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Workers compensation legislation
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Encourages prevention of accidentsnEstablishes provincially-run programsnMedical carenRehabilitation servicesnWage loss recoverynDisability awards in case of injury &Income continuationnFuneral benefits for dependents
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Health and safety legislation
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nHealth and safety laws
nWorker’s compensation laws
n“need-to-know” legislation regarding hazardous situations or products
nEmployee rights
nRight to know
nRight to participate
nRight to refuse
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WHMIS
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nRequires all organizations to provide employees with the information about the material they work with
nAims to prevent a workplace incident
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nEssential element of MSDS:
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nProduct information
nHazardous ingredients
nPhysical data( boiling point etc.)
nFire & explosion hazrad
nReactivity data
nToxicological properties
nPreventive and first aid measures and preparation information
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Class A: Compressed Gas
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This class includes compressed gases,dissolved gases and gases liquified by compression or refrigeration
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Class B:Flammable and Combustible Material
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Solids,liquids and gases capable of catching fire or exploding in the presence of a source of ignition
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Class C:Oxidizing Material
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Materials which provide oxygen or similar substances and which increase the risk of fire if they come into contact with flammable or combustible materials.
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Class D: Division 1Poisonous & Infectious Materials
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Materials Causing immediate and serious toxic effects.This division covers materials which can cause the death of a person exposed to small amounts.
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Class D: Division 2
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Materials causing other toxic effects.This division covers materials which cause immediate eye or skin irritation as well as those which can cause long-term effects in a person repeatedly exposed to small amounts.
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Class D: Division 3
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Bio hazardous infectious material.This division applies to materials which contain harmful microorganisms.
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Class E:Corrosive Material
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Acid or caustic materials which can destroy the skin or eat through metals.
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Class F: Dangerously Reactive Material
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Products which can undergo dangerous reaction if subjected to heat,pressure,shock or allowed to contact water.
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Toxicity
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Toxicity of a substance is the degree to which that substance can cause harm to biological tissue
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Emergency Procedures
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nSix Key elements
1.Compile a list of potential hazards (fires, explosions, floods)
2.Identify major consequences (casualties, damage)
3.Determine counter measures ( evacuation, rescue, firefighting)
4.Resources needed (medical supplies, rescue equipment, training personnel)
5.Establish emergency organization and procedures
6.Communication and training and periodic drills to ensure performance
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Legal Liability and Due Diligence
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Every employer shall inform the board/authority immediately of the occurrence of any accident which:
(a) resulted in serious injury to or the death of a worker, or
(b) involved a major structural failure or collapse of a building, bridge, tower, crane, hoist, temporary construction support system, or excavation, or
(c) involved the major release of a hazardous substance, or
(d) was an incident required by regulation to be reported.
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