Employer and supervisor. Joint Health & Safety Committee - Ministry of Labour

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2 We need You! Safety is a team effort and requires everyone getting involved. BLUE S Health and Safety Committee October 6, 2015 H&S Committee Meeting Employer and supervisor Joint Health & Safety Committee - Ministry of Labour

3 In Ontario Safety is regulated by the Act The Occupational Health & Safety Act governs Health and Safety in the workplace Sets out the minimum requirements for workplaces in Ontario Designed to protect workers Enforced by the Ministry of Labour Outlines everyone s roles and responsibilities

workplace healthy and safe Report Hazards, attend H&S meetings Refuse

4 Employee s have the right to: Know about all the hazards in your workplace WHMIS-your right to know Participate in keeping the workplace healthy and safe Report Hazards, attend H&S meetings Refuse work that you believe may be harmful to yourself or others Must report to supervisor

5 Employee s are responsible to: Always work safe! follow resort and departmental policy s and procedures Report unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately Properly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment Think before you act! -refrain from doing things at work that would endanger yourself or others no horseplay

6 Employer s are responsible to: Provide PPE and equipment Let employees know the hazards and train them to work safe! Supervise and enforce safety rules *Take every reasonable precaution to protect an employee s health & safety

7 What do you do if you get hurt at work? Get first aid Report it immediately to your supervisor/manager If you see a doctor, get a WSIB package from your supervisor Return to your next scheduled shift to discuss assistance you may need What is WSIB? All paid employees in Ontario are covered by Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB)

Early & Safe Return to Work Program (RTW) WSIB, sets the rules for Employers and Injured Employees and helps facilitates recovery and return to normal activities Return to next

8 Early & Safe Return to Work Program (RTW) WSIB, sets the rules for Employers and Injured Employees and helps facilitates recovery and return to normal activities Return to next scheduled shift to discuss your Healthcare Modified work is provided to any employee unable to perform full duties following a work-related injury It takes Cooperation! -from everyone

Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards About 20 per cent of

9 Slip, Trip and Fall Hazards About 20 per cent of workplace claims for lost-time injuries were due to slips, trips and falls. Prevention is everyone s duty! 1. Remove the hazard 2. If you can t remove the hazard, put in controls (guards, procedures) 3. If the hazard is still there, personal protection equipment (PPE)

10 Slippery surfaces (icy/slippery especially in ski boots) Out of control guests on ski hill Changes in walkway levels and slopes Poor lighting On hill hazards (snow making, bare spots) Skiing/boarding back to pro room at end of day Common winter outdoor hazards around Blue. Walk like a Penguin!

Changes in walkway levels and slopes Unsecured mats Poor lighting Debris and

11 Common winter indoor hazards around Blue. Slippery surfaces spills (grease or oil) Melting snow from outdoor footwear Changes in walkway levels and slopes Unsecured mats Poor lighting Debris and items stored in walkways Cables and cords not secured properly Smoke, steam or dust obscuring view Unsuitable footwear

12 Cold Weather Injury Prevention Be prepared, plan ahead for the weather conditions! Check the weather forecast before you head outside, for work, fun or travelling.

Cold Weather Injury Prevention Dress for the weather! Dress to keep you warm and dry. Wet clothes increase heat loss. The best clothing has good ventilation so that moisture can escape.

13 Cold Weather Injury Prevention Dress for the weather! Dress to keep you warm and dry. Wet clothes increase heat loss. The best clothing has good ventilation so that moisture can escape. Dress in layers. Wear a liner if you wear a helmet. Keep clothes dry (bring dry spares). Wear water resistant boots. Wear synthetic fabrics such as polypropylene next to the skin. Wear outer windproof layer. Avoid tight-fitting footwear. Wear mitts with liners if possible. Change socks frequently.

14 Cold Weather Injury Prevention Get Out Of The Cold Allow rest and warm-up breaks. Use warming devices, if available (hot shots). Try to schedule work for the warmest part of the day. Work in pairs when possible (buddy system) to help workers recognize danger signs. Work inside or a sheltered area, when possible. Work with your back to the wind.

15 Cold Weather Injury Prevention Keep Healthy Stay in good physical shape Use moisturizing lotions and lip balm Stay active to produce more heat Eat warm, high-calorie foods such as hot pasta and soups Drink warm, sweet beverages (i.e. hot chocolate or sports drinks); the sugar helps the body generate additional heat Avoid dehydration. Drink plenty of water Avoid caffeine and tobacco Keep extremities dry.

16 Canada adopts the Global Harmonized System Almost

Why WHMIS 2015? Canada s WHMIS standard came into effect in 1988.

17 Why WHMIS 2015? Canada s WHMIS standard came into effect in Since then, our trade with countries that don t have systems like WHMIS has increased, and new products (and hazards) have been introduced. In 1992, the United Nations created an international system for classifying and identifying workplace chemical hazards in a consistent way. This system came to be known as the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, or GHS.

18 Key changes from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 include the following: Hazard classification criteria is more comprehensive. New hazard classes Pictograms replace Symbols Supplier labels have a few new requirements MSDS replaced by SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) *Employers must train employees to both systems, WHMIS 1988 will be phased out by December 1, 2018.

The way that hazardous products are classified has changed in WHMIS 2015.

19 The way that hazardous products are classified has changed in WHMIS Hazardous products are now divided into two hazard groups: Physical hazards, based on the physical or chemical properties (flammability, reactivity, or corrosively to metals) Health hazards, the ability of the product to cause a health effect ( Eye irritation, Respiratory distress)

20 WHMIS 1988 WHMIS 2015

21 What s new? Pictograms show the type of hazard at a glance. There are 10 pictograms vrs 8 Most pictograms have a red, diamond-shaped border New symbols Exploding bomb, Exclamation mark and Health Hazard Environment Not adopted by WHMIS 2015 may be found on labels and SDS s What s Changed? Materials causing other toxic effects Dangerously reactive material hazard symbols, have been retired. Biohazardous infectious materials -has been retained in WHMIS 2015 to maintain worker protection.

Exclamation mark: irritation (skin or eyes), skin sensitization, acute toxicity (harmful), specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), hazardous to the ozone layer.

22 Exclamation mark: irritation (skin or eyes), skin sensitization, acute toxicity (harmful), specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), hazardous to the ozone layer. Exploding bomb: explosive, self-reactive, organic peroxide May cause serious health effects (Respiratory, skin sensitization, reproductive toxicity) Environment: hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute or long term)

23 Labels: Supplier and Workplace New-information that must appear on a substance s label, such as the chemical s identity, hazard statement, signal word and pictogram. It also suggests precautionary statements that may, but aren t required to, appear on a label. Two signal words used: Danger or Warning. Danger is used for high-risk hazards, Warning is used for less-severe hazards. *A signal word is a prompt that alerts you about the degree or level of hazard of the product

24 WHMIS 2015: SDS (Safety Data Sheets) have 16 sections and better organized and clearer to read. The SDS must also list the sections in a specified order, use the words Danger or Warning, post or describe hazard symbols, and include hazard statements. WHMIS 1988 MSDS have 9 sections, no set order and not well organized often hard to read.

Potential WHMIS Threats To You Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants.

25 Potential WHMIS Threats To You Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. Diluted product can be flushed to sanitary sewer. Discard empty container in trash. No special measures required. Treat symptomatically. Get medical attention if symptoms occur

INTRODUCTION TO WHMIS

INTRODUCTION TO WHMIS WHMIS 2015 WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES 1. Define WHMIS and GHS 2. Describe the important hazard groups 3. Identify and describe the nine pictograms 4. Identify WHMIS supplier labels and elements of a workplace