What You Don't Know Can Hurt You by Mini B.R https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9 Going into the details of what can jeapardize safety in the workplace en-us 2018-07-10 05:51:36 UTC 2024-10-27 14:30:25 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction mini123055 https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269810646 There are many different aspects to new jobs that can be quite dangerous to new, unexperienced workers. The following Wall will go into depth on these contributing Factors.]]> 2018-07-10 05:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269810646 What are the Top Five Causes of Injury in the Workplace? mini123055 https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269810649 While working a job, there are many  things that can go wrong and result injury. 
The Main ones include the following:
- Burns
-Bodily reaction to chemicals
-Slips, Trips and Falls
-Over-exertion
-Struck by, or against an object]]> 2018-07-10 05:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269810649 What is WHMIS (The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)? mini123055 https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269810697 WHIMS is a comprehensive system created for the purpose of providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials used in various Canadian Workplaces. This system was put in place in 1988 and has been continued to be used ever since. 
The symbols are as follows:]]> 2018-07-10 05:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269810697 What should Your Boss Tell You About Working With Hazardous Materials?- Knowing Your Rights mini123055 https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269810715 According to the Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety
Act established in 1979,  all employers are obligated to do a list of criteria that protects all possible employees from hazardous items. They are as follows:]]> 2018-07-10 05:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269810715 What are Signs of Emotional Abuse in the Workplace? mini123055 https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269814302 Businesses constantly take advantage of new workers as they are unexperienced and unaware of what the limits are in the workplace. Emotional abuse is a hidden issue that is prominent in modern day in many companies. Here are signs of Emotional Abuse: 
- Verbal Aggression (insults and threats)
- Dominance resulting in silencing behaviour (Employee doesn't feel free to speak or have an opinion in the workplace)
-Feeling attacked at work for every single task you complete]]> 2018-07-10 06:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269814302 What are Your Rights as an Employee? mini123055 https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269815216 The Legislation of Canada has put in place a few fundamental rights all employees have in the workplace. The main ones are as follows:
- Refuse Unsafe Work
- Receive National Minimum wage
- Rest Breaks, Paid Holidays, and limits on Night Work
- Personal Privacy

]]> 2018-07-10 07:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269815216 What is the Most Hours You Can Legally Work in a Day? mini123055 https://padlet.com/mini123055/oxzfj5909cu9/wish/269816878 Since businesses are only obligated to pay those under 18 minimum wage,  these workers tend to be exploited more than others as they can work for longer and get less pay. Thus, it is important to know the legal restrictions placed on possible work shift as a minor. They are as follows:
- Work for a maximum of 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week
-Must have a break after 4.5 hours of labour
-Weekly break must be at least two days

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