The document discusses workplace health and safety laws and responsibilities in Canada. It outlines that there are both federal and provincial laws that employers and employees must follow. These laws specify the duties of employers to provide a safe workplace as well as the rights and responsibilities of employees. The document also discusses the benefits of having a strong health and safety program, such as lower costs, improved employee relations, increased productivity and reliability, and protection of the business and its reputation.

3. . There are health and safety (H&F) laws that specify rights and responsibilities for everyone in the workplace The Law

5. ONTARIO’S OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

8. Joint health and safety committee and representatives According to federal and provincial laws your workplace may require a H&S representative or committee When do you need a joint health and safety committee (JHSC)? Where there are 20 or more workers in your workplace, (including management)

11. FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND RESOURCES CONCERNING OCCUPATIONAL H&S

12. Canada (Federal) Human Resources and Skills Development Canada enforces the laws and regulations for workplaces covered by the Canada Labor Code, Part II Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) provides information and advice about workplace health and safety

13. Ontario (Provincial) The Ministry of Labor enforces the laws and regulations for workplaces covered by OHSA Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)

14. Most businesses in Ontario that employ workers (including family members and sub-contractors) must register with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring their first full- or part-time worker. It's the law Registering with the WSIB provides workplace insurance coverage for all of your workers and gives you access to experts in H&S for your business sector Registering with the WSIB

15. Protection from Lawsuits WSIB benefits replace the worker’s right to sue the employer for similar benefits Workplace Insurance Benefits for Your Workers WSIB insurance replaces lost earnings, covers health care costs resulting from work-related injuries and illnesses, and supports return to work Help in Returning Your Workers to the Job Getting injured staff back on the job sooner means your business can return to full productivity more quickly What You Get by Registering

17. INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY SYSTEM

18. The internal responsibility system (IRS) is a health and safety philosophy It is based on the principle that every individual in the workplace is responsible for health and safety. That includes the CEO, executives, management and workers Giving workplace parties responsibilities and authority is the driving force of an effective health and safety management system Internal Responsibility System

20. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION AND RISK CONTROL

28. LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

29. PROTECT YOURSELF Protect yourself PPE Reporting an injury Safety Insurance Act First Aid Emergency procedures

30. HEALTH AND SAFETY ORIENTATION CHECK LIST

31. Check list Hazard Inf. Training in Emergency procedures Training PPE Training Equipment - materials Training in How to do The job Safely H&S policy Program RECEIVE

32. Check list Legal workplace H&S rights . legal roles And responsibilities Committee members or the representative how to report an unsafe condition where to find the MSDSs Hazards KNOW

33. SEVEN STEPS TO A SAFER WORKPLACE

34. Seven steps H&S Policy Regular I nspect ion Education and Training Monthly Meetings Accident Investigations Record & Statistics Maintaining an Effective Program

35. BENEFITS OF CREATING A HEALTHY AND SAFE WORKPLACE

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