Question 1

All Canadian OH&S legislation includes which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

A) Act, powers of enforcement, right to refuse, protection from reprisals, duties/responsibilities 
B) Act, regulations, guidelines, standards/codes 
C) Act, stakeholder enforcement, duties/responsibilities 
D) Act, right for referral, protection from reprisals, standards/codes 
A) Act, powers of enforcement, right to refuse, protection from reprisals, duties/responsibilities 
B) Act, regulations, guidelines, standards/codes 
C) Act, stakeholder enforcement, duties/responsibilities 
D) Act, right for referral, protection from reprisals, standards/codes

Question 2

In OH&S terminology,which of the following is a person or company that oversees the construction of a project and is ultimately responsible for the health and safety of all workers?

Accepted Answer

A) foreman 
B) constructor 
C) inspector 
D) supervisor 
A) foreman 
B) constructor 
C) inspector 
D) supervisor

Question 3

Describe CSA standard Z1000-14,then explain how it differs from a regulation and what is unique about it compared to other CSA standards.

Accepted Answer

CSA Z100-14:Occupational Health and Safe

Question 4

In Canada,there are some limitations on the right to refuse unsafe work.What are the two essential limiting conditions on the right to refuse? Provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Workers have the right to refuse unsafe

Question 5

Edwin is the owner of a chain of autobody shops in New Brunswick.He has been charged with criminal negligence causing death following a fatal incident at one of his shops.These charges have been laid under which of the following pieces of legislation?

Accepted Answer

A) the Criminal Code of Canada 
B) the federal OH&S Act 
C) the New Brunswick OH&S Act 
D) the New Brunswick Crimes Act 
A) the Criminal Code of Canada 
B) the federal OH&S Act 
C) the New Brunswick OH&S Act 
D) the New Brunswick Crimes Act

Question 6

What is the PRIMARY function of the joint health and safety committee?

Accepted Answer

A) to communicate with the Ministry of Labour 
B) to provide a nonadversarial opportunity for labour and management to work together to create a safer workplace 
C) to conduct OH&S meetings 
D) to ensure that safety messages are communicated 
A) to communicate with the Ministry of Labour 
B) to provide a nonadversarial opportunity for labour and management to work together to create a safer workplace 
C) to conduct OH&S meetings 
D) to ensure that safety messages are communicated

Question 7

An employee expressed her concerns to her supervisor that the scaffolding she was working on for a painting job had several loose bolts.She was concerned for her safety and requested the supervisor's permission to stop working immediately.However,the supervisor insisted that she continue working.What employee right did the supervisor's behaviour violate?

Accepted Answer

A) the employee's right to refuse unsafe work 
B) the employee's right to report unsafe conditions 
C) the employee's right to participate in health and safety programs 
D) the employee's right to a safe workplace 
A) the employee's right to refuse unsafe work 
B) the employee's right to report unsafe conditions 
C) the employee's right to participate in health and safety programs 
D) the employee's right to a safe workplace

Question 8

The Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of the Environment may be called in to investigate the same incident involving release of a controlled substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is a duty described under OH&S legislation to be undertaken because of a health and safety regulation?

Accepted Answer

A) mandated duty 
B) general duty 
C) prescribed duty 
D) safety duty 
A) mandated duty 
B) general duty 
C) prescribed duty 
D) safety duty

Question 10

Which of the following is a criticism that has been directed toward the Bill C-45 (Westray)legislation regarding corporate liability of OH&S?

Accepted Answer

A) its use is highly varied across the country 
B) it is being used in place of OH&S legislation 
C) the law lacks "teeth" in practice 
D) there are too many charges being laid under the legislation 
A) its use is highly varied across the country 
B) it is being used in place of OH&S legislation 
C) the law lacks "teeth" in practice 
D) there are too many charges being laid under the legislation

Question 11

Charges of criminal negligence can be laid under the federal OH&S Act in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is a primary duty that is directly articulated in an OH&S Act?

Accepted Answer

A) mandated duty 
B) general duty 
C) prescribed duty 
D) safety duty 
A) mandated duty 
B) general duty 
C) prescribed duty 
D) safety duty

Question 13

Complying with standards,such as CSA Z1000-14,may help organizations demonstrate due diligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

MERS-coV is a new coronavirus that emerged in late 2012/early 2013; it has severe respiratory symptoms and can cause death in humans,similar to but not the same as the SARS virus.The virus seems to be concentrated in the Middle East,hence the acronym.You are the HR Director of a large international airline with flights to many destinations.A few of your flight attendants have refused to work on flights involving Middle East destinations,citing unsafe work conditions due to the closed circulatory air system of an airplane,which they believe increases the chance of getting the virus and becoming ill.They have asked to be given alternate assignments.What would you do?

Accepted Answer

The employees have taken the right step

Question 15

What is an OH&S Act? How does an Act differ from 
a)OH&S regulations and 
b)OH&S guidelines/policies?

Accepted Answer

An OH&S Act is a federal,provincial,or t

Question 16

D'Mari is a construction site supervisor on major commercial buildings.Part of his job is to follow provincial fire safety regulations.This is best described as which type of duty?

Accepted Answer

A) mandated 
B) general 
C) safety 
D) prescribed 
A) mandated 
B) general 
C) safety 
D) prescribed

Question 17

In which circumstances does a ministry inspector/officer get involved in a work refusal situation?

Accepted Answer

A) when a worker identifies an unsafe work situation 
B) when a worker refuses to return to work after a full internal investigation has deemed there is no danger 
C) when a worker is told by the certified worker that he or she is endangered 
D) when a number of workers refuse to work 
A) when a worker identifies an unsafe work situation 
B) when a worker refuses to return to work after a full internal investigation has deemed there is no danger 
C) when a worker is told by the certified worker that he or she is endangered 
D) when a number of workers refuse to work

Question 18

Which of the following systems for the classification and labelling of chemicals is being adopted by countries around the world?

Accepted Answer

A) OHSA 
B) ISO 
C) CSA 
D) GHS 
A) OHSA 
B) ISO 
C) CSA 
D) GHS

Question 19

What is the most commonly found provincial requirement regarding which workplaces require a Joint Health and Safety Committee?

Accepted Answer

A) workplaces with 10 or more employees 
B) workplaces with 15 or more employees 
C) workplaces with 20 or more employees 
D) workplaces with 25 or more employees 
A) workplaces with 10 or more employees 
B) workplaces with 15 or more employees 
C) workplaces with 20 or more employees 
D) workplaces with 25 or more employees

Question 20

Which of the following provides guidelines for the presentation of information on chemical hazards in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

A) the Chemical Recognition and Information System 
B) the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 
C) the Workers' Compensation Act 
D) the Dangerous Goods Act 
A) the Chemical Recognition and Information System 
B) the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 
C) the Workers' Compensation Act 
D) the Dangerous Goods Act

All Canadian OH&S legislation includes which of the following elements?

In OH&S terminology,which of the following is a person or company that oversees the construction of a project and is ultimately responsible for the health and safety of all workers?

Describe CSA standard Z1000-14,then explain how it differs from a regulation and what is unique about it compared to other CSA standards.

In Canada,there are some limitations on the right to refuse unsafe work.What are the two essential limiting conditions on the right to refuse? Provide an example of each.

Edwin is the owner of a chain of autobody shops in New Brunswick.He has been charged with criminal negligence causing death following a fatal incident at one of his shops.These charges have been laid under which of the following pieces of legislation?

What is the PRIMARY function of the joint health and safety committee?

The Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of the Environment may be called in to investigate the same incident involving release of a controlled substance.

Which of the following is a duty described under OH&S legislation to be undertaken because of a health and safety regulation?

Which of the following is a criticism that has been directed toward the Bill C-45 (Westray)legislation regarding corporate liability of OH&S?

Charges of criminal negligence can be laid under the federal OH&S Act in Canada.

Which of the following is a primary duty that is directly articulated in an OH&S Act?

Complying with standards,such as CSA Z1000-14,may help organizations demonstrate due diligence.

What is an OH&S Act? How does an Act differ from a)OH&S regulations and b)OH&S guidelines/policies?

D'Mari is a construction site supervisor on major commercial buildings.Part of his job is to follow provincial fire safety regulations.This is best described as which type of duty?

In which circumstances does a ministry inspector/officer get involved in a work refusal situation?

Which of the following systems for the classification and labelling of chemicals is being adopted by countries around the world?

What is the most commonly found provincial requirement regarding which workplaces require a Joint Health and Safety Committee?

Which of the following provides guidelines for the presentation of information on chemical hazards in the workplace?

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

All Canadian OH&S legislation includes which of the following elements?

In OH&S terminology,which of the following is a person or company that oversees the construction of a project and is ultimately responsible for the health and safety of all workers?

Describe CSA standard Z1000-14,then explain how it differs from a regulation and what is unique about it compared to other CSA standards.

In Canada,there are some limitations on the right to refuse unsafe work.What are the two essential limiting conditions on the right to refuse? Provide an example of each.

Edwin is the owner of a chain of autobody shops in New Brunswick.He has been charged with criminal negligence causing death following a fatal incident at one of his shops.These charges have been laid under which of the following pieces of legislation?

What is the PRIMARY function of the joint health and safety committee?

The Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of the Environment may be called in to investigate the same incident involving release of a controlled substance.

Which of the following is a duty described under OH&S legislation to be undertaken because of a health and safety regulation?

Which of the following is a criticism that has been directed toward the Bill C-45 (Westray)legislation regarding corporate liability of OH&S?

Charges of criminal negligence can be laid under the federal OH&S Act in Canada.

Which of the following is a primary duty that is directly articulated in an OH&S Act?

Complying with standards,such as CSA Z1000-14,may help organizations demonstrate due diligence.

What is an OH&S Act? How does an Act differ from a)OH&S regulations and b)OH&S guidelines/policies?

D'Mari is a construction site supervisor on major commercial buildings.Part of his job is to follow provincial fire safety regulations.This is best described as which type of duty?

In which circumstances does a ministry inspector/officer get involved in a work refusal situation?

Which of the following systems for the classification and labelling of chemicals is being adopted by countries around the world?

What is the most commonly found provincial requirement regarding which workplaces require a Joint Health and Safety Committee?

Which of the following provides guidelines for the presentation of information on chemical hazards in the workplace?

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