Entrepreneurship 20, 30

Note: Teachers should determine student familiarity with the topic of occupational health and safety. This will help determine if they require a review of concepts or more in-depth learning.

Outcome

Assess the importance of an occupational health and safety plan within a business.

Indicators

(a)	Describe the general duties of self-employed persons as outlined in the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
(b)	Identify the benefits to employers and employees of the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Act and the Meredith Principles.
(c)	Discuss reasons (e.g., protecting the health and safety of employees, creating a positive work environment and the costs [e.g., to the injured worker and to the business] associated with a workplace injury or incident) for having a safety plan within a business.
(d)	Research: the meaning of due diligence and an employer’s responsibility to protect the health and safety of all workers; the legal requirements for health and safety programs in the workplace outlined in provincial legislation (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Regulations); the legal requirement for, and purpose of, an occupational health and safety (OHS) committee within the workplace; and the financial penalties for failing to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
(e)	Role-play situations where employees, supervisors and managers effectively deal with health and safety concerns within the workplace.
(f)	Investigate employers’ and employees’ rights and responsibilities as they pertain to health and safety in the workplace in Saskatchewan.
(g)	Reflect on ways that an employer/management can support a healthy and safe work environment, such as: leading by example; establishing, and training employees on, procedures for identifying hazards and mitigating associated risks; holding supervisors and workers accountable; and, setting reasonable health and safety goals and objectives.

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