MHR 523 - 10 - Health and Safety - Students

Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)

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

Employee Rights

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

Due Diligence

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

Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSC)

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

Burnout

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

Ergonomics

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

Second-hand Cigarette Smoke

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

Workplace Violence

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

Communicable Diseases

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

Mental Health and Wellness

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