OIT Industry Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, how long must an employer retain records of workplace accidents?
- 1 year
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 7 years
Correct answer: 5 years
Ontario OHSA requires employers to retain records of workplace accidents and injuries for at least 5 years.
Question 2: Which Ontario regulation specifically governs industrial establishments and sets minimum standards for industrial workplaces?
- Regulation 851 (Correct answer)
- Regulation 632
- Regulation 490
- Regulation 213
Correct answer: Regulation 851
Ontario Regulation 851 (Industrial Establishments) sets safety requirements for factories, mines, and other industrial facilities.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) procedure in an industrial setting?
- To secure facility entrances at night
- To prevent accidental energization of equipment during maintenance (Correct answer)
- To document equipment calibration schedules
- To restrict access to hazardous chemical storage
Correct answer: To prevent accidental energization of equipment during maintenance
LOTO procedures are designed to prevent unexpected energization or startup of machinery during servicing or maintenance.
Question 4: Under Ontario's Technical Standards and Safety Act, who is authorized to perform inspections on pressure vessels?
- Any licensed tradesperson
- TSSA-certified inspectors only (Correct answer)
- The equipment owner or operator
- Provincial fire marshals
Correct answer: TSSA-certified inspectors only
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) certifies inspectors who are authorized to inspect and approve pressure vessels in Ontario.
Question 5: A worker discovers an imminent hazard on the job site. Under the OHSA, what is the worker's right?
- They must continue working until a supervisor investigates
- They may refuse unsafe work without penalty (Correct answer)
- They must file a written complaint before stopping work
- They must wait 24 hours for a formal inspection
Correct answer: They may refuse unsafe work without penalty
Ontario's OHSA gives workers the explicit right to refuse unsafe work without risk of reprisal while the hazard is being investigated.
Question 6: Which document must accompany hazardous materials transported in Ontario industrial settings, detailing composition and handling instructions?
- Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) (Correct answer)
- Transportation Waybill
- Hazardous Waste Manifest
- Equipment Operating Manual
Correct answer: Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS)
A Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) is required by WHMIS regulations to accompany hazardous materials and inform workers of risks and safe handling procedures.
Question 7: Under Ontario's Environmental Protection Act, what must an industrial facility do before discharging any pollutant into the natural environment?
- Obtain a Certificate of Approval or Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) (Correct answer)
- Notify the nearest municipal office within 48 hours
- File an annual environmental impact report
- Post a public notice 30 days in advance
Correct answer: Obtain a Certificate of Approval or Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA)
Industrial facilities in Ontario must obtain an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) before discharging any substance that may impair the natural environment.
OIT Industry Regulations 2
Under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, how long must an employer retain records of workplace accidents?