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1: Workers in Ontario have three basic rights when it comes to health and safety. Which of the following is not one of your rights? The right to know about workplace hazards The right to shut down an unsafe workplace The right to refuse unsafe work The right to participate in health and safety inspections and recommendations -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2: The number one cause of injury to young workers is: Slips and falls Burns Breathing dangerous fumes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3: If you are injured on the job, the first thing you should do is: Go home Get first aid treatment Fill out a WSIB Form 7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4: True or false: Your boss can fire you for refusing to perform unsafe work.

True False -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5: Most on-the-job injuries to young people take place in which industry? Service Pulp and paper Automobile -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6: True or false: People who work in offices don't have to worry about workplace health and safety. True False -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7: You have to play your part too if you want to work safely. Which of the following are among your responsibilities? Work smart; work safe - don't fool around on the job Report unsafe conditions Dress for the job - wear any required protective equipment or clothing Get to know the emergency procedures Report all injuries All of the above -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8: True or false: Your boss is required by law to train you if you are exposed or likely to be exposed to a hazardous substance. True False -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9: True or false: Young workers have faster reflexes, so they are less likely to be hurt on the job. True False -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10: If you have a question about health and safety at work, you can talk to: Your health and safety representative Your supervisor A member of the workplace joint health and safety committee A union representative A health and safety professional Any of the above Health & Safety Quiz Answers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1: Workers in Ontario have three basic rights when it comes to health and safety. Which of the following is not one of your rights? The right to shut down an unsafe workplace. But you do have the right to refuse work that you feel is unsafe. (Click here for more information about your rights and responsibilities.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2: The number one cause of injury to young workers is: Slips and falls (Click here for more information about workplace hazards.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3: If you are injured on the job, the first thing you should do is: Get first aid treatment (Click here to find out what to do if you're injured on the job.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4: True or false: Your boss can fire you for refusing to perform unsafe work. False. You cannot be fired, suspended or have your pay docked if you refuse to perform what you believe is unsafe work. (Click here for more information about your rights and responsibilities.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5: Most on-the-job injuries to young people take place in which industry? Service. Restaurants, grocery stores and other service sector workplaces have many possible dangers. (Click here for more information about workplace hazards.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6: True or false: People who work in offices don't have to worry about workplace health and safety. False. Office workers can get ergonomic injuries such as repetitive strain injury. Other hazards include indoor air quality, chemicals that might be stored in the office; loose wires, etc. (Click here for more information about office and other workplace hazards.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7: You have to play your part too if you want to work safely. Which of the following are among your responsibilities? Work smart; work safe - don't fool around on the job Report unsafe conditions Dress for the job - wear any required protective equipment or clothing Get to know the emergency procedures Report all injuries All of the above (Click here to find out more about your workplace responsibilities.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8: True or false: Your boss is required by law to train you if you are exposed or likely to be exposed to a hazardous substance. True (Click here to find out more about hazardous substances.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9: True or false: Young workers have faster reflexes, so they are less likely to be hurt on the job. False. Young workers have a high rate of on-the-job injuries. (Click here for more information about where and how young workers are at risk.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10: If you have a question about health and safety at work, you can talk to: Your health and safety representative Your supervisor A member of the workplace joint health and safety committee A union representative A health and safety professional Any of the above

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