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Launching
a Safe Start
WORKER
O R I E N TAT I O N S E R I E S
WORKER
Launching
a Safe Start
Contents
Workplace Health and Safety ............................................................. 1
The Law .................................................................................................... 2
Rights and Responsibilities ................................................................... 3
This booklet is part of workplace health and safety orientation
resources, developed by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
to help make Ontarios workplaces healthy and safe.
Hazards .................................................................................................... 6
Learn how to protect yourself ............................................................... 9
Health and safety orientation checklist ............................................11
Resources include:
Booklets
Launching a safe start - An Employers Guide (5009A)
Launching a safe start - A Workers Guide (5010A)
Video
You have rights and responsibilities (5011A)
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Workers Guide
Heres what you need to know whenever you start a new job
The Law
There are health and safety laws that specify rights and
responsibilities for everyone in the workplace. The law also has
provision for setting up a joint health and safety committee or
choosing a health and safety representative for your workplace.
Hazards
Every workplace has hazards. There are different types and you
need to be aware of the ones in your workplace.
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Federally regulated
workplaces include:
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post office
airlines
airports
inter-provincial
transportation
telephone
banks
Workers Guide
The Law
There are two sets of laws and regulations for health and safety in
Ontario:
Worker rights
Worker responsibilities
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Employers must
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Supervisors must
Ensure that workers work safely and use the equipment and
protective devices properly where required
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What should
you do?
Workers Guide
What should
you do?
Be sure to receive
training specific to the
equipment, materials
and work processes in
your workplace.
Ask questions about
the potential hazards
in your job and
the hazards in the
workplace around you.
Always be on the
lookout for hazards.
Report hazards to your
supervisor as soon as
you identify them.
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Hazards
What should
you do?
Be sure to receive
training specific to the
equipment, materials
and work processes in
your workplace.
Health hazards
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Excessive noise
Radiation
Chemicals
Safety hazards
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Be aware of hazards
that can result in injury
or death.
slips
and falls
electrical
hazards
Hazard Control
WHMIS
Ventilation
machinery
confined
moving
space
vehicles
hazardous
chemicals
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over-exertion
falling
objects
burns
workplace
violence
explosions
and fires
collapsing
platforms
or equipment
What should
you do?
Be sure to receive
WHMIS training.
Check warning labels
and ask to see
the MSDS before
you start handling
substances.
WARNING LABEL
Warning labels
Worker Training
worker wearing
personal protective
equipment
boots
eyegoggles
gloves
earmuffs
hardhat
What should
you do?
Ask if there is any
protective equipment
that you should be
wearing when doing
your job. If there is,
learn how to wear it
properly.
earplugs
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What should
you do?
Ask for training on how
to do the job properly
and safely.
Ask questions if you
do not completely
understand how to do
the job or if you have
any safety concerns.
What should
you do?
Knowing the SOPs for equipment you use will help you do
your job properly and safely
Emergency Procedures
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First Aid
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Workers Guide
Reporting an injury
If you do get injured or feel ill, advise
your supervisor.
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I know where to find the MSDSs and have or will review them when
handling a WHMIS controlled substance.
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Workers Guide
Who to Contact
There are both federal and provincial laws and regulations concerning
occupational health and safety.
Canada (federal)
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada enforces the laws
and regulations for workplaces covered by the Canada Labour Code,
Part II. Check the federal listings of the blue pages of your local
telephone book for the Labour Program or visit their Web site at
www.hrsdc.gc.ca.
www.ccohs.ca
Ontario (provincial)
The Ministry of Labour enforces the laws and regulations for workplaces
covered by OHSA. Check the provincial listings of the blue pages of
your local telephone book for the nearest office or visit their Web site at
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www.gov.on.ca/lab
The Safe Workplace Associations in Ontario can provide you with information,
training, and consulting services for injury and illness prevention.
Construction Safety
Association of Ontario
Education Safety
Association of Ontario
Industrial Accident
Prevention Association
Municipal Health
and Safety Association
1-866-275-0045
Phone: (905) 890-2040
Fax: (905) 890-8010
www.mhsao.com
Transportation Health
and Safety Association
of Ontario
Phone: (416) 242-4771
1-800-263-5016
Fax: (416) 242-4714
www.thsao.on.ca
ensures that injured workers are receiving highest quality health care if
needed
helps workers and employers arrange safe and early return to work
Hamilton Clinic
Sarnia-Lambton Clinic
Windsor Clinic
Toronto Clinic
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Sudbury Clinic
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