You are asked to connect unfamiliar power distribution, operate a lift or rig a load without the training, equipment or supervision you need.
Illustrative situation. Safety & pressure.
You might hear
“We don’t have time to find somebody else.”
What you can do
- Do not improvise hazardous work to keep the day moving. Raise the specific task and missing training or equipment.
- For unusually dangerous work, use the Saskatchewan refusal procedure. Notify the supervisor, remain available in a safe place and involve the committee or OHS as the procedure requires.
- When the person assigning the work will not address it, contact OHS for advice. Keep clear of immediate danger.
Example wording
“I haven’t been trained for this task. Who is qualified to do it, and what is the safe plan?”
Use your own words. You can take this to an adviser instead of the person involved.Keep a record
- Task and equipment involved
- Who was notified and what they said
Keep records you are entitled to hold, somewhere secure. Avoid collecting other people’s private material or recording secretly without advice. This site does not take incident reports.
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