Question 1

Tim works at a machine shop.He notices that one of the guards on a grinder is very loose and not working properly.What duty does he have under OH&S legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) tell his supervisor about the defective equipment 
B) start a stop work order 
C) fix the guard himself 
D) none, unless there is an incident 
A) tell his supervisor about the defective equipment 
B) start a stop work order 
C) fix the guard himself 
D) none, unless there is an incident A

Question 2

Ella and Anwar are certified members of the JHSC at an Ontario-based cleaning products manufacturer.Ella represents the management side and Anwar the employee side.When they noticed that there was a problem with the ventilation at their main plant they agreed to halt operations.Which of the following have Ella and Anwar enacted?

Accepted Answer

A) a bilateral work stoppage 
B) a unilateral work stoppage 
C) the right to refuse unsafe work 
D) a safety inspection 
A) a bilateral work stoppage 
B) a unilateral work stoppage 
C) the right to refuse unsafe work 
D) a safety inspection A

Question 3

In some Canadian jurisdictions a certified worker member of the JHSC can stop work under the OH&S Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Regulations are more specific than guidelines when describing rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

WHMIS legislation applies to which type of workplace hazards?

Accepted Answer

A) biological hazards 
B) chemical hazards 
C) psychological hazards 
D) physical hazards 
A) biological hazards 
B) chemical hazards 
C) psychological hazards 
D) physical hazards

Question 6

What are the two essential limitations on the right to refuse unsafe work outlined in OH&S Acts across Canada?

Accepted Answer

A) There are no limits on the right to refuse unsafe work in Canadian jurisdictions. 
B) The worker has previously performed the task, or the refusal would place another person's safety in jeopardy. 
C) The employee works in a declared profession such as policing, or the refusal would place another person's safety in jeopardy. 
D) The task in question is a normal condition of employment, or the refusal would place another person's safety in jeopardy. 
A) There are no limits on the right to refuse unsafe work in Canadian jurisdictions. 
B) The worker has previously performed the task, or the refusal would place another person's safety in jeopardy. 
C) The employee works in a declared profession such as policing, or the refusal would place another person's safety in jeopardy. 
D) The task in question is a normal condition of employment, or the refusal would place another person's safety in jeopardy.

Question 7

What workers' rights are included in federal and provincial legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) the right to know, the right to rehabilitation, and the right to refuse unsafe work 
B) the right to participate, the right to rehabilitation, and the right to refuse unsafe work 
C) the right to know, the right to participate, and the right to refuse unsafe work 
D) the right to know, the right to be compensated for injury, and the right to refuse unsafe work 
A) the right to know, the right to rehabilitation, and the right to refuse unsafe work 
B) the right to participate, the right to rehabilitation, and the right to refuse unsafe work 
C) the right to know, the right to participate, and the right to refuse unsafe work 
D) the right to know, the right to be compensated for injury, and the right to refuse unsafe work

Question 8

Standards and codes provide practical guidance on the implementation of occupational health and safety practices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Sharon Nelson is the bakery manager and is a certified member of the JHSC at the grocery store where she works.According to legislation,which of the following employees must also be certified as a member of the JHSC?

Accepted Answer

A) Phillipe Gagnon, the store manager 
B) Michelle Strickland, a full-time cashier 
C) Asmin Zahid, the accounting manager 
D) Brock Sutherland, the produce manager 
A) Phillipe Gagnon, the store manager 
B) Michelle Strickland, a full-time cashier 
C) Asmin Zahid, the accounting manager 
D) Brock Sutherland, the produce manager

Question 10

A cleaning firm worker carelessly mixes bleach and a cleaning product while cleaning office tower washrooms.The mix results in toxic fumes that cause throat irritation to other cleaners.Which authority has jurisdiction over this incident?

Accepted Answer

A) Workplace Safety Board 
B) Ministry of Environment 
C) Ministry of Labour 
D) Workers' Compensation Board 
A) Workplace Safety Board 
B) Ministry of Environment 
C) Ministry of Labour 
D) Workers' Compensation Board

Question 11

In R.v.Midland Transport Ltd.(1991),the New Brunswick Provincial Court held that the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is primarily for the protection of whom?

Accepted Answer

A) workers 
B) shippers 
C) the general public 
D) carriers 
A) workers 
B) shippers 
C) the general public 
D) carriers

Question 12

Government jurisdictions within Canada are expected to update regulations and acts to comply with WHMIS 2015 up until 2018.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Veronica is a fire fighter.Under OH&S Acts across Canada she can never refuse unsafe work due to the nature of her job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The passing of Bill C-45 (Westray)legislation brought about changes to the Criminal Code introduced the notion of which of the following for the first time?

Accepted Answer

A) corporate negligence 
B) corporate homicide 
C) corporate incompetence 
D) corporate manslaughter 
A) corporate negligence 
B) corporate homicide 
C) corporate incompetence 
D) corporate manslaughter

Question 15

Compare and contrast the duties of employers/contractors with the duties of supervisors when it comes to occupational health and safety in their workplace.

Accepted Answer

Compare = similaritiesBoth share the gen

Question 16

Explain how HR professionals working in the organization's human resources department can assist their employer and the organization's supervisors and employees in complying with legislation dealing with controlled substances and the transportation of dangerous goods.

Accepted Answer

HR departments are most often called on

Question 17

What is the term for the specific rules that are not legally enforceable unless referred to in a regulation or an act?

Accepted Answer

A) codes 
B) standards 
C) enforcements 
D) guidelines and policies 
A) codes 
B) standards 
C) enforcements 
D) guidelines and policies

Question 18

The Joint Health and Safety Committee helps to enact the internal responsibility system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The majority of Canadian workers are regulated by the federal Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an employer general duty?

Accepted Answer

A) appoint a competent supervisor 
B) prepare policies regarding workplace violence and workplace harassment 
C) appoint a Board of Directors 
D) inform supervisors and workers of possible hazards 
A) appoint a competent supervisor 
B) prepare policies regarding workplace violence and workplace harassment 
C) appoint a Board of Directors 
D) inform supervisors and workers of possible hazards

Tim works at a machine shop.He notices that one of the guards on a grinder is very loose and not working properly.What duty does he have under OH&S legislation?

In some Canadian jurisdictions a certified worker member of the JHSC can stop work under the OH&S Act.

Regulations are more specific than guidelines when describing rules.

WHMIS legislation applies to which type of workplace hazards?

What are the two essential limitations on the right to refuse unsafe work outlined in OH&S Acts across Canada?

What workers' rights are included in federal and provincial legislation?

Standards and codes provide practical guidance on the implementation of occupational health and safety practices.

Sharon Nelson is the bakery manager and is a certified member of the JHSC at the grocery store where she works.According to legislation,which of the following employees must also be certified as a member of the JHSC?

A cleaning firm worker carelessly mixes bleach and a cleaning product while cleaning office tower washrooms.The mix results in toxic fumes that cause throat irritation to other cleaners.Which authority has jurisdiction over this incident?

In R.v.Midland Transport Ltd.(1991),the New Brunswick Provincial Court held that the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is primarily for the protection of whom?

Government jurisdictions within Canada are expected to update regulations and acts to comply with WHMIS 2015 up until 2018.

Veronica is a fire fighter.Under OH&S Acts across Canada she can never refuse unsafe work due to the nature of her job.

The passing of Bill C-45 (Westray)legislation brought about changes to the Criminal Code introduced the notion of which of the following for the first time?

Compare and contrast the duties of employers/contractors with the duties of supervisors when it comes to occupational health and safety in their workplace.

Explain how HR professionals working in the organization's human resources department can assist their employer and the organization's supervisors and employees in complying with legislation dealing with controlled substances and the transportation of dangerous goods.

What is the term for the specific rules that are not legally enforceable unless referred to in a regulation or an act?

The Joint Health and Safety Committee helps to enact the internal responsibility system.

The majority of Canadian workers are regulated by the federal Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Which of the following is NOT an employer general duty?

Introduction

Workers’ Compensation

Hazard Recognition, Risk Assessment, and Control

Physical Agents

Biological and Chemical Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment

Training

Motivation and Safety Management Systems

Emergency Planning

Incident Investigation

Disability Management and Return to Work

Workplace Wellness: Work Family and Health Promotion Programs

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Exam 2: Legislative Framework

Tim works at a machine shop.He notices that one of the guards on a grinder is very loose and not working properly.What duty does he have under OH&S legislation?

In some Canadian jurisdictions a certified worker member of the JHSC can stop work under the OH&S Act.

Regulations are more specific than guidelines when describing rules.

WHMIS legislation applies to which type of workplace hazards?

What are the two essential limitations on the right to refuse unsafe work outlined in OH&S Acts across Canada?

What workers' rights are included in federal and provincial legislation?

Standards and codes provide practical guidance on the implementation of occupational health and safety practices.

Sharon Nelson is the bakery manager and is a certified member of the JHSC at the grocery store where she works.According to legislation,which of the following employees must also be certified as a member of the JHSC?

A cleaning firm worker carelessly mixes bleach and a cleaning product while cleaning office tower washrooms.The mix results in toxic fumes that cause throat irritation to other cleaners.Which authority has jurisdiction over this incident?

In R.v.Midland Transport Ltd.(1991),the New Brunswick Provincial Court held that the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act is primarily for the protection of whom?

Government jurisdictions within Canada are expected to update regulations and acts to comply with WHMIS 2015 up until 2018.

Veronica is a fire fighter.Under OH&S Acts across Canada she can never refuse unsafe work due to the nature of her job.

The passing of Bill C-45 (Westray)legislation brought about changes to the Criminal Code introduced the notion of which of the following for the first time?

Compare and contrast the duties of employers/contractors with the duties of supervisors when it comes to occupational health and safety in their workplace.

Explain how HR professionals working in the organization's human resources department can assist their employer and the organization's supervisors and employees in complying with legislation dealing with controlled substances and the transportation of dangerous goods.

What is the term for the specific rules that are not legally enforceable unless referred to in a regulation or an act?

The Joint Health and Safety Committee helps to enact the internal responsibility system.

The majority of Canadian workers are regulated by the federal Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Which of the following is NOT an employer general duty?

Introduction

Workers’ Compensation

Hazard Recognition, Risk Assessment, and Control

Physical Agents

Biological and Chemical Agents

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment

Training

Motivation and Safety Management Systems

Emergency Planning

Incident Investigation

Disability Management and Return to Work

Workplace Wellness: Work Family and Health Promotion Programs

Filters