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About the Program
+ 5 Years Safety Group Program
2009 Registration
2009 Safety Group Meeting Dates
Member's Page
Young Workers
Safety Awareness
Things to Ask Your Employer
(taken from WSIB's Young Worker Awareness Program)
- What are the general safety rules for this job?
- What are the hazards in this job?
- What specific procedures do I have to follow to protect myself?
- Will I be using any hazardous chemicals?
- When will I get health & safety training for this job?
- Will I get WHMIS training?
- What Safety gear do I have to wear?
- What training will I receive on how to use it?
- What do I do in emergency situations such as a fire or chemical spill?
- Where are the fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and other emergency equipment located?
- If injured, what shoud I do? Who is the trained first aider in my work area?
- Is there a worker health & safety representataive, or joint health & safety committee? Who?
- Does the company have an occupational health & safety specialist in the workplace? Who?
Resolving Health & Safety Concerns
- If you have a question or concern on health & safety, talk to your supervisor
- If you are unconfortable with the answer, you can also talk to your worker health & safety representataive, health & safeety committee member, health & safety specialist or other experienced workers.
- If you believe your health & safety is in danger, you can exercise your right to refuse unsafe work.
EMPLOYERS:
- Up your standard for supervisors
- Passport to Safety can be part of a great safety orientation for workers
- Make it a requirement for new job applicants
YOUNG WORKERS:
- Give yourself an edge over the competition when you are applying for a job
- Show employers that you know safety on the job is necessary
- Learn about being safe on the job (which could save your life!)
- Access training programs applicable to your needs.
