Workplace Safety: Safety – Be Part of the team Grade 9 Health The purpose of this unit is to...
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Workplace Safety: Safety – Be Part of the team Grade 9 Health The purpose of this unit is to examine issues surrounding health and safety in the workplace. Brainstorm: What is workplace safety, and what are some of the effects of unsafe practices in the work force?
Workplace Safety: Safety – Be Part of the team Grade 9 Health The purpose of this unit is to examine issues surrounding health and safety in the workplace
Workplace Safety: Safety Be Part of the team Grade 9 Health The
purpose of this unit is to examine issues surrounding health and
safety in the workplace. Brainstorm: What is workplace safety, and
what are some of the effects of unsafe practices in the work
force?
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Workplace Safety Answer: Are all injuries at work or play
preventable? Do you know someone who has been injured at work or
play? How could the injury have been prevented? What are some
characteristics of a good team player? How does being a good team
player affect job safety?
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It Only Takes a second It Only Takes A Second Discuss: What is
the human and financial cost of workplace injuries and fatalities?
Why are young workers injured more frequently than older more
experienced workers?
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Complete Answer Booklet Complete fill in the blank answer
booklet. This completes Activity 1.
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Activity 2: Hazard Alert What were some of the hazards in the
It Only Takes a Second video? Do these hazards exist in all areas
of our lives? How do you recognize and evaluate these hazards?
Hazard: action or situation or substance that could injure, kill,
make sick, or affect mental health. Risk: probability or chance of
an accident or loss.
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Evaluating your environment for safety The following are items
that may be included in a health and safety inspection of a work
environment. Air quality building and structure fire prevention
Furniture emergency procedures first aid kits walking and work
areas personal protective equipment guards on all moving parts of
machines house keeping environmental conditions proper lifting in
all areas ladders and climbing devices eye wash stations
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Answers Gas Bar Attendant Food Service Worker Retail Clerk
Outdoor worker Robbery, abusive clients, toxic substances, late
nights Slippery floors, hot equipment, sharp objects Violent
crimes, lifting, stress Cold, heat, noise, eye, respiratory,
skin
Controlling a hazard There are three steps to controlling a
hazard: Recognition Evaluation Control Easy way to remember: Stop
Think Do
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Complete Booklet Workplace hazards Bloody Lucky What were some
of the recurring issues you noticed in the videos? Choose a video.
How would you fix the situation? Were all of the accidents
avoidable? How?
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Bloody Lucky
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High School Video Contest Students showcase their creativity
through videos demonstrating safe work practices. Watch the
following 3 student videos. It's your job to take proper safety
precautions Expect the Unexpected It's your job to know your job
Which video did you find the most effective? Why? What was the
lesson? What would you change to make it better. Brainstorm a video
you would do.
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Activity 3 Everyone is responsible for safety What if?
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Why are young workers at a greater risk of injury at work?
Worker inexperience Type of workWorker attitude Lack of preparation
Lack of confidence Lack of training and work experience Dangerous
jobs Pace of work Wont ask questions Feel invincible Distracted,
thinking of other things
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Pop Quiz What are the 4 types of hazards? Answers on next
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Answers Physical Chemical Biological Ergonomic (Health)
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Discuss Who is responsible for safety in the classroom? What
rights do students have? What responsibilities do students
have?
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Scenarios In groups, discuss the responsibilities of the worker
and employer in the scenario and record your findings. Remember:
safety of workers is everyones job.
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Responsibility for Safety Scenarios Employee
ResponsibilityEmployer Responsibility #1 report that it is unsafe
to block fire exit Clean up spills Wear rubber shoes Organize time
accordingly Follow safety rules and procedures #1 ensure fire exit
is clear for emergency access Ensure work area is safe and clean
Provide training Correct hazards Supervise workers #2 report unsafe
work conditions Do not put yourself at risk Follow safety rules and
procedures #2 repair or replace old ladder Properly train and
supervise workers and activities Inspect equipment regularly Ensure
workers report unsafe conditions
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Responsibility for Safety Scenarios #3 take stretch breaks
Report injuries Report ergonomic issues Follow safe procedures #3
ensure workstation is ergonomically correct for worker Record and
report worker injuries Ensure staff take regular breaks #4 wear PPE
Follow procedures Report headaches to supervisor #4 provide proper
breathing protection Ensure adequate air flow Report worker
injuries Provide training #5 ensure safe work procedures Ensure
work is conducted with proper fall protection Do not overextend
Report unsafe conditions #5 provide training Ensure workers are
supervised Ensure fall protection is worn Correct hazards promptly
Regularly inspect work area
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Responsibility for Safety Scenarios #6 follow safe procedures
for violence Do not argue Report situation Do not provoke angry
customer #6 ensure workers do not provoke customer Provide violence
training Ensure workers are treated with respect Ensure violence
regulations are followed #7 do not wear protective gloves if there
are holes Report unsafe conditions Follow safety rules and
procedures #7 correct hazards Ensure procedures are followed Ensure
workers do not take risks #8 ask for noise assessment Wear hearing
protection Follow procedures #8 reduce noise exposure Establish
hearing conservation program to all affected workers Ensure hearing
protection is worn
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Responsibility for Safety Scenarios #9 ask for assistance Do
not operate equipment without training Follow safe procedures #9
provide training Ensure equipment is operated safely Provide
assistance Ensure proper training and supervision #10ask for bins
that can be carried properly Follow safe procedures Ask for
assistance #10 provide safe bins Ensure safe procedures are
followed Correct hazards Provide training
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Activity 4 Are You in Danger - video
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Are You In Danger Answers 1) Less experience, tend to rush,
lack of training, less responsible, wont ask questions, cant
recognize hazards. 2) 3 legal rights 1) right to know 2) right to
participate 3) right to refuse dangerous work 3) Take precautions,
training, provide safe working environment, supervision, comply
with Occupational Health and Safety, maintain equipment 4) Take
precautions, comply with Occupational Health and Safety, ask for
training, follow rules, report injuries and unsafe conditions, wear
safety equipment
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Are You In Danger Answers 5) Identify hazards, avoid injury,
stay safe 6) supervisor, health and safety, coworkers, friends,
family, employer Part 2 1) What kind of job? 2) What training will
I receive? 3) How fast have staff been turning over? 4) What kind
of equipment, chemicals, and materials will be used? 5) What kind
of supervision?
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All Employees Have Responsibilities on the Job - Follow rules
and regulations - Ask for training you need to do the job safely -
Report all injuries and unsafe working conditions - Wear proper
protective equipment - Do the job safely
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Are you in danger Top 10 Health and Safety Pics Workplace
Quizzes
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Activity 5 Dying to Work video Complete video response sheet
Complete Make the Job Safer scenarios Lost Youth Video and
Questions Background Test: review and write.
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Lost Youth Discussion Discussion starters What are some of the
reasons Michael, Jennifer, John, and Nick were injured at work?
What safety messages/issues were conveyed in the video? What role
does the employer play in keeping workers safe at work? What role
does the worker play in keeping himself or herself safe at work?
What can parents do to help keep their kids safe at work? What are
some of the potential hazards at your place of work? What
strategies could you use to keep yourself safe at work?
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Lost Youth Questions 1) List 3 rights of all workers. 2) Why do
you think it takes an accident to change how things are done in the
workplace? 3) Why do young workers feel the need to prove
themselves? 4) What are some issues with training? 5) How could
each accident have been prevented? 6) What are some things you
would have to change if you were injured? What would you have to
give up or learn differently?
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Poster Project Task: Create a safety poster for the workplace.
Poster should be neat and attractive, present an important safety
message, and be easy to understand. Needs to be colored, but you
will not be marked on artistic ability. Should incorporate things
you have learned in this unit. i.e. hazards, rights,
responsibilities, etc. Should try to be creative and original.
Marked out of 20. Rubric See following for examples:
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Test Review Know the following: Three rights of all workers
What is the Workers Compensation Board (WCB)? What is Occupational
Health and Safety (OH&S)? And what does it do? Who can you talk
to about health and safety on the job? What is personal protective
equipment (PPE) and some examples?
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Test Review What are some responsibilities an employee has with
regard to on the job health and safety? Who has the responsibility
for providing training? When should you practice the right to
refuse? WCB believes what % of accidents can be prevented? What is
the series of symbols used to identify workplace hazards? What is
an accident? What are some responsibilities of the employer under
OH&S?
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Test Review Name the four types of hazards and give an example
of each. What are some examples of health and safety information a
new employee should receive? What are some unsafe acts or
conditions that may cause a slip, trip, or fall? There will be 10
true and false questions. You will complete a case study, breakdown
equipment and materials, rules and procedures, PPE, and speaking
up.
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Ask yourself three questions.
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How could I get hurt at work? All workers have the right to
know. Your rights are outlined in the provincial Occupational
Health and Safety legislation. Go to www.wcb.pe.ca for this
information. www.wcb.pe.ca
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How could I get hurt at work? Your employer has a
responsibility for your safety by: Providing training Pointing out
hazards Developing safe work procedures Ensuring that you are
trained to use and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as
required by the task Providing proper supervision
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How could I get hurt at work? You have a role to play in
staying safe by: Learning to recognize hazards Looking for hazards
everywhere Thinking of all four hazard categories Physical Chemical
Biological Ergonomic Reporting hazards to a supervisor
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Do I have a say in my workplace safety? All workers have the
right to participate. Your rights are outlined in the Occupational
Health and Safety legislation of your province. Go to www.wcb.pe.ca
for this information.www.wcb.pe.ca
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When do I say, no! ? All workers have the right to refuse
unsafe work. Your rights are outlined in the Occupational Health
and Safety legislation of your province. Go to www.wcb.pe.ca for
this information.www.wcb.pe.ca
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When do I say, no! ? To refuse unsafe work: Step 1 - Talk with
your supervisor Step 2 (If that doesnt work) Talk with your Health
and Safety Representative or someone on the Joint Health and Safety
Committee Step 3 (If that doesnt work either) - Call the OHS
Division