Secondary School Teachers! Now you can now choose between two Passport to Safety Tests for your students.

Please use your professional judgement to select the test that best meets your students’ learning style, reading comprehension level, and individual thought processes.

Here is how the two tests compare:

Sample - Passport to Safety 101 Test

Choose the safest way to carry things at work

Complete Answer

To be safe, you should bring things close to you before you lift them. Stand up straight and carry the box.

Sample - Challenge for Teens Test

What could have caused the injury depicted in this picture?

1. the worker did not want to ask for help
2. the worker was not trained on how to lift safely
3. the worker was rushing to get the job done

Answer Excerpt

Before you lift an object ask yourself three questions:

1. Does it really have to be moved by hand? Sometimes it’s possible and easier to move other things closer to the load and then complete your task. Sometimes you can place several items on a pallet or in a bin and move them all at once using a mechanical device like a lift truck or handcart.
2. Can the load be broken into smaller loads? Instead of moving one large box it may be possible to move the contents of the box with several trips, carrying smaller loads.
3. Can I get help to lift the load? If you have to lift a heavy or awkward load by hand you may need a second person to help you.

Another point about lifting is to think ahead. Do not place things on the floor that will have to be lifted later. Use a shelf, table or a bin with a spring bottom that rises as the load is removed. Do not stack material past your shoulder height.

Both tests are written from the same learning outcomes; only the learning style is different. You can be confident that whichever test you choose your students will receive the same Health and Safety information.

The Passport to Safety 101 test is available to teachers in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick and will be an integral part in ensuring that students with alternative learning needs are aware of their rights and know how to stay safe at work.

Register your students today by following the regular registration instructions for your jurisdiction.