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WHMIS legislation applies to which type of workplace hazards?

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

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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?

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

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

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

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?

Which of the following is NOT an employer general duty?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

Regulations are more specific than guidelines when describing rules.

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.

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

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?

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?