Please answer these true/false questions regarding occupational health and safety legislation: 1. An employee exposed to a hazardous chemical has the right to refuse PPE if it interferes with work. 2.

Here are the answers to the True/False statements:

1. An employee who is exposed to a Hazardous Chemical Agent (HCA) has the legal right to refuse to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if they believe it interferes with their work performance.

   • False. Employees are generally legally required to wear necessary PPE for their safety, especially when exposed to hazardous agents.

2. Domestic workers were originally excluded under COIDA.

   • True. Domestic workers were initially excluded from COIDA but this was later changed.

3. A claim for benefits under COIDA will remain valid indefinitely, regardless of when the accident is reported, as long as the employee can prove the injury happened at work.

   • False. COIDA has specific timeframes for reporting incidents and lodging claims. Claims do not remain valid indefinitely.

4. In terms of Ergonomic Regulation, Medical surveillance is only done at the end of employment.

   • False. Medical surveillance related to ergonomics and occupational health is typically conducted periodically throughout employment, not just at the end.

5. Ergonomics is concerned with the interaction between humans and systems.

   • True. This is a core definition of ergonomics, which focuses on designing and arranging workplaces, products, and systems so that they fit the people who use them.