Safety FAQ
Who is responsible to provide adequate personal protective equipment and clothing for a worker?
A worker is responsible to provide and wear appropriate protective clothing, work gloves when required and appropriate footwear where there is risk to the feet.
At no cost, workers will be provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) and specialty clothing as required. Workers will also be trained in the use, maintenance and storage of all PPE. Workers must use PPE as directed by their employer or supervisor.
As a worker, I believe the task assigned me is hazardous. What should I do?
A worker has the legal right to refuse to do any work they believe presents an undue hazard. In such a case, the worker must immediately report the situation to their employer or supervisor, who must investigate.
If the matter is not resolved, the worker may again refuse to work because of the hazard. The worker informs their employer or supervisor, who must immediately notify Occupational Health and Safety at 867-667-5450 or toll free at 1-800-661-0443.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act, prohibits reprisals or disciplinary actions against workers, who in good faith, exercise the right to refuse hazardous work.
If an injured worker requires medical aid, who is responsible for transporting the worker for treatment?
The employer must provide and/or pay for emergency transportation to get the injured worker to a hospital, doctor, home or other place that may be required by the worker’s condition.
The first-aid attendant decides if a work-related injury or illness requires emergency transportation. If no first-aid attendant is present, the employer, worker or another person may call for emergency transportation.
I believe one of my fellow workers is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. What should I do?
Immediately report your observations of the worker’s behaviour to your employer or supervisor. If the worker is found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the employer has a responsibility to remove that person from the workplace.
Can I agree with my employer not to report my injury or not to apply for compensation?
No. Any agreement of this sort is against the law.
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
