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FAQs General Questions What can we do if we think something is unsafe at work?
FAQs General Questions What can we do if we think something is unsafe at work?
What can we do if we think something is unsafe at work?
Answer
Canadian Health and Safety Laws give workers four basic rights in these areas:
A Worker’s Right to Refuse Unsafe Work has been upheld by the courts where there exists:
- You have the Right to Participate in Health and Safety Decisions
- You have the Right to Know about Hazards in the Workplace
- You have the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
- You have the Right to Protection from Discrimination and/or Reprisal
A Worker’s Right to Refuse Unsafe Work has been upheld by the courts where there exists:
- A danger that is not normal for that occupation.
- Imminent Danger to the worker’s health and safety exists or to another worker present at the work site.