The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) sets out specific duties for
workers.
| • | complying with the act and regulations
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| • | working safely and using equipment and
protective devices properly
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| • | not using or operating any equipment or
working in a way that may endanger any worker
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| • | not removing or disabling any
protective device required by the employer or the regulations
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| • | reporting to the employer or supervisor
anything in the workplace that may be dangerous, including any missing or
defective equipment or protective devices, workplace hazards, and/or
violations of the act
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| • | if the situation is not remedied to the
worker’s satisfaction, reporting the concern to the health and safety
committee or health and safety representative and, if the situation is still
not resolved, to the nearest Ministry of Labour office
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