The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) gives a worker the right to refuse work that if they believe is unsafe to themselves or another worker or if they believe they are endangered by workplace violence may also refuse work.
Work Refusal Process:
Select the links below to download Work Refusal related information:
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Internal Responsibility System flowchart; Reporting Hazards - See OHSA Rights and Responsibilities
Work Refusal Training
Supervisors should be familiar with the work refusal process. Work refusal training can be found here: Work Refusal Training | Human Resources
Resources:
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Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, Skills and Development - Part V: Right to refuse or to stop work where health and safety in danger | Guide to the Occupational Health and Safety Act | ontario.ca
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Occupational Health and Safety Act - Here