COMMERCE 2BC3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Work Accident, Business Case, Household-Responsibility System
1 May 2016
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In the early 20th century, workplace incidents were considered the employees" fault. Now: internal responsibility system: all stakeholders are responsible for health and safety. The employer is required to take every reasonable precaution to protect the worker. In 1886 ontario became first province to establish a workers safety legislation. Right to refuse dangerous work without penalty (exceptions: if the risk is a normal condition of the work, if refusal puts others at risk). Right to participate in identifying and correcting problems. Right to know about hazards in the workplace. If the worker continues to refuse when they shouldn"t, the employer can take legal action to a labour board. Westray mine disaster: methane gas was not controlled properly and caused a large explosion. Lead to bill c-45 (2004) amendment to criminal code. Criminal liability of senior officers of corporation that neglect duty of care.
