your main points
2. Propose a solutionDon't just complain-your supervisor may tell you there is nothing they can doProposing a solution enables your employer to be more likely to respond
3. Think of how the problem affects your employer, and how solving it might benefit them!Supervisors respond better to solutions that benefit them and the employees (injury prevention saves both
time and money)
4.Be assertive, not aggressive!Threats and insults are not effectivestay level headed
5. Get Support!Strength in numbersIf you aren't sure about your rights call the WCB or JOSH RepTalk to others for support (family friends)talk to boss directly, only go above their heads if you spoke with them first and safety concern was not
dealt with
Identify the PPE
1.Non-skidd, low heeled footwear-
2.Eye and ear protection-
3. Covering of exposed skin, protective clothing-
4. Secure ladder-
5. Respirator-
6. Gloves-
7.Mask-
8. Wrist rest-
9. Anti-glare screen-
10. Safety device (guard on saw)-
Which goes with which Scenario????
Who is responsible for providing specialized safety gear and clothing??
The Employer
Slide Show Research Lab Assignment- Your Career
Slide 1-Make a Title page with what your career is and your name
Slide 2- Include and intro. slide that describes what your job entails
Slide 3- Make a list of 5 possible work place hazards associated with that careerBeside each hazards note what type it is:(Physical, Chemical, Biological, Ergonomical)
Slide 4- List the types of PPE that can be worn to reduce the risk associated with those hazards
Slide 5-Strategies that can be used at your chosen job to reduce risk
Slide 6-List 3 places where you can find information about workers right/responsibilities and employers rights and responsibilities for your job.
