HEALTH & SAFETY ORIENTATION GUIDE for ... - WorkSafeNB

Appendix A – Orientation Overview ChartAPPENDIX AOrientation Overview ChartOrientation Topic Items to Discuss Available Resources Comments1. Employer contactinformation2a. Employer’sresponsibilitiesunder the OHSAct and WC Act• Welcome and introduction of coworkers,staff and management.• Introduction of organizationflowchart.• Review of the company’s health andsafety policy, goals and objectives.OHS Act:• Take precautions to ensure theemployee’s health and safety.• Understand and comply with allworkplace legislation.• Inform employees of the Actand Regulations and monitorcompliance.• Maintain tools, equipment andmachinery in good conditions.• Develop a company inspectionprocess with the JHSC or safetyrepresentative.• Manage the monthly inspectionprocess.• Advise employees of job-relatedhazards and control measures forthose hazards.• Train and provide supervision foremployees.WC Act:• Employer’s duty to a worker whosuffers personal injury [subsection42.1(2)].• Permit injured worker to resumeduties [subsections 42.1(3),42.1(5)].• Notify WorkSafeNB within three daysof worker injury (section 44.4).• WorkSafeNB 5*22 , topic 1.• Developing Workplace Violenceand Harassment Policies andPrograms: What Employers Needto Know, Occupational Health &Safety Council of Ontario, 2010, atwww.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pdf/wvps_guide.pdf.• WC Act• OHS Act and Regulations:• General Regulation 91-191• WHMIS 88-221• First Aid Regulation 2004-130• Regulation for Code of Practicefor Working with Asbestos 92-106• Code of Practice for WorkingAlone 92-133• Training and Designated TradesRegulation 2007-33• Underground Mine Regulation92-106WorkSafeNB | Orientation Guide | Page 37