When should I call OHS?
When should I call OHS?
You must report serious injuries or incidents to OHS as soon as possible if it: results in a death. results in a worker being admitted to hospital. involves an unplanned or uncontrolled explosion, fire or flood that causes or may cause a serious injury.
How do I call OHS?
If none of these courses of action are appropriate or successful, you can contact us for assistance on 13 10 50 or by email to [email protected]. You can also report unsafe work online using Speak Up.
How do I report an unsafe workplace?
If there is an incident involving a serious injury or illness of a person, a death of a person or a potentially dangerous incident, the person in charge will need to notify SafeWork NSW immediately by calling 13 10 50.
What does the Alberta OHS Act do?
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act establishes minimum standards for healthy and safe practices in Alberta workplaces. These laws are enforced through inspections, investigations, orders, administrative penalties, fines and prosecutions.
What is considered a serious injury by OSHA?
A serious injury or illness now includes any injury or illness: requiring inpatient hospitalization, for other than medical observation or diagnostic testing; or. resulting in an amputation, loss of an eye or any serious degree of permanent disfigurement.
Do all workplace accidents need to be reported?
All on-the-job injuries, regardless of how minor, should be reported immediately. Often, immediate reporting is required under the terms of workers’ compensation policies. By not reporting injuries promptly, you may be violating a condition of your policy, which could jeopardize your workers’ compensation coverage.
Who is responsible for WHS in the workplace?
Health and safety at work is everyone’s responsibility. Employers have responsibilities towards you. You have responsibilities towards your employer and your co-workers. Your employer is responsible for making sure that the workplace is safe, and that your health and safety are not put at risk.
What are some unsafe work practices?
Common types of unsafe working conditions
- Lack of training.
- Operating equipment without training or authorization.
- Using defective equipment, such as power tools or ladders.
- Failure to warn others about a safety hazard.
- Operation of equipment in an inappropriate manner.
- Workplace congestion.
- Poor housekeeping.
- Fire hazards.
Can you be fired for refusing unsafe work?
Alberta Right to Refuse The employer must remedy the dangerous condition immediately. If the employer does not remedy the dangerous condition immediately then the employer must inspect the dangerous condition with the worker present when this does not create a danger to health and safety.
Who governs OHS in Alberta?
Overview. Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is responsible for enforcing OHS laws through inspections, investigations and prosecutions. The legislation establishes minimum standards for safe and healthy practices in Alberta workplaces.
What is OHS Code Alberta?
OHS Code. The OHS Act, Regulations and Code set out the minimum technical requirements for health and safety in Alberta’s workplaces. Includes a detailed index and coloured tabs for easy reference. This full-size format is a great office resource for professionals.
How to contact the OHS office in Edmonton?
Call the OHS Contact Centre right away if you’re concerned about immediate danger or injury from work, to you or anyone else: Toll free: 1-866-415-8690 (in Alberta) Phone: 780-415-8690 (in Edmonton)
What do you need to know about OHS in Alberta?
OHS investigates serious work site incidents, including fatalities, which fall under provincial legislation. OHS Act, Regulation and Code, radiation and farm and ranch legislation, and gas station worker safety. Get a mining or non-mining blaster’s permit, or register your radiation equipment.
How does Health Canada contribute to occupational health and safety?
Occupational Health and Safety. Health Canada contributes to occupational health and safety (OHS) issues by coordinating the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and monitoring workplace radiation exposure. Health Canada also provides employee assistance services and occupational health services to federal employees.
What does health and safety do in Alberta?
Provides health, safety, and wellness support to Alberta Health Services workers. Also provides management of illnesses and injuries that happen at the workplace or when not at work. Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) services include: scheduling occupational health assessments
