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9 Cards in this Set
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Return to Work Program |
based on the philosophy that many employees can safely perform meaningful and safe work as part of their recovery process. - developed cooperatively with workers, their union (when applicable), the employer, the worker’s healthcare provider, and when required, the WCB. |
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functional capacity evaluation |
is set of tests, practices and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated to function in a variety of circumstances, most often employment, in an objective manner. |
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Three elements to WHMIS |
1. Cautionary labeling of controlled product 2. the provision of material safety data sheets (MSDS) 3. worker education and training programs (do not deal with specific actions required in hazardous situations but rather with the application of what is on the MSDS) |
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Information that MSDS must contain |
product information hazardous ingredients, physical data (boiling point), fire and explosion hazard, reactivity data, toxicological properties, preventitve and first aid measures and preparation information |
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Toicity |
the degree to which that substance can cause harm to biological tissue |
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"Formal Program" Requirements of Workplace Health and Safety Program |
- be in writing - identify, monitor, communicate, eliminate and control hazards - include a program review - identify required training - ensure proper discipline when safety standards are violated - include a process for accident investigation - include documentation steps |
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"Policy Statement" of Workplace Health and Safety Program |
- objects of the program - organization's basic health and safety phliosophy - who is accountable for occupational health and safety program - general responsibilities of all employees - requirement that health and safety not be sacrificed for expediency - action that will be taken when individuals do not fulfill their duties |
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"Program Elements" of Workplace Health and Safety Program |
- an outline of individual responsibility - terms of reference for a join occupational health and safety committee - employee orientation, training and promotion -outline of workplace inspection (and standards) - walk through surveys - how accidents will be investigated and reported - emergency and evacatuation responsibilities and procedures - medical and first aid responsibilities |
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Job Safety Analysis a.k.a. Job Hazard Analysis |
1. Select the job 2. Break down the job into a sequence of steps 3. Identify the hazards 4. Determine preventive measures |
