Safety and Health Chapter 16
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Chapter 16
Managing Workplace
Safety & Health
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Chapter 16 Objectives
Describe the extent of the employer’s
responsibility to maintain a safe and
healthy work environment.
Explain the reasons for safety and health
laws and the costs and obligations they
impose on employers.
Identify the basic provisions of worker’s
compensation laws and the Occupational
Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
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Chapter 16 Objectives
Develop an awareness of contemporary
health and safety issues, including AIDS,
workplace violence, smoking in the
workplace, cumulative trauma disorders,
fetal protection, hazardous chemicals and
genetic testing.
Describe the features of safety programs
and understand the reasons for and the
effects of programs designed to enhance
employee well-being.
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Workers Compensation
State level laws
Compensation for work-related illness
Benefits paid to employees
Total disability and Impairment
benefits
Survivor benefits
Medical expense benefits
Rehabilitation benefits
Premiums based on safety record
Firms and states trying to cut costs
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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Federal Law (1970)
Requires employers to:
Provide a safe and healthy work environment
Comply with occupation safety and health
standards
Keep records of occupation injuries and
illnesses
Provide employees with hazardous substance
information
Enforced by OSH Administration
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Develops Occupational Standards
Variances
Temporary
Permanent
Workplace Inspections
Employer can request search
warrant
Citations and Penalties
Issue Fines
Free Consultation Service
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Workplace Safety and Law
The OSH Review Commission (OSHRC)
Reviews OSHA rulings
The National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Research institution
Helps OSHA create new standards
State Programs
The Effectiveness of OSHA
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Managing Workplace Safety and Health
Managing Contemporary
Safety, Health, and Behavioral
Issues
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HIV and AIDS
Blood borne Pathogen Standards
(1992)
Test after job offer is made
Results confidential
Must provide accommodations
Effective policy should:
Outline procedures
Educate the workforce
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Avoiding Sabotage
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Avoiding Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD)
Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)
Repetitive stress disorders
Costs employers more than $40
billion a year
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Other Health & Safety Issues
Hearing Impairment
Many negative health effects
Occupational Noise Exposure Standard
Fetal Protection
Hazardous Chemicals
Identify chemicals
Train employees on how to handle them
Genetic Testing
Genetic Info Nondiscrimination Act
(2008)
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Safety and Health Programs
Effective Safety Programs
Safety committee with participation by all
Communicate safety with multimedia
approach
Instruct supervisors in safety issues
Use incentives, awards, and positive
reinforcement
Communicate and enforce safety rules
Engage in regular self-inspection
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Safety and Health Programs
EAP—Employee Assistance Programs
Burnout
Emotional exhaustion
Depersonalization
Reduced personal accomplishment
Wellness programs
Incentives can encourage employees
to join
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Summary and Conclusions
Employees
have right to safe
workplace
Need to create “safety culture”
Management must set example for
employees
Don’t discount benefits of healthy
workforce
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