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54 THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12: GUIDANCE AND CAREER EDUCATION
Understanding the Workplace
By the end of this course, students will:
– identify workplace issues (e.g., harassment, ethics, confidentiality and the right to pri- vacy, responsible use of computers, gender equity) and explain how policies and pro- cedures dealing with them contribute to a positive and productive work environment;
– explain workers’ rights (e.g., right to refuse unsafe work, right to reasonable accommodation) and responsibilities (e.g., accident reporting), and identify federal and provincial legislation in which they are described (e.g., Hazardous Products Act, Ontario Human Rights Act);
– describe the role of unions and explain their impact in the workplace.
Demonstrating Health and Safety Awareness
By the end of this course, students will:
– identify potential health and safety hazards in a workplace setting;
– describe safety practices associated with work-related risk reduction and injury prevention (e.g., safety training, hazard recognition, risk management, ergonomic considerations, workplace accessibility) in a workplace setting;
– explain and follow health and safety poli- cies (e.g., proper handling of tools and equipment, use of personal protective equipment) and procedures (e.g., fire drill, evacuation, equipment lockouts) in a workplace setting;
– describe procedures for reporting accidents and unsafe practices, and explain why they are necessary in the workplace.