Your Basic Rights & Responsibilities

A safe working environment is the law. Occupational Health and Safety regulations require that everyone in the workplace work together to identify and control health and safety hazards. Companies can be fined for not complying.

By Law You Have Basic Rights:

• The Right to Know what hazards exist on the job
• The Right to Participate in an Occupational Health and Safety program
• The Right to Refuse unsafe or unhealthy work

You Also Have Responsibilities:

• The Responsibility to work safely
• The Responsibility to report health and safety concerns
• The Responsibility to properly use and wear personal protective equipment

Safety requirements may vary depending on the site conditions and/or the job being done. Generally, basic personal protective equipment (PPE) is considered to be a hard hat, safety glasses and safety boots. These items are required by all workers at all times. Clothing worn on a job site should consist of long pants and a shirt with sleeves six (6) inches or longer. Other PPE, such as fall protection, hearing protection and safety gloves are also required for certain situations. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide a safe working environment and the responsibility of the individual to use PPE and follow safety procedures and guidelines. All workers have a right to safety training and it should be completed prior to working on a job site.

For more information on safety certification please visit the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association.

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