Lesson 8: Internal Responsibility System and Internal Complaint Resolution Internal Responsibility System (IRS) The internal responsibility system (IRS) is the practice of having an employer-worker partnership to ensure a safe and disease-free workplace. IRS is...
Lesson 7: Worker’s Rights Right to know Right to participate Right to refuse Right to protection from reprisal Right to know All workers have the right to be aware of workplace hazards and to understand how to control the associated risks. Included is the...
Lesson 6: Establishing a Positive Safety Culture A culture that truly values ethical (and safe) behavior must be led by those who are committed to principle for safety, not solely for the purpose of compliance. People who set out to create a positive safety...
Lesson 4: Safety Program The following are the basic elements of a safety and health program: Individual responsibility Workplace inspections The establishment and role of the health and safety committee or representative Safe work procedures Emergency planning...
Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Being an Effective Supervisor Be Objective “(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts”. Objectivity works in two ways. First, it helps to remove emotion, allowing...
