The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) sets out the rights and duties of workers, supervisors and employers in keeping workplaces safe and healthy in provincially regulated workplaces. For more information on these rights, please contact the Joint Health & Safety Committee.
The right to know
You have the right to know about hazards in your workplace and to be trained how to protect yourself from harm.
The right to refuse
You have the right to refuse unsafe work, including situations where you believe you’re in danger of workplace violence. Your employer cannot fire or discipline you for refusing unsafe work or for asking them to address a health and safety issue.
The right to participate
You also have the right to help identify and resolve workplace health and safety concerns. There are many ways you can do this, such as asking questions, raising concerns and giving positive feedback. One of the most effective ways you can get involved is to join Tyndale's JHSC.