Reference no: EM133041440

Guide to the OHSAWhat section states when a worker can refuse unsafe work? 

Go online to access the OHSA and the (links to both provided on the e-class site) (or use the CanLII website (<www.canlii.org>), to find any jurisdiction's occupational health and safety statute). Locate the provisions regarding workers' right to refuse unsafe work. The legal rules may also be found in a regulation that was passed pursuant to the OHSA statute. If you have difficulty finding the section, try searching "right to refuse unsafe work" and Ontario and see if the government has prepared an information website that explains the legal rules (and perhaps links to the legislation).

1. What section sets out test(s) must be met for work to be considered unsafe?
2. What section states what an employer must do when a worker refuses unsafe work?
3. What section states what happens if a worker believes the work remains unsafe? 
4. What section of the legislation prohibits retaliation against workers for exercising their OHS rights?