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3. My health and safety in Saskatchewan workplaces is protected by: The Human Rights Code 3 The Workers’ Compensation Act 4 The Labour Standards Act 2 The Occupational Health and Safety Act 1 Click on the correct box to select your answer

4. The Occupational Health and Safety Act Answer

5. How many young workers (15-24 years) are injured each year in Saskatchewan? 8,000 3,000 5001,000

6. 8000 Answer

7. When are young workers (15-24 years) most likely to be injured at work ? Young workers are not at a greater risk than older workers 3 Young workers have fewer injuries due to their greater energy and strength 4 During the first 3 months 2 During the first year 1

8. During the first 3 months Answer

9. Young workers are more likely to injure their: Backs 3 All of these 4 Hands and fingers 2 Eyes 1

10. All of these Answer

11. As a worker, I have the following rights for safety in the workplace: Right to participate 3 All of these 4 Right to refuse 2 Right to know 1

12. 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 unusually dangerous to themselves or others. Answer

13. We use a lot of chemicals in the job I just started. As a new worker, I have the right to be informed of: The PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) I need to protect myself 3 All of these 4 Ways to handle these chemicals safely 2 The chemicals used in my workplace 1

14. 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 Answer

15. This WHMIS symbol on a label means the materials in the container are: Poisonous 3 Infectious 4 Corrosive 2 Flammable and combustible 1

16. 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. Answer

17. If I’m worried about equipment that doesn’t work properly at my workplace, I should start by reporting it to: Saskatchewan Department of Labour 3 All of these 4 My boss 2 My workplace Occupational Health Committee or Representative 1

18. Answer My boss It is recommended you start by talking to your boss. However, you can also talk to the Occupational Health Committee or Representative in your workplace or the Occupational Health and Safety Division, about health and safety concerns.

19. An Occupational Health Committee is responsible for: All of these 4 Inspecting the workplace and investigating accidents 2 Handling workers’ health and safety concerns 1 Investigating when there is a refusal to work 3

20. Answer All of these An Occupational Health and Safety Committee handles workers’ concerns, inspects the workplace and investigates accidents and when someone refuses to do work they believe is unusually dangerous.

21. 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? Use the ladder and do the job or else you’ll be fired 1 Quit 2 Tell the boss you think the ladder is unsafe and ask for one in good repair 3 Ask a co-worker to hold the ladder in case you fall 4

22. Tell the boss 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. Answer

23. 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? Quit 3 Ask for training about ways to ensure my safety when working alone 4 Take my boyfriend/girlfriend with me 2 Work the shift and quit worrying 1

24. 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. Answer

25. 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? YesNo

26. 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. Answer

27. Which workplaces must have procedures and policies for protecting their workers from violence? Restaurants open after 11 p.m. 3 All of these 4 L ounges and bars 2 All night convenience stores 1

28. 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. Answer

29. Can I be fired for asking questions about how to do my job safely or for reporting unsafe working conditions? YesNo

30. Answer No 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.

31. 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? To not tell jokes at work 3 All of these 4 To not start or become involved in harassment 2 To not join in group activities 1

32. 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.

33. You see co-workers doing a job in a way that could cause an injury to themselves or others. What do you do? Run for cover 3 Inform the supervisor and then run for cover 4 Inform the workers that what they are doing is unsafe 2 Ignore them 1

34. 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. Answer

35. PPE stands for: Personal Protective Equipment 3 Proper Protective Procedures for Equipment Use 4 Proper Procedures for Equipment Use 2 Proper Personal Equipment 1

36. Personal Protective Equipment PPE includes gloves, hardhats, safety boots, and safety glasses. Answer

37. 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

38. Yes It is your responsibility to cooperate with your employer by wearing the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required on the job. Answer

39. An employer has the following responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace: To put first aid and emergency arrangements in place 3 All of these 4 To make sure you are properly supervised and trained 2 To provide safe equipment and work procedures 1

40. 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. Answer

41. All new workers must be oriented to the hazards that exist in the workplace and how to control them: True False

42. 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. Answer

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