Winter 2017

HCS 3000 – Workplace Safety Systems

Student Name: ________________________________________

HCS 3000Workplace Safety Systems

THEME: Workplace Health and Safety

This module is the prerequisite required to take Work Experience, RAP, or Green Certificate Programs

MODULE DESCRIPTION:

Students will gain appropriate knowledge, skills, and attitudes in workplace health and safety preparing them for workplace orientation to off campus education learning experiences and the transition to the world of work.

GENERAL OUTCOMES:

1. Students will describe and explain workplace health and safety management systems.

2. Students will interpret and incorporate hazard identification , assessment, and control.

3. Students will identify and incorporate legislation related to the workplace

4. Students will demonstrate basic competences in fundamental skills

5. Students will develop a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values.

RESOURCES:

Web Sites: www. wo r ksaf ely.org

http:// employm e nt.alberta.ca

http://www.ccohs.ca/ (good for work terms worksheet)

YOU MUST COMPLETE ALL ITEMS TO DEMONSTRATE MASTERY IN THIS COURSE AND GET A PASSING MARK

HCS 3000 MARK SHEET

NAME______________________________

WORKSHEET # 1 Review Questions of Legislation ______/ 13

WORKSHEET # 2 Glossary of Work Terms ______/ 12

WORKSHEET # 3 Employment Standards ______/ 15

WORKSHEET # 4 Hazard Identification Worksheet ______/ 10

WORKSHEET #5 Hazard Prediction and Power Point ______/ 10

WORKSHEET #6 Ergonomics Checklist ______/ 5

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES ______/ 5

WORKSHEET #7 Health and Safety Management ?’s ______/ 5

WORKSHEET #8 Safety Survey ______/ 5

WORKSHEET # 9 Psychosocial Hazards ______/ 5

Hazard Assessment Checklist ______/ 5

Computer Quiz Assessment Sheet ______/ 10

TOTAL ______/100

HCS 3000 MARK _____________________

CREDIT GRANTED YES_______ NO_______

Lesson #1: Go to website http://employm ent.alberta.ca .

Look under Safe and Fair Workplaces, then click on Occupational Health and Safety on the left hand side, then click on Resources on the left hand side, then click on eLearning programs. Click on Alberta OHS Legislation Awareness eLearning Program.Work through Introduction. OHS Act, OHS Legislation, OHS Code and Check Your Understanding.

Lesson #2: Do Review Questions Worksheet #1.

Employment Standards and Legislation

As a worker in Alberta, students should be familiar with the following acts and regulations. Click into these websites and use them to answer the worksheets on employment standards (WS # 3) and work place terms ( WS #2) that follow.

Occupational Health and Safety Act http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90o01_e.htm

Employment Standards for Alberta http://employment.alberta.ca/SFW/1224.html

Workers Compensation Act http://www.canlii.org/en/ab/laws/stat/rsa-2000-c-w-15/latest/rsa-2000-c-w-15.html Bill C45 http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/legisl/billc45.html

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations

http://www.tc.gc.ca/tdg/clear/menu.htm

Canadian Center for Canadian Health and Safety

http://www.ccohs.ca/

The last URL listed is a good place to start your search.

Lesson #3: Finish the assignment from Lesson #2.

When you are finished, go back to http://employment.alberta.ca, and find the eLearning Programs again. Click on Fun Quizzes and complete X-treme Safety I and II.When you complete each quiz, write your mark on the computer quiz assessment sheet and have it initialed by a teacher or another student to verify your result.

Lesson #4 & 5: Go to website http://employment.alberta.ca.

Look under Safe and Fair Workplaces, then click on Workplace Health and Safety on the left hand side, then click on education and promotion, and then click on eLearning programs. Click on Hazard Assessment and Control eLearning Program.Work through Introduction. Introduction and General Responsibilities, Identifying Health and Safety Hazards, Types of Controls, Hazard Assessment and Control, and Check your Understanding.

Lessons #6: When you are finished, go back to http://employment.alberta.ca, and find the eLearning Programs again. Click on Fun Quizzes and complete:

Hazard Assessment Elimination and ControlMSI – Assessing Ergonomic HazardsPreventing Violence & Harassment in the WorkplaceWorking Alone Safely

When you complete each quiz, write your mark on the computer quiz assessment sheet and have it initialed by a teacher or another student to verify your result.

Complete Worksheet #4 on Hazard Identification, and start your Hazard Prediction written assignment.

Lesson #7:

Hazard Predication Written Assignment: Do one of the assignments on worksheet # 5

Lesson #8 & 9: Do the power point assignment on worksheet # 5. Research physical hazards and prepare a 10 – 15 slide power point presentation on the hazard assigned to you by your teacher.

Lesson #10: Presentation of Physical Hazards Powerpoint.

Lesson #11: Read and complete the handout on Ergonomics

Lesson #12: Go the the website www.bloodylucky.ca For each scenario listed, watch the video, then click on “prevent this” to read how to prevent the situation. Then click on “real stats” and “real stories” and read the information. In a classroom setting, these videos will be shown one at a time and the class will discuss each scenario.

Lesson #13: Basic Workplace Competencies

Go to www.conferenceboard.ca\topics\education\default.aspxYou will start on a page called featured content.

Click On Skills Credentialing Tool for Individuals

Fill in the demographics, being sure to write ALBERTA in full.Click to do the surveyDo the SurveyRead your resultsRight click on results to print and hand in. (Note to teachers: This prints out as 20

pages. You may wish to have the student show you their results on the computer monitor to prove that they are done. This would save a few trees!)

Lesson #14 & 15: Go to website http://employment.alberta.ca.

Look under Safe and Fair Workplaces, then click on Workplace Health and Safety on the left hand side, then click on education and promotion, and then click on eLearning programs. Click on Health and Safety Management Systems and work through all the pieces of the puzzle.

Lesson #16 Answer the Health and Safety Management questions on Worksheet #7.

Complete Worksheet #8, Safety Survey.

Lesson #17: Complete the Hazard Assessment Checklist. Use either a current part-time job as the worksite, or the school building.

Lesson # 18 – Complete worksheet # 9 on Psychosocial Hazards.

Review all course work for completion.

WORKSHEET # 1LEGISLATIONQUESTIONS

1. When you see the word “shall” in the OHS legislation, which of the following would be an example of what is required?

a. An employer should do itb. An employer must do itc. An employer may do itd. A and b

2. Match the correct sequence of labeling with the following reference in the legislation: 5(1)(b)(iii)

a. Section, clause, subsection, subclauseb. Clause, subclause, section subsectionc. Section, subsection, clause, subclaused. Section, subclause, subsection, clause

3. Which of the following type of workplace is not required to register with the Workers’ Compensation Board?

a. Financial institutions, such as banksb. Counseling servicesc. Piano tunersd. A and ce. All of the above

4. Which of the following are things that WCB insurance covers?

a. Replacement of lost wagesb. Payment for health care costsc. Specialized services, such as those of a physiotherapistd. Burial expensese. All of the above

5. When an injury occurs, when do the WCB benefits begin?

a. A week after the injuryb. The day after the injuryc. Five working days after the injuryd. Depends on the type of injury

6. What issues are covered in the Employment Standards legislation?

a. Hours of workb. Vacationsc. Deductions from earningsd. Terminatione. All of the above

7. Under which legislation can a person be prosecuted?

a. Occupational Health and Safetyb. Workers’ Compensationc. Employment Standardsd. None of the abovee. All of the above

8. Which of the following acts affect the workplace?

a. Employment Standards Actb. Workers’ Rights Actc. Workers’ Compensation Actd. A and ce. A and b

9. OHS stands for

a. Occupational Health Standardsb. Occupational Health and Safetyc. Occupational Hygiene and Safetyd. Occupational High Standards

10. Which of the following workplaces are not covered by the OHS Act?

a. Farming operationsb. Television stationsc. Banks d. A and ce. All of the above

11. True or False? It is against the law for an employer to punish or fire a worker for refusing to do work that the worker thinks is unsafe.

12. True or False? The OHS Act requires workers to report hazards they are aware of to their employer.

13. True or False? A joint work site health and safety committee is mandatory in Alberta.

WORKSHEET # 2 Glossary of Work Terms: Define the following terms based on your internet research. Use full sentences to answer.

1. Employer

2. Worker

3. Contractor

4. Joint Health and Safety Committee

5. Muster Point

6. COR Certificate of Recognition

7. PIR Partners in Injury Reduction

8. Personal protective equipment

9. Fall protection

10. Scaffolding

11. Incident

12. Investigation

13. Responsibilities

14. Hazard

WORKSHEET#3

Employment Standards Worksheet

NAME___________________

1. List the minimum wage for the following categories:

a. Employee 18 years of age or older ____________b. Employee under 18 years old and not attending school____________c. Employee under 18 attending school_______________

2. What is the main regulation regarding hours of work?

3. List three rules regarding overtime.

1.

2.

3.

4. How many days of rest per week is the employee entitled to?

5. When is an employee entitled to a two week vacation with pay?

6. How much pay do you receive as vacation pay?

7. List the eight days considered to be general holidays in Alberta.

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.

8. What wage is an employee paid to work on a general holiday?

9. What could an employee receive instead of extra pay to work on a general holiday?

10. What four occupations can adolescents be employed in?

1.2.34.

11. Define a. Adolescent

a. Young Person

12. What are two rules governing the employment of young persons?

13. List 6 items that must be listed on the statement of earnings.

1.2.3.4.5.6

14. How long is the maximum maternity leave?

15. Do women get paid while on maternity leave?

WORKSHEET # 4Hazard Identification Worksheet

Identify the type of hazard by circling the correct answer below.

1. A new worker has received verbal threats from the journeyman. The new worker is now afraid to come to work.Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

2. A security guard has just completed her day shift. Her team leader called and asked her to be back at work for the graveyard shift.

Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

3. A skateboarder plans to jump and slide down a rail. The front wheel of the board is loose and missing a screw but it is a great trick.

Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

4. A college student has a part time job cleaning a building. He is always using industrials cleaners and once a month has to use a special cleaner that is quite toxic.Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

5. A worker is hired to clean the stadium and empty the garbage cans after games and concerts. She doesn’t wear gloves as she finds them uncomfortable. What type of hazard is this?

Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

6. A junior high student gets a job at the local pizza joint. His job involves cutting pizzas as they come out of the oven. In one day he cuts more than 50 pizzas.

Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

7. A high school student and his buddy go mountain biking in Banff. Even though he is unfamiliar with the steep terrain and sharp corners, he speeds down the path.

Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial8. A hospital worker often forgets to wash her hands and sometimes doesn’t

bother wearing gloves. Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

9. Workers in an office complained of headaches, eye irritation, and being tired. It was discovered that delivery vehicles were parked and left idling below the air intake system, which provided air to the building.

Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

10. Employees at an airport refuse to wear ear protection. What kind of hazard is this?

Physical Biological Chemical Psychosocial

WORKSHEET #5

Hazard Prediction Written Assignment ( 5 marks)

Choose ONE of the following assignments.

1. Your brother is 16 and starting his first part time job. He has a tendency to be an amusing, carefree joker. Write a one page letter telling him why it is important to be a safe worker and how to be a safe worker by using hazard prediction.

2. In a one page report, discuss the possible hazards involved in a career that interests you. Indicate what precautions you would take to minimize these hazards on the job.

Hazard Power Point ( 10 marks )From the list below your teacher will choose one physical hazard for you to research. Research the physical hazard and prepare a 10 – 15 slide power point presentation on the hazard assigned to you by your teacher. These power points will shared with the entire class. You will be marked on research, presentation, and accuracy.

Physical Hazards

1. Slips, Trips, and Falls2. Electricity3. Machine Guarding4. Heat Stress5. Cold Stress6. Noise7. Vibration8. Radiation9. Fire Hazards10. Confined Spaces

If there are more students in the class, your teacher may assign chemical, biological, or psychosocial hazards to students.

Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the study of the physical and mental relationship between a person and his or her work tools, furniture, equipment, and work space. Its goals are to maximize productivity and minimize human discomfort. Fill out the following ergonomics worksheet based on either

a. Your current part time job ORb. Interview a parent or other adult about their job

Your Working EnvironmentThe general surroundings of your office could be having negative effects on your mental state and work productivity. The condition of your office furnishings and the equipment you have to use can play a very important role in how much you enjoy your day and how effective you are as an employee. In some instances you will find that people would prefer to take a lower salary and work for a company that has newer furnishings and equipment, better surrounding and office ergonomics than a job with a higher salary and older furnishings and equipment. Psychologically your office has a big effect on you.

It is essential that as an employee you receive a decent amount of natural light when sitting at your desk and when anywhere in your office. You must also be able to control the amount of natural light in the office with the use of blinds or shades. Apart from natural light, electric light can have a major effect. Harsh overhead lighting that can cause headaches, eyestrain and fatigue can be reduced by simply adding filters or introducing lower indirect lighting. Eyestrain and headaches can come about as a result of the glare you get on your monitor screen. Implementing such lighting and shading will enable you to reduce these ailments.

The noise you are subjected to and the amount of privacy you have can play a very important role in how much you enjoy your day and how effectively you work. Ideally, if your office is open plan there needs to be somewhere you can go to have privacy, be it a separate office or meeting room. Noise can become very stressful as it causes distraction, if it's possible, have acoustical panels fitted to absorb the noise.

Remember, the way you work and the conditions in which you work will definitely affect your effectiveness and efficiency as an employee. Ensuring you are able to control your stress, both physical and psychological, have a balanced daily diet, the ability to rest and recharge your batteries and work in a well planned office environment are major factors in your working life. Approaching the subject matters we have discussed these past four weeks with the wrong attitude and lack of understanding will have its consequences. A little thought in to how you operate as an individual will of course reap rewards for your employer, but most importantly you will be the one leading a happier, healthier working and social life.

Worksheet #6 Ergonomics Checklist

Company Name ___________________ Job title ____________Brief Job Description _____________________________________________________________WORK STATION● Is there sufficient space for tasks and for the required equipment? ● ______● Is your body supported sufficiently most of the time? _____● Is the floor stable and not slippery?● Is the height of the work surface adjustable? _____● Can you maintain a comfortable posture most of the time? _____● Are you standing or sitting for long periods of time? ______● Can you avoid working with your arms raised above your ● shoulders? _____SEATING

● Is your chair stable and rotatable? _____● In a normal working posture is your back fully supported? _____● Can the height and backrest be adjusted easily? _____● Can the chair be moved without difficulty? _____

ENVIRONMENT● Is the air temperature within normal levels? _____● Is there a continuous supply of fresh air? _____● Are humidity levels acceptable? _____● Is noise kept to a minimum? _____● Are extremes in lighting avoided? ______● Are waste materials disposed of properly? _____

MACHINERY/TOOLS● Does the equipment operate smoothly? ________● Does the equipment have sufficient safety guards? ________● Does the equipment operate within reasonable noise limits? _____● Do the tools have a quality handgrip? _____● Can you avoid vibration in your hands, arms, and body while ● working? ____● Can you avoid using a twisting motion of the wrist? _____● Are displays legible? _____● Are controls within easy reach? ______

WORKSHEET # 7

HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSQUESTIONS

1. What is a health and safety management system?

2. What are the key elements of a health and safety management system, as outlined by the AHRE Partnership program?

3. Identify the major categories of workplace hazards.

4. What are the employer’s requirements for hazard assessment, as defined by the OHS Code?

WORKSHEET #8 Safety Survey

You have the right to a safe workplace. Do this survey when starting a job.This is a practice safety survey. Please fill out the survey based on either

a. Your current part time job ORb. Interview a parent or other adult about their job

Job Chosen ___________________

1. What type of business is it?Office ___ Trades ___ Retail ____ Other ___

If Trades, what trade is it? ________________

2. How many full time employees work in the business? _____

3. Do they have a Health and Safety Committee ?_______

4. Which employee represents the workers on this committee? __________

5. Is there a written copy of the workplace health and safety policy? _______

6. Do they have a written emergency procedure? ___________

7. Did anyone explain the emergency procedure to you before you asked? ______

8. How often do they hold emergency drills? _________

9. Are you required to wear any personal protective equipment? ___________

10. _____If yes, what equipment do you wear?

___________________________________

11. Do you work in any confined spaces? ________________

12. Do you work at heights? ______________

13. Did you receive any health and safety training the first day on the job?

14. Who did this training? _________________

15. Do you do any lifting as part of your job? ________________

16. Were you trained how to lift something properly?____________

17. List all of the equipment and machinery that you work with.

18. What are the major hazards of your job?

_____________________________________________________

19. What were you told to do if you see a hazard in the workplace?

____________________________________________________

20. What health and safety information is posted in the workplace? ___________________________________________________

21. Whom do you tell if you get hurt on the job? ________________

22. Where are the first aid supplies kept?_______________

23. Do you have first aid training ?________________

24. On a scale of 1 to 10, rate the safety of your workplace

__________

WORKSHEET # 9PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS

QUESTIONS

1. Name three examples of psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

2. Name four examples of bullying behavior in the workplace.

3. List three work-related factors that may increase exposure to workplace violence.

4. List three signs of fatigue.

5. True or False? The effects of fatigue can be similar to the effects from alcohol consumption.

Computer Quiz Assessment SheetNAME____________________

QUIZ 1 X-Treme Safety I

QUIZ 2 X-Treme Safety II

QUIZ 3 Hazard Assessment Elimination and Control

QUIZ 4 MSI – Assessing Ergonomic Hazards

QUIZ 5 Preventing violence and Harassment in the Workplace

QUIZ 6 Working Alone Safe

QUIZ # MARK INITIAL

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2

3

4

5

6

TOTAL ________/10