F23-Legislation for Health and Safety-1st assignment

1. List the four (4) categories of hazards that are outlined in the "Young Worker's Awareness Program Resource Book". (4 points)    Physical hazards  include things like moving machinery, loud noises, extremely high or low temperatures, and ergonomic concerns.  Chemical Hazards:  This entails encountering potentially dangerous substances like chemicals, solvents, gases, and poisonous materials that can cause illnesses or injuries.  Biological hazards:  These risks are related to encountering biological agents like bacteria, fungus, viruses, and other microbes that can spread illnesses or diseases.  Psychosocial hazards  are risks that can have an impact on a worker's mental and emotional health. Examples of these risks include workplace stress, bullying, harassment, and an excessive amount of labour.   2. Go to the CCOHS website and perform a search for the occupation “Cooks”. List 3 health & safety Issues for cooks. (3 points)  Exposure to various  chemicals , which may include paints, solvents,  pesticides ,  perfumes , or  cleaning   products,  Working in  awkward positions  or performing  repetitive manual tasks .  Working with  knives , mincers, and other dangerous tools or equipment 3. List the names of three (3) Regulations that fall under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). (3 points)  Industrial Establishments Regulation (Regulation 851)  Construction Projects Regulation (Regulation 213/91)  Noise Regulation 381/15 4. List two (2) workplaces that fall under Federal jurisdiction and are subject to the Canada Labour Code (CLC). (2 points)  Post office  Banks 5. Go to the CCOHS website and perform a search for “Gasoline”. Open the Chemical Profile and list any two (2) of the WHMIS classifications. (2 points)    Carcinogenicity, Category 2  Flammable liquids, Category 2   6. Search the Ontario Ministry of Labour website to find the "Consultations" for current and proposed Exposure Limits. Open any of the pdf documents called "ACGIH Recommendations" and write the current and proposed exposure limits for any three chemicals listed. (6 points) 

Here are the current and proposed exposure limits for three chemicals listed in the "ACGIH Recommendations": 1. Cyanazine [21725-46-2] o Current TWA: No Listing o Proposed TWA: 0.1 mg/m2 (I) 2. Dimethylphenol, all isomers [95-65-8; 95-87-4; 105-67-9; 108-68-9; 526-75-0; 576-26-1; 1300-71-6] o Current TWA: No Listing o Proposed TWA: 1 ppm (IFV) 3. Propylene glycol ethyl ether [1569-02-4] – Skin o Current TWA: No Listing o Proposed TWA: 50 ppm   7. List the first four (4) duties of employers stated in section 25(1) of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). (4 points)    Ensure that equipment, materials, and protective devices as prescribed are provided.  Ensure that the equipment, materials, and protective devices are maintained in good condition.  Ensure that prescribed measures and procedures are carried out in the workplace.  Ensure that every precaution reasonable in the circumstances is taken for the protection of a worker.   8. List the first three (3) duties of workers stated in section 28(1) of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). (3 points)    work in compliance with the Act and regulations [clause 28(1)(a)].  use or wear any equipment, protective devices, or clothing required by the employer [clause 28(1)(b)].  Report to the employer or supervisor any known missing or defective equipment or protective device that may endanger the worker or another worker [clause 28(1)(c)] 9. The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), defines a "Competent Person" as? (3 points) A competent person is someone who:  Is qualified because of his knowledge, training, and experience to organize the work and its performance.  Is familiar with the Act and the regulations that apply to the work.  Has knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace. This definition is specific to the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).