All Rights Reserved AAM 2053 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Dr. Khairunneezam Mohd Noor FKP USIM DrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 4 – 1

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 2 DrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 2 All Rights Reserved SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK 7 CHAPTER

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 3 PREVIEW  The provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act which affect employers.  The importance of encouraging safe work practices and healthy lifestyles amongst employees.  Reducing incidences of sexual harassment at work.  The need for a planned programme to reduce violence at the workplace.  Programmes and activities which can improve the health and wellness of employees.

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 4 THE HEAVY COST OF ACCIDENTS  Medical bills  Wages of workers on medical leave  Damage to equipment and materials  Overtime work  Employee replacement costs, in case of fatal accident

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 5 THE HEAVY COST OF ACCIDENTS (cont.)  Time cost of supervisors, management and colleagues  Lowered morale of employees  Poor public image

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 6 Causes of Accidents, 2007 CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS  Technical causes  Human causes  Environmental causes Cause Percentage  Struck by object50  Falls27  Caught in object12  Struck by falling object 10 Source: SOCSO CausePercentage  Exposed to extreme heat, electricity or other dangerous substance, including radiation 1

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 7 CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS (cont.) Employees’ problems lead to accidents:  Faulty attitudes  Impulsiveness  Low attention span  Irresponsibility  Drinking and drug abuse  Nervousness and fear  Faulty judgement of speed and distance  Worry and depression  Fatigue

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 8 EMPLOYEE HEALTH ISSUES Common health hazards at work include:  Use of organic chemicals and toxic substances  Fumes, dust and smoke  Radiation  Infection  Noise and vibration levels  Extreme temperatures

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 9 WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK?  The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)  The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)  Employers  Employees Everyone is responsible for safety and health at work, especially:

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 10 THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) To ensure the safety and health of persons at work, the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, lays down a number of requirements which must be complied with by employers and employees.

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 11 SAFETY POLICIES  Draft a SAFETY POLICY  Communicate it to employees  Revise it as necessary All employers with more than five employees are required under OSHA to:

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 12 APPOINTMENT OF A QUALIFIED SAFETY OFFICER Employers in designated industries are required under OSHA to employ a qualified safety officer.

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 13 APPOINTMENT OF A QUALIFIED SAFETY OFFICER (cont.)  Building and engineering construction  Ship building (with more than 100 workers)  Gas and petroleum (with more than 100 workers)  Chemical industry (with more than 100 workers)  Metal industry (with more than 100 workers) Appointment compulsory in high-risk industries:

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 14 APPOINTMENT OF A QUALIFIED SAFETY OFFICER (cont.)  Wood working industry (with more than 100 workers)  Cement industry (with more than 100 workers)  Other manufacturing industries (with more than 500 workers)

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 15 QUALIFIED SAFETY OFFICERS  a recognized diploma in OSH, or  a minimum of 10 years’ experience in OSH, or  have completed a training programme in OSH recognized by the Ministry of Human Resources. A qualified safety officer is one who is registered with DOSH. To be eligible for registration, the applicant must have:

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 16 APPOINTMENT OF A SAFETY COMMITTEE OSHA requires all employers with 40 or more employees to appoint a SAFETY COMMITTEE. The committee must meet at least once in 3 months. Minutes must be kept. The committee members must be provided with safety training by their employer.

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 17 APPOINTMENT OF A SAFETY COMMITTEE (cont.) The functions of the committee include:  Establishing policies on safety and health matters, including the setting of rules and regulations.  Conducting an inspection of the workplace, at least once in 3 months.  Analysing records on accidents and health problems.

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 18 APPOINTMENT OF A SAFETY COMMITTEE (cont.)  Investigating accidents and unsafe conditions and making recommendations to prevent similar occurrences.  Planning and executing safety and health awareness programmes.  Recommending the purchase of suitable safety equipment, where relevant.

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 19 REPORTING ACCIDENTS Accidents have to be reported to the relevant authorities:  When a Malaysian worker is involved in an accident, or occupational disease, his employer must report to SOCSO and DOSH.  When a foreign worker is involved in an accident, or occupational disease, his employer must report to the Labour Department and the relevant insurance company.

All Rights ReservedDrNeezamNoorFKPUSIM2014 Chapter 7 – 20 REVIEW  The provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act which affect employers.  The importance of encouraging safe work practices and healthy lifestyles amongst employees.  Reducing incidences of sexual harassment at work.  The need for a planned programme to reduce violence at the workplace.  Programmes and activities which can improve the health and wellness of employees.