As a worker in Ontario, you have three basic rights under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
RIGHT TO KNOW
You have the right to know about hazards in your workplace and to be trained on how to protect yourself from harm.
RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE
You have the right to help identify and resolve workplace health and safety concerns, such as asking questions, raising concerns, and giving positive feedback.
RIGHT TO REFUSE
You have the right to refuse work that you believe endangers your health or safety or the health or safety of others. Your employer cannot fire or discipline you for refusing unsafe work or for asking them to address a health and safety issue.