MHR 523 - 10 - Health and Safety - Students

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Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

Legislation that establishes the duties of employers to ensure the health and safety of workers.

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Employee Rights

Entitlements of workers, including the right to know about hazards, participate in corrections, and refuse unsafe work.

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Due Diligence

The legal responsibility of employers to take all reasonable precautions to protect the health and safety of workers.

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Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC)

Required groups that create a non-adversarial atmosphere for management and labor to collaborate on workplace safety.

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Burnout

A condition of mental, emotional, and sometimes physical exhaustion resulting from prolonged stress.

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Ergonomics

The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, aimed at improving comfort and reducing injury.

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Second-hand Cigarette Smoke

Smoke inhaled involuntarily from tobacco being smoked by others; regulated by the Smoke-free Ontario Act.

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Workplace Violence

Physical assault or harassment that can occur in the workplace, costing economies significantly.

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Communicable Diseases

Illnesses that can be transmitted from one person to another, requiring employer responsibility for worker safety.

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Mental Health and Wellness

The overall psychological well-being of employees, significantly impacting workplace productivity.

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