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This document outlines the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers according to WorkSafe BC. [1] Workers have the right to a safe work environment and to refuse unsafe work, and the responsibility to report hazards, follow safety procedures, and properly use protective equipment. [2] Employers have the right to expect a full day's work and quality work from employees, and the responsibility to provide training, supervision, first aid, and a valid health and safety program. [3] Both parties are expected to understand and fulfill their roles in maintaining workplace safety.

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This document outlines the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers according to WorkSafe BC. [1] Workers have the right to a safe work environment and to refuse unsafe work, and the responsibility to report hazards, follow safety procedures, and properly use protective equipment. [2] Employers have the right to expect a full day's work and quality work from employees, and the responsibility to provide training, supervision, first aid, and a valid health and safety program. [3] Both parties are expected to understand and fulfill their roles in maintaining workplace safety.

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WorkSafe BC

Rights vs Responsibilities

Worker Rights Worker Responsibilities

Being alert to hazards, and reporting


Know about Hazards in the workplace. them to your supervisor or employer.
Participate in health and safety activities Following safe work procedures and
in the workplace, by identifying potential acting safely in the workplace.
hazards and safety concerns. Using the protective clothing, devices,
Refuse unsafe work without getting and equipment provided, wearing them
punished or fired. properly, and bringing own basic
The right to a sick leave. protective equipment.
Right to be free from discrimination. Getting treatment quickly if an injury
Right to be paid minimum wage. happens, and telling the health care
provider that it is work related.
Following treatment advice of health care
providers.
Never working after doing alcohol, drugs,
substance, or if your overly tired.

Employer Rights Employer Responsibilities

Determining whether an employee can Establishing a valid occupational health


perform the inherent requirements of the and safety program.
job. Training the employees to do their work
The right to receive a full days work for a safely.
full days pay. Providing proper supervision for the
The right to have workers who arrive on employees.
time, keep track of their breaks. Ensuring that first aid equipment,
Right to demand high-quality work, that supplies, and train attendants are on site
employers arent doing a sloppy job. to handle injuries.
Right to demand loyalty, as you can fire Fixing problems reported by workers.
employees who are trying to set up a Reporting all injuries to WorkSafeBC that
competing business, or trying to gain required medical attention.
something of their personal benefit from Investigating incidents where workers are
the business. injured or equipment is damaged.
The Right to dismiss workers Informing the employees of their rights.
Source:

"Roles, Rights & Responsibilities." WorkSafeBC. Web. 22 July 2017.


<https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/create-manage/rights-responsibilities>.

Tuschman, Richard. "Employers, Know Your Rights!" Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 18 Sept. 2012. Web. 26
July 2017. <https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardtuschman/2012/09/18/employers-know-your-
rights/#53fb32692825>.

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