Health & Safety 2014

Training Objectives Rights, duties and responsibilities of employers, supervisors and workers, Roles of joint health and safety committees (representative), Strategies for eliminating workplace hazards, Roles of the Ministry of Labour, WSIB, WHMIS The following presentation has been produced to offer basic health and safety training to workers. The training objectives are listed on the slide above. You will also be required complete an acknowledgement form at the completion of this training.

Christian Values Love and respect Care and responsibility for one another Self care and responsibility Justice and fairness Being vigilant about creating safe and healthy churches must be a response that comes from our core mandate to love and respect each other. Christ, himself, showed compassion on the crowd who gathered to hear him and directed the disciples to tend to their needs. According to Paul, we as Christians must shoulder each others burdens and look out for the other, while in Genesis we learn that everyone must also be accountable and responsible for their own actions. Ultimately, it is a matter of justice that we protect and care for people who trust we are looking out for their well-being.

Internal Responsibility System Employers and Employees share responsibilities Roles, Responsibilities and Rights are interlocking Government determines if these are met A fundamental principle of the Occupational Health and Safety Act is the Internal Responsibility System which states that: Everyone shares in the responsibility to create and maintain a health and safe workplace. Employers, supervisors and employees all have a role to play. The roles and responsibilities overlap and interlock so that it is very difficult to point the finger and walk away from being accountable for health and safety of ourselves and of others. Creating and maintain a safe work environment is everyone’s responsibility. And if there ever is any confusion about who is responsible then the government will make a determination.

Internal Responsibility System Employer = Churchwardens Worker = anyone receiving pay Supervisor = means a person who has charge of a workplace or authority over a worker; Incumbent or someone else who has been assigned. In the parish setting the Churchwardens are the employer. A worker is anyone receiving pay. Supervisors are normally the incumbent since they are the person who is on-site more than any other position.

Employer’s Duties and Responsibilities Everyone follows the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Appoint Competent supervisors Educate employees Inform workers of hazards The following two slides are the Employer’s (Churchwarden’s) responsibilities. These duties and responsibilities are named in Occupational Health and Safety Act. [Here are some talking points you might want to include with in your discussion.] 1. Make sure workers know about hazards and dangers in the workplace and how to work safely. 2. Make sure every supervisor knows how to take care of health and safety on the job. 3. Create health and safety policies and procedures for the workplace. 4. Make sure everyone knows and follows the health and safety procedures. 5. Make sure workers wear and use the right protective equipment. 6. Do everything reasonable to keep workers from getting hurt or sick on the job.

Employer Duties and Responsibilities cont’ Take every reasonable precaution Post the Act and WSIB poster Prepare and post policy and program Post inspection reports Ensure a Worker Rep is chosen

Supervisors Duties and Responsibilities Appointed by the employer Be aware of hazards Warn workers of dangers/risks Written instructions Workers comply Take every reasonable precaution The duties and responsibilities of the supervisors are outlined in the OHSA. Note how the responsibilities of Employer, Supervisor and Worker overlap. Everyone must comply with the OHSA. [Here are some talking points regarding the Supervisor’s duties.] 1. Tell workers about hazards and dangers in the workplace and show them how to work safely. 2. Make sure workers follow the law and the workplace health and safety policies and procedures. 3. Make sure workers wear and use the right protective equipment. 4. Do everything reasonable to keep workers from getting hurt or sick on the job.

Workers (Employees) Duties and Responsibilities Work in a healthy and safe manner Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Report risks and hazards Report violations Follow Health &Safety policy/program Wear Personal Protective Equipment Not participate in ‘horseplay’ You may want to talk in more detail about how these duties are specific in your parish. [Here are some talking points about the Workers Responsibilities] 1. Follow the law and the workplace health and safety policies and procedures. 2. Always wear or use the protective equipment that the employer requires. 3. Work and act in a way that won’t hurt them or any other worker. 4. Report any hazard they find in the workplace to their supervisor.

Rights of Employees Right to “Know.” Right to “Participate.” Right to “Refuse” unsafe work. All workers have the right to know about workplace hazards and must be told by their supervisor. You have the right to be trained in how to avoid those hazards and to work safely. All workers have the right to participate in making the workplace a safer place. If you see a hazard you have a duty to speak up. If you are unsure ask questions of your supervisor or employer. You must report to your supervisor if equipment isn’t working right. You can volunteer to be a Health and Safety Rep or committee member. All workers have the right to refuse work if they have reason to believe it’s dangerous. It is important to know that you can also refuse work if you have reason to believe that the area where you are working is likely to endanger you or any other worker, or that you are in danger from workplace violence. Workers must report the situation to their supervisor or employer and should contact their health and safety representative or committee. Most of the time, the supervisor or employer and safety representative or committee member will be able to solve the problem. If the problem isn’t fixed or you believe it is still unsafe you can continue to refuse work. A Ministry of Labour inspector will then be called in to investigate.

INSPECTIONS WORK WORKER REFUSALS VOICE MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS Joint Health and Safety Committee Duties MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS INVESTIGATIONS (Critical Injury) You only need this slide if you are required to have a joint health and safety Committee. The following are the duties of the JHSC. To complete monthly inspections, be the voice of the worker, complete investigations if there is an injury, make recommendations to management and the employer, and to participate and make recommendations if a worker refuses work due to an unsafe situation.

Parish Joint Health and Safety Committee Members [Name] (Worker Rep.) [Name] (Management Rep.) If you have a health and safety representative put the person’s name on the slide. The same if you have a JHSC.

Hazard Definition A hazard is a condition, practice or substance with the potential for causing loss, injury or harm to life, health or property A hazard includes the potential for causing loss, injury or harm to life, health or property. Note the picture with the table saw; the safety guide has been removed, improper hand placement, a guide should be used. Note the picture of the worker carrying too many boxes. They cannot see what is directly in front. Tripping hazard. Note the picture of the welder who is standing on the wooded plank. The three individuals are standing on the plank so the worker does not fall in. Hazard is possible fall or burn.

Hazard Categories Physical – Noise, vibration, heat, cold. Chemical – Gases, solvents, lead, paints. Ergonomic – Force, posture, repetition. Biological – Bacteria, viruses, fungi, insects. Safety – Energy, machinery, slips and falls, vehicles. Psychological – Stress, violence, fatigue, pace of work. Some common workplace hazards in Parishes. Repeating the same movements over and over again. Ergonomics for those working on computers for much of the day. Slipping, tripping or falling. In the winter are walkways around the church shoveled and salted. Working with heights. Many of our church buildings are high. Changing light bulbs is a challenge to complete in a safe manner.

Hazard Management (RACE) Hazard management is based on: “Recognize” potential hazards. “Assess” the hazard. “Control” the hazard to make a safer workplace. “Evaluate” how the hazard controls are working. As highlighted previously it is everyone’s duty to recognize potential hazards. Hazards must be assessed as high, medium or low. High risk hazards need to be dealt with immediately. You need to control the hazard. Wearing PPE can control the hazard, for example; a workplace with high levels of noise will require the use of hearing protection. Over time hazard controls should be evaluated to ensure they are meeting expectations.

Strategies for Eliminating Hazards All employees are responsible for reporting to his/her supervisor any hazardous conditions that my exist in the workplace. Supervisors are responsible for responding to concerns, ensuring the hazardous condition is resolve and filling out the Hazard Report form with assistance of the worker. See Parish Hazard Reporting Procedure. (if required)

Can you identify the hazard? Regular (at least monthly) safety inspections of the workplace by a Health and Safety Representative or Joint Health & Safety Committee member are an important part of every safety program. This is also when substandard conditions and actions are followed up by timely corrective action. In the following photographs, spot what’s wrong… and what’s right!

Standing on a chair...especially when a ladder is less than 1 metre away. Ensure that items used often are placed where they can easily be reached. Be careful when removing items from a high space as another object could fall.

Ergonomic issues

Though it may be hard for the audience to see, the chair is ancient and is not adjustable, the computer screen is too low and improper lighting. The monitor is too low and presents a risk of neck strain (supporting weight of head for prolonged period of time). Illumination levels should be checked to ensure adequacy.

Hazards include: items on the stairs, debris on the floor and the fire doors are left open. Tripping hazard on the stairs; Slipping hazard on leaves tracked in from outside; and Possible fire doors propped open.

Even though this is not a “Church” picture there are many hazards in this picture. A tow motor is not meant to lift another tow motor. It is likely that the weight being lifted by the first tow motor is beyond it’s limit. There are two individuals standing on the raised tow motor while other works stand with no fall arrest devices or railings.

What a mess! Old organ pipes can contain lead, all paints should be stored properly, and a fire, tripping hazard for anyone working in the area. This assortment of old organ parts and garbage presents slip, trip, fire and ergonomic risks. Hazardous chemicals may be found among the junk. The particularly observant may note that there appears to have been some flooding in this room, giving rise to biological hazards (e.g. moulds).

A common hazard that one would encounter in maintaining this space is work at heights while, for example, replacing light bulbs and painting. Many churches use candles and in this particular situation the parish had cats who can knock over lit candles. Candles present a fire hazard, especially when the space is home to two rambunctious kittens.

Identified Hazards at [Parish Name] 1. [Name hazard] 2. [Name hazard] [Name any other hazards] List those workplace hazards that have been identified at your parish. Talk about the controls you have put in place and how effective are the controls. Ask those who are completing the training if they are aware of any other possible hazards.

Trained First Aid and CPR [Name] List the names of the people at your parish who have had First Aid and CPR training.

Role of Ministry of Labour Help prevent workplace injuries and illnesses through enforcing the OHSA. Communicate and enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act. To foster safe, fair and healthy workplaces. Collaborates with other partners to improve the effectiveness of the OHS system and making workplaces more self-reliant. Role of the MOL.

Role of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Prevention, develops standards and training. Provides insurance benefits for injured or sick workers. Supports early and safe return to work for injured workers. Role of WSIB

Restricted Areas [Name any restricted areas] Name restricted areas in the parish buildings. You may want to discuss why these areas are considered restricted.

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Talk about the symbols. Class A (Compressed Gases): A compressed gas is a material which is a gas at normal room temperature (20 C) and pressure but is packaged as a pressured gas, dissolved gas or gas liquified by compression or refrigeration. The hazard from these materials, aside from their chemical nature, arises from sudden loss of integrity of the container. A compressed gas cylinder is usually quite heavy and when ruptured can become a projectile with the potential to cause significant damage. Acetylene and oxygen are examples of compressed gases. Class B (Flammable and Combustible material): Flammable or combustible materials will ignite and continue to burn if exposed to a flame or source of ignition. Materials are classified as a flammable gas, flammable aerosol, flammable liquid, combustible liquid, flammable solid, or reactive flammable material. Methane, acetone, aniline, and lithium hydride are examples of flammable materials. Class C (Oxidizing Material): An oxidizing material may or may not burn itself, but will release oxygen or another oxidizing substance, and thereby causes or contributes to the combustion of another material. Ozone, chlorine, and nitrogen dioxide are oxidizing materials. These chemicals wil support a fire and are highly reactive. Class D (Immediate Toxic Effects): These materials may be classified as toxic or very toxic based on information such as LD50 or LC50. Examples: Styrene, hydrogen cyanide are very toxic substances. Class D,2 (Other Toxic Effects): A pure substance or mixture that may be any one of the following: a carcinogen, teratogen, reproductive toxin, respiratory tract sensitizer, irritant or chronic toxic hazard. Examples: Asbestos causes cancer, ammonia is an irritant. Class D,3 (Biohazardous infectious material): This classification includes any organisms and the toxins produced by these organisms that have been shown to cause disease or are believed to cause disease in either humans or animals. For example, a blood sample containing the Hepatitis B virus is a biohazardous infectious material. It may cause hepatitis in persons exposed to it. Class E (Corrosive Material): Corrosive materials can attack (corrode) metals or cause permanent damage to human tissues such as the skin and eyes on contact. Burning, scarring, and blindness may result from skin or eye contact. Corrosive materials may also cause metal containers or structural materials to become weak and eventually to leak or collapse. Ammonia, fluorine, and hydrochloric acid are examples of corrosive substances Class F (Dangerously Reactive materials):Dangerously reactive materials may undergo vigorous polymerization, decomposition or condensation. They may react violently under conditions of shock or an increase in pressure or temperature. They may also react vigorously with water to release a toxic gas. Ozone, hydrazine, and benzoyl peroxide are examples of dangerously reactive materials. If you have any items that are covered under WHMIS legislation have a conversation about them, where to get information (data sheets) and how do you handle them in a safe manner. Who can and who cannot handle these materials in your workplace?

Health & Safety 2014