OIT Industry Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, how long must an employer retain records of workplace accidents?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Regulation 851

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To prevent accidental energization of equipment during maintenance

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

TSSA-certified inspectors only

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

They may refuse unsafe work without penalty

Answer

Ontario's OHSA gives workers the explicit right to refuse unsafe work without risk of reprisal while the hazard is being investigated.

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