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What are my health and safety responsibilities as an employee?

April 26, 2017employee Health responsibilities safety

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What are my health and safety responsibilities as an employee?

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· You are required to work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations. · You are required to use or wear personal protective equipment (PPE), devices or clothing as required. · You are required to report any workplace hazard or defective equipment or protective devices to your supervisor. · You should NOT work or operate equipment in a manner that could be harmful to yourself or others. · You should NOT remove or make ineffective any protective devices as required. · You should NOT engage in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct. · You are required to report any accidents or near misses to your supervisor. · You are required to report any known contravention of the Act or regulations to your supervisor. · Further information is available at Duties of Employers and Other Persons as described in Ontario Ministry of Labour – Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act.