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CSA General Points 1. When was it organized and why? 2. Who controls CSA? Is it a profit or non profit organization? 3. How does membership work? 4. How do they make money? (3 Ways) |
1. 1919 because of the Aftev Halifax Explosion 2. The CSA is non profit so it is not controlled by businesses or government, rather it is controlled by its members. 3. Membership is voluntary. 4. Membership fees, Sale of standards, Certification |
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What does the CSA do? List 3 areas where they do this. |
CSA promotes the establishment of uniform nationwide standards for: Products: eg) bricks, lightbulbs, spark plugs Process: Manufacturing Procedure: Drating, Storage, Handling, Maintenance. |
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Are CSA standards law? |
No, however many CSA standards have been adopted into law. |
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What are the 3 divisions of CSA? |
1. Standards Division 2. Certification Division 3. Miscellaneous Division |
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What does the standards division of CSA do? How many committees and volunteers are there and how many fields do they write standards for? How many standards have been set? |
Sets standards by organizing committee of volunteers who write standards for about 35 major fields eg) healthcare, sports wear, etc.
There are 1000 committees with over 8000 volunteers who write standards for over 35 major fields. About 1400 standards have been set.
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Who can request standards changes? |
Anyone can request that a standard be prepared or changed. The request is reviewed by the committee before action is taken. |
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What does the certification division of the CSA do? 3 Main Points |
1. Testing; samples are evaluated according to standards 2. Inspecting; plant inspections are carried out to ensure that a plant is capable of constantly producing product in accordance with the standards, and that the product complies with standards as well. 3. Certification; Licenses are issued to give the right to use the CSA mark of approval. |
Certification process... |
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What do the miscellaneous division standards ensure aside from safety? 3 points. What specialized divisions have been set up? |
Specialized division examples are the Canadian welding bureau and the Canadian Lumber Standards Division. The standards ensure: 1. Interchangeability of components such as bolts, nuts, bricks etc. 2. Consistency for example surface finish, shape etc. 3. Reliability in that it performs the required function. |
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What is the NBC? Is it law? Why would additions be required to the NBC? |
NBC is the National Building Code. It is law in Alberta under the Alberta Uniform Building Standards Act. It is not law nation wide. Additions were required by the Alberta Building Regulations due to climate, industrial activities, and new technology in Alberta. |
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What does the CSA stand for? |
Canadian Standards Association |
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What does OHSR stand for? What do they do? |
Occupational Heath and Safety Regulations. The regulations cover many aspects of a workers job related activities, including safety. |
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What responsibilities does the employer have under the OHSR? List 4. |
1. Every employer shall ensure the health and safety of workers and anyone present on site. 2. Work methods, procedures, equipment, workers insurance. 3. Circumstances; Haste, Shortcuts, Regulations 4. Environment; Heat, Toxicity etc. |
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What responsibilities does the employee have under the OHSR? List 2. |
1. Every employee shall take reasonable care to protect themselves and their co workers. 2. Every employee shall cooperate with their employer. |
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What responsibility does the Supplier have under the OHSR?
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Every supplier shall ensure that tools, etc. are in safe operating condition and comply with standards. |
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What responsibility do People have under the OHSR?
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People responsible for work shall ensure that every worker complies with the regulations. |
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What is a Standard? |
Quantifiable,specific requirements set by a collective industry to enable communicationbetween multiple platforms (interfacing)
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What is a Code? |
derived fromstandards, codes are how things are conducted and demonstrate how to use theindustry set standards.
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What is a Regulation? |
Codes that have been adapted into law. Regulations must be followed while codes are merely a recommendation.
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What are the roles of the employer under the OHSR for the Hazard Assessment, Elimination and Control Section? 6 Main points. |
1. Assess worksite to identify hazards before work begins
2. Prepare accurate reports of hazard assessment and the methods used to control or eliminate it 3. Repeat hazard assessments 4. Eliminate hazards using engineering controls, if not, administrative control 5. Must ensure PPEis used by workers affected by hazards (or combo of all three above) 6. In an emergency, only the minimum required,necessary number of workers should deal with the emergency 7. Prime contractor must inform employer of any hazards that may affect their employees |
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What are the roles of the employee under the OHSR for the Hazard Assessment, Elimination and Control Section? 2 Main points.
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1. Must be involved in the control/elimination of hazards identified 2. Informed of how hazards identified are eliminated/controlled |
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What are the roles of the employer under the OHSR for the Confined Spaces Section? 8 Main points.
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1. Must have written code of practice
2. Frequency of inspections and tests necessary 3. Perform the inspections and tests specified 4. Specify PPE to perform workPPE, operations for emergency rescue 5. Keep records of training 6. Establish entry permit system: who, where, when,what, why, how 7. Ensure lifeline Continuously monitor environment 8. Identify what potential hazards might be in the confined space |
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What are the roles of the employee under the OHSR for the Confined Spaces Section? 3 Main points.
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1. Must comply with the written code of practice 2. Must not enter without valid work permit
3. PPE |
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How much oxygen is required in confined spaces? |
19.5-23% by Volume |
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What are the roles of the employer under the OHSR for the Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Device (2000kg) ? 3 Main points.
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- Ensure that all lifting devices are fit and safe foruse as a lifting device, certified by a P. Eng - - All parts of device are part of the particularmake/model
- Lifting device has a plate or weatherproof label –show rated capacity, manufacturers name, model serial number - Load chartLog books for device characteristics (years inservice, make, model, repairs done etc.) and who operated, ready for inspectionif necessary |
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What are the roles of the employee under the OHSR for the Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Device (2000kg) ? 3 Main points.
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- Must only operate if competent
- Must demonstrate competency if required - Only operate devices if authorized |
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What are the roles of the employer under the OHSR for the Lifting/Handling of loads? 2 Main points.
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- Provide appropriate equipment for lifting, lowering,pushing, pulling, carrying, handling or transporting heavy or awkward loads
- For healthcare facilities, develop and implementa safe patient/client/resident handling program |
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What are the roles of the employee under the OHSR for the Lifting/Handling of loads? 1 Main points.
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Use appropriate equipment
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Fill in the blanks Predictable and Preventable Deaths - In 2008, __ occupational fatalities each day of the year - Work place deaths have been rising for the last two decades (_ deaths per work day, 2.78deaths per day) – does not count ____, _____ related incidents. - Canada is the _____ worst developed country for workplace fatalities (6.1 deaths/100000 workers) - In Canada, Alberta is _____ worst – ___ deaths per 100 000 workers. (Onlypreceded by the territories, NFL and BC) -__________ people get injured in the workplace per year |
- 3 - 5; rural, farmland related incidents - fifth - 4th; 8 - 1,000,000 |
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Fill in the Blanks (worksafe article) - Under the age of ___, more than ____ hurt in the first 6 months___ happen in the first month - Part of the brain involved with ____ have yet to mature |
- Young; new hires - 25; 50%; 20% - Making sound judgments and controlling emotions |
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Worksafe Article (fill in blanks) WCB paid $7.67billion in benefit payments What does WCB stand for? |
$7.67 billionIt stands for Workers Compensation Board
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Name three ways that workers working alone could provide an effective communication system. |
(a) radio communication,(b) landline or cellular telephone communication, or(c) some other effective means of electronic communication
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What could the employer/employee do if electronic communication is not available? |
(a) the employer or designate visits the worker, or(b) the worker contacts the employer or designate at intervalsappropriate to the nature of the hazard associated with the worker’swork.
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