Obviously, some jobs carry a higher risk to health than others, however, all work places must make the work environment as safe as possible for its employees. To learn about the roles, responsibilities and rights that employers and employees have, click the link below.
Worksafe BC - Rights and Responsibilities
Read the information found under the "Employer" section as well as the "Worker" section.
Watch the following video by Worksafe BC that documents a terrible, but avoidable accident at work (just to warn you --- there are some very graphic scenes).
The Matthew Bowcott Story
ASSIGNMENT (10 marks)
Write a paragraph that answers the following two questions using the information found under the Worksafe BC - Rights and Responsibilities (Employers and Workers sections);
1. What mistakes were made by Matthew's employers, that could have reduced the chance of this accident happening?
2. What mistakes did Matthew make that could have reduced the chance of this accident happening?
Submit your assignment;
- by sharing it with me on Office 365 OR
- placing a hard copy in the Planning 10 folder in the office
