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POLICY
All Employees have the right to refuse to work If the work poses an “imminent danger. This is in
accordance to section 27 and 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
Imminent danger is any danger not which is not normal for that occupation, or a danger under
which a person engaged in that occupation would not normally carry out his work.
No worker shall
• Carry out any work if, on reasonable and probable grounds, he believes that there exists an
imminent danger to the health or safety of that worker,
• Carry out any work if, on reasonable and probable grounds, he believes that it will cause to
exist an imminent danger to the health or safety of that worker or another worker present at
the work site, or
• Operate any tool, appliance or equipment if, on reasonable and probable grounds, he believes
that it will cause to exist an imminent danger to the health or safety of that worker or another
worker present at the work site.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Management supports an Employee's right to work in a safe environment where
precautions are taken to minimize any hazards pertaining to their area of expertise.
1. Manager
• Be aware that no Employee who refuses to work where there is imminent danger, or who refuses to
break any of the Occupational Health and Safety legislation cannot be terminated or disciplined.
• Review a record of the Employees notification, the investigation and the action taken.
When necessary, assist the Supervisor in identifying what action to take.
2. Supervisor
• Be aware of the conditions in which an Employee has the right to refuse to work.
• Promptly upon notification, investigate and take action to eliminate the imminent danger.
• Ensure the safety of the Employees during the investigation.
• Prepare a written record of the Employees notification, the investigation, and the action
taken. Copies are made for the Employee who is refusing to work, Manager and for the
department records.
3. Employee
• Who refuses to carry out work, or to operate a tool, appliance or equipment due to
imminent danger; shall, as soon as practicable, notify his employer at the work site of
his refusal and the reason for his refusal.
• Return to work once the imminent danger has been eliminated.
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