New and Young Worker District Orientation Checklist WorkSafe BC Regulations Part 3: Rights and Responsibilities

Learning Intentions - I Know: My rights and responsibilities according to WorkSafe BC regulations When to complete a Form 6  Worker’s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease to Employer (Main Office). What to do if my workplace injury causes me to take time away from work. What to do if I feel threatened in the workplace. How to use MSDS Fetch (Material Safety Data Sheet)

Reporting Unsafe Conditions “Regulation 3.10: Reporting unsafe conditions Whenever a person observes what appears to be an unsafe or harmful condition or act the person must report it as soon as possible to a supervisor or to the employer, and the person receiving the report must investigate the reported unsafe condition or act and must ensure that any necessary corrective action is taken without delay.”

Right to Refuse Unsafe Work “3.12 Procedure for Refusal (1) A person must not carry out or cause to be carried out any work process or operate or cause to be operated any tool, appliance or equipment if that person has reasonable cause to believe that to do so would create an undue hazard to the health and safety of any person. (2) A worker who refuses to carry out a work process or operate a tool, appliance or equipment pursuant to Subsection 1 must immediately report the circumstances of the unsafe condition to his or her supervisor or employer.”

Right to Refuse Cont’… “(3) A supervisor or employer receiving a report made under Subsection 2 must immediately investigate the matter and (a) fix it or (b) tell the person why it is not unsafe.” “(4) If the procedure under Subsection 3 does not resolve the matter” then it must be investigated with another employee.”

Still refusing… “ (5) If the investigation under Subsection 4 does not resolve the matter and the worker continues to refuse to carry out the work process… then an officer (from WorkSafe BC) must investigate the matter without undue delay and issue whatever orders are deemed necessary.”

Workplace Health and Safety Rules (1) The employer must provide for each workplace (medical room) first aid equipment, facilities, supplies and first aid personnel that can immediately support an employee (NOT a student – this is about the employees) with an injury Employees must let supervisor know about an injury and then fill in Form 6. Supervisor will then fill in Form 7 (Employer’s Injury Report). Both are forwarded to the Board Office and filed.

You =Form 6 Employer = Form 7

Violence in the Workplace “4.27 Definition In sections 4.28 to 4.31 “Violence" means the attempted or actual exercise by a person, other than a worker, of any physical force so as to cause injury to a worker, and includes any threatening statement or behaviour which gives a worker reasonable cause to believe that he or she is at risk of injury Risk assessment (1) A risk assessment must be performed in any workplace in which a risk of injury to workers from violence arising out of their employment may be present.”

Violence in the Workplace Cont”… “4.29 Procedures and policies If a risk of injury to workers from violence is identified by an assessment performed under section 4.28 the employer must (a) fix it (procedures etc..) and (b) if elimination of the risk to workers is not possible, establish procedures to minimize the risk to workers (Student Safety Plan).”

Violence in the Workplace Cont’… “4.30 Instruction of workers (1) An employer must inform workers who may be exposed to the risk of violence of the nature and extent of the risk Advice to consult physician (3) The employer must ensure that a worker reporting an injury or adverse symptom as a result of an incident of violence is advised to consult a physician of the worker's choice for treatment or referral.”

Emergency Procedures FIRE - Practice 4-6 times/year Evacuate in orderly fashion to assigned areas Wait a minimum of 25 meters from building Report to Secretaries any students or staff missing from your class at that moment (send runners) Return after 3 rings

Emergency Procedures EARTHQUAKE practice twice/year Issue ‘Duck, Cover and Hold’ command Get in crash position Count to 60 once tremor stops. (Count again if secondary tremors occur during the 60 sec count) Evacuate in an orderly fashion Report as you would for a Fire Drill

Emergency Procedures LOCKDOWN – practice once/year Issue LOCKDOWN command – “All staff and students report to nearest classroom.” Lock doors, turn off lights and electronic equipment, close curtains and move students to best concealed area of the room. Wait for “Code Green – All Clear” message before allowing students to leave

WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System A course is required by employees working with chemicals or potentially dangerous equipment. Examples: art, food, science and shop teachers, custodians and maintenance workers. Online training options. These individuals should know how to access MSDS (Material safety data sheet) 1. Go to District Website: Click on “MSDS Fetch” header through “Staff Links and Resources” tab 3. Type in product name, company or code and VOILA. All you need to know about the substance including dangers, precautions, disposal and what to do if accidentally spilled.

Where to find more info WorkSafe BC Regulations, tion/Home.asp, February 19, tion/Home.asp For WorkSafe humor go to: ature=related

Complete District Orientation Form Complete the District Orientation Form Sign on the back side of the page Questions? See a member of your Health and Safety Committee Hand forms into Colleen in the main office

New and Young Worker Site Orientation Checklist WorkSafe BC Regulation Part 3: Rights and Responsibilities

Learning Intentions - I Know: My Supervisors Workplace hazard protocols Working alone or in isolation. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). First Aid Facilities, Attendants, Protocols and Reporting Emergency Procedures – earthquake, fire, intruders Instruction and demonstration WHMIS Joint H & S Committee Additional orientation or training

Supervisors Sandy Pond, Principal Kevin Leach, Vice Principal Carla Rourke, Vice Principal

Workplace Hazards Regulation 3.10: Reporting unsafe conditions Hazard awareness within department areas is important: gym, home ec, shop, science lab, If you see something hazardous, report to your supervisor for corrective action Safety plan for violent students or guardians

Working Alone OH & S Section 4.21 If you are directed to come in to work alone, a plan needs to be in place (phone call contact number and max. 2 hour intervals) If you choose to come into school on your own, no plan required Common sense applies

Personal Protective Equipment WorkSafe BC Regs, Part 8 We make it available for your use and replace when required You follow instructions for use, inspect it, wear it and store after use Report any safety concerns

First Aid Josh McDonald, Sara Barrow or Mike Russell First Aid Station in Main Office Form 6 – Worker’s Report of Injury or Occupational Disease to Employer

Emergency Procedures Earthquake – Duck, cover and hold, 60 secs, evacuate Fire – evacuate to assigned areas, runner to base of main parking lot stairs Intruder – clear the halls, silence, wait for Code Green All Clear

Instruction and Demonstration Art, Foods, Science and Shop classes, and/or those involving safety issues Contact Department Head for specific protocols Working with violent students – student safety plan Common sense approach – if you don’t know, ask

WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Material Information System A course required by employees working with chemicals or potentially dangerous equipment. Examples: art, food, science and shop teachers, custodians and maintenance workers. Online training options. MSDS White binder to left of PA system in main office

Joint H & S Committee Who to contact: Kevin Leach, Vice Principal Carla Rourke, Vice Principal David Archibald, Teacher Kerry Fortune, Custodian

Additional Orientation or Training Protocol Procedure: Orientation Train Test Document

Complete Site Orientation Form Complete the Site Orientation Form Sign on the back side of the page Questions? See a member of your Health and Safety Committee Hand forms into Colleen in the main office

Site Orientation Walkabout Do a walkabout of the Charles Hays Secondary School site Familiarize yourself with the school’s floor plan Note location of safety exits, eye wash stations, custodial rooms, lab, shop, Fine Arts and Technology areas, amongst others Also note the location of the First Aid Room (Health Room #212) First Aid supplies are also available in the main office from Colleen Questions? See a member of the Health and Safety Committee