workplace regulations. rules in the workplace rules and regulations exist to protect you
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Workplace Regulations
Rules in the WorkplaceRules and regulations exist to protect you
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2010• 51 workers/day are injured while lifting,
pushing or pulling• 43 workers/day receive bruises, fractures
or concussions when struck by equipment• 40 workers/day slipped, tripped or fell and
received sprains, fractures or paralysis• 12 workers/day were exposed to harmful
substances causing skin diseases or respiratory illnesses
• 10 workers/day have had part or all of their body crushed by equipment
• On average, one worker in Ontario dies every day from a workplace injury or illness.
• Injuries at work cost employers money:• ~$19,000/claim• Lost productivity• Lost revenue• Employee replacements due to
pain, suffering, family impacts
Workplace Safety Statistics
YOU HAVE RIGHTS –YOU NEED TO KNOW THEM.What do you think your rights are in the workplace?
Workplace Standards:
You Have the RIGHT:
• You are limited to 8 hours of work/day or 48 hours/week
• You should have 11 consecutive hours off work each day
• You should have 24 hours off work each week or 48 consecutive hour off in a 2 week period
• You should be paid a minimum wage of $9.60/hour (student) $10.25/hour (adult). If you work more than 44 hours/week you should be paid overtime of at least 1.5x your hourly rate
• You should be paid regularly, with a statement
• To come home from work every day, safe and sound
• To know about workplace hazards and what to do about them
• To Participate in solving workplace health and safety problems
• To refuse work you believe to be unsafe
• To report health and safety problems without the threat of losing your job.
EMPLOYERS:• Make sure workers know about hazards and dangers by providing information,
instruction and supervision on how to work safely.
• Make sure supervisors know what is required to protect workers’ health and safety on the job.
• Create workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Make sure everyone follows the law and the workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Make sure workers wear and use the right protective equipment.
• Do everything reasonable in the circumstances to protect workers from being hurt or getting a work-related illness.
Work is a PARTNERSHIP Between Employers and Employees
EMPLOYEES:• Follow the law and workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Wear and use the protective equipment required by their employer.
• Work and act in a way that won’t hurt themselves or anyone else.
• Report any hazards or injuries to their supervisor.
• Tell workers about hazards and dangers, and respond to their concerns.
SUPERVISORS:
• Show workers how to work safely, and make sure they follow the law and workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Make sure workers wear and use the right protective equipment.
• Do everything reasonable in the circumstances to protect workers from being hurt or getting a work-related illness.
Work is a PARTNERSHIP Between Employers and Employees
What Dangers Did You Spot?• Crowded work space• Grease on floor• Carrying large, heavy pot• Poor layout• Working tired• Broken harness• Explosive materials not inspected• Unsafe position on ladder• Single person using ladder
• No safety policy in place• Old faulty ladder• Driver not looking behind• Company breaking code• Unsafe condition not reported• Adequate training not provided• Work not completed safely by other
workers• Worker not using all safety
equipment
Harassment in the Workplace
What are your rights when it comes to harassment?
You have the RIGHT to work in a fair and equitable environment• Age• Ancestry, colour, race• Citizenship• Ethnic origin• Place of origin• Creed• Disability
• Family Status• Marital Status (including single)• Gender identity, gender expression• Receipt of public housing assistance • Record of employment offences• Sex (including pregnancy /
breastfeeding)• Sexual orientation
The Ontario Human Rights Code (1962) prohibits actions that discriminate against people based on…