IRS PRIMER
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IRS Primer Self Checklist
I provide written instructions on health and safety measures and procedures to the workers
I comply with my duties and responsibilities under the OHSA
I appoint a competent person as a supervisor
I identify hazards or potential hazards in my workplace and report them
I take every precaution reasonable for the health and safety of workers
I report any person not complying with the OHSA or regulations
I inspect the workplace
I create the health and safety policy and post it
I make sure workers are aware of any potential or actual hazard which could endanger them in
their work
I make sure employees wear the proper personal protective equipment
I wear the proper personal protective equipment
I make sure all equipment is maintained in good condition
I make sure workers have the training, information and supervision necessary to do their work safely
I make recommendations to the employer for improvements to increase the health and safety
of workers
I can refuse unsafe work if I believe it is dangerous
I must respond to recommendations from the JHSC within 21 days
I work safely with the equipment so I don't harm myself or others
I make sure my workplace complies with, other than the OHSA, any regulatory, code, or guideline
affecting my workplace
I must help and co-operate with the Ministry of Labour inspector
I can represent workers at any testing of anything in the workplace where it concerns occupational
health and safety
I can ask my employer for information about actual or potential hazards that the employer may
know about
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