This chapter explains the Internal Responsibility System (IRS), which refers to the roles and responsibilities of each workplace party, including the employer and workers, to ensure that the workplace is free from hazards and safe.
The IRS system emphasizes that everyone in the workplace has a responsibility to contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.
In Ontario, the OHS Act refers to the roles and responsibilities of each party as duties. The content emphasizes that understanding and fulfilling these duties is crucial for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
By prioritizing their roles and responsibilities, each workplace party can contribute to creating a culture of safety in the workplace.
- Roles and Responsibilities includes the following:
- Employer’s Duties
- Worker’s Duties
- Additional Duties
To learn about each of their duties, check out the ‘Due Diligence and the Law’ course that describes briefly using relevant images to confirm learners’ understanding.