Health & Safety at Work - Ministry of Labour

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Ministry of LabourWorkerHealth & Safety at Work Prevention Starts HereWorker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 StepsThis workbook belongs to:2Table of ContentsIntroduction 03Step 1: Get on Board04Everyone has a role in safety04How the Occupational Health and Safety Act works04Duties of the employer05Duties of the supervisor06Duties of the worker06Rights of the worker07Step 1 quiz08Step 2: Get in the Know09You need to know about hazards09Some common workplace hazards09Protecting you from hazards11Protective equipment and devices11Other ways to find out about hazards11Step 2 quiz13Step 3: Get Involved14Working together for safety14The right to participate in Health and safety14Health and Safety representatives and Health and Safety committees14What to look for and what to ask15Be a Safety role model

For example, several Regulations explain what is needed to work safely with chemicals and other hazardous materials. This includes training, warning labels on products and information sheets. There are also Regulations for different types of workplaces, such as construction projects, health care facilities, industrial establishments and mines.

  Health, Chemical, Care, Hazardous, Health care