“You’re going to fly through this!” – CORky, the SAFETY HERO
If you don’t know the answer, say, “I would ask my supervisor”
WORKER RESPONSIBILITIES
Q1: What are your responsibilities for health and safety at work?
A: I work safely. I protect myself and others. I follow safe work procedures. I wear PPE when required. I report hazards and incidents.
Q2: Do managers and supervisors lead by example?
A: Yes. They follow safety rules and wear PPE.
Q3: What does working safely mean to you?
A: Following procedures, using equipment properly, and asking for help if unsure.
Q4: Are staff corrected if they work unsafely?
A: Yes. Safety concerns are addressed fairly.
Q5: What do you do to help keep others safe?
A: I follow procedures, report hazards, and speak up if something is unsafe.
WORKER RIGHTS
Q6: What are the three worker rights?
A: The right to know about hazards and safety. The right to participate in safety training and activities. The right to refuse unsafe work.
Q7: What does the right to know mean?
A: I know the hazards in my job, how to protect myself, and where to get safety information.
Q8: What does the right to participate mean?
A: I can take part in training, report concerns, and be involved through the JOHS Committee.
Q9: What does the right to refuse unsafe work mean?
A: I can refuse work I believe is unsafe and tell my supervisor right away.
Q10: What should you do if you feel work is unsafe?
A: Stop and tell my supervisor.
REPORTING & SPEAKING UP
Q11: How do you report a hazard or near miss?
A: I report it in Surge QRM and tell my supervisor.
Q12: Why is reporting important?
A: It helps prevent injuries and keeps everyone safe.
Q13: What if you are unsure something is a hazard?
A: I still report it or ask my supervisor.
Q14: Can staff raise safety concerns without fear?
A: Yes. Speaking up is supported.
Q15: Who can you talk to about safety concerns?
A: My supervisor or a JOHS Committee member.
EQUIPMENT & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Q16: What do you do if equipment is broken or unsafe?
A: I stop using it, tell my supervisor, and red-tag it.
Q17: Why do we red-tag equipment?
A: So others do not use it and to prevent injuries.
Q18: What do you do if you see unsafe work?
A: I speak up or tell my supervisor.
Q19: How do inspections help safety?
A: They find hazards so fixes can be made.
Q20: How are maintenance issues handled?
A: I report them using the proper system or to my supervisor.
TRAINING, PPE & PROCEDURES
Q21: Have you received health and safety training?
A: Yes. Training is provided during orientation and ongoing education.
Q22: How do you know what training you need?
A: Training is assigned through Surge Learning and my supervisor lets me know.
Q23: Have you been trained to use PPE?
A: Yes. Examples include gloves, masks or respirators, gowns, eye protection, and safety footwear.
Q24: What do you do if you need a refresher?
A: I ask my supervisor.
Q25: Where do you find safe work procedures and safety information?
A: On SURGE, on safety boards, or from my supervisor.
EMERGENCIES & FOLLOW UP
Q26: Do you know how to contact first aid?
A: Yes. I learned this during orientation.
Q27: What should you do in an emergency?
A: Follow procedures and get help right away.
Q28: What happens after a report is submitted?
A: My supervisor reviews it and action may be taken.
Q29: Why are investigations done?
A: To prevent it from happening again.
Q30: What if you do not know an answer during the audit?
A: I would check SURGE or ask my supervisor.
