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Chapter 13 Health and Safety

Introduction management has both legal and moral responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy workplace work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses are costly cost of lost productivity to U.S. companies surpasses $100 billion annually. Enter: This is a link to www.OSHA.gov Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

The Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA 1970 federal legislation established health and safety standards authorized inspections and fines for violations empowered OSH Administration to ensure standards are met requires employers to keep records of illnesses and injuries, and calculate accident ratios applies to almost every U.S. business engaged in interstate commerce Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

The Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA’s Five Inspection Priorities imminent danger: where an accident is about to occur accidents that have led to serious injuries or death: Employer must report within 8 hours employee complaints: employees have right to call OSHA Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

The Occupational Safety and Health Act 4. inspection of industries with the highest injury or illness rates meat processing roofing and sheet metal transportation lumber and wood products chemical processing warehousing 5. random inspection Supreme Court ruled (Marshall v. Barlow’s Inc., 1978) that employers are not required to let OSHA inspectors enter without search warrants most attorneys recommend companies cooperate with inspectors Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

The Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA’s Record-Keeping Requirements industries with high incidences of injury (incident rates) must keep records for OSHA basis for record-keeping is Form 300 must report any work-related illness; report injuries that require medical treatment besides first aid, involve loss of consciousness, restriction of work or motion, or transfer to another job incidence rate: number of illnesses, injuries or lost workdays per 100 full-time workers Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

The Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA Punitive Actions Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 allows fines up to $70,000 if violation is severe, willful and repetitive fines can be for safety violations or failure to keep adequate records courts have backed criminal charges against executives when they have willfully violated health and safety laws Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

OSHA: A Resource for Employers OSHA also helps small businesses and entrepreneurs by 1. fostering management and employee involvement 2. offering worksite analysis 3. teaching hazard prevention and control 4. training employees, supervisors, managers The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is a government agency that researches and makes recommendations to prevent work-related illness and injury. Logo is a link to http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues workplace violence indoor air quality smoke-free environment repetitive stress injuries STRESS! Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues workplace violence at-risk workers are those who exchange money and/or interact primarily with the public, make deliveries, work alone or in small groups, and work late-night or early morning hours recommended HRM actions: develop a plan, including review of policies and employee treatment; respect to workers is paramount train supervisors to identify and deal with troubled employees implement stronger security mechanisms prepare employees to deal with violent situations Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues indoor air quality a building is “sick” if it contains harmful airborne chemicals, asbestos, or indoor pollution suggestions for keeping the environment healthy: make sure workers get enough fresh air avoid suspect building materials and furnishings test new buildings for toxins before occupancy provide a smoke-free environment keep air ducts clean and dry pay attention to workers’ complaints Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues smoke-free environment Costs of smokers: increased health premiums absenteeism lost productivity due to smoke breaks maintenance costs harm to coworkers by second-hand smoke smoking bans should take a phased-in approach Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues smoke-free environment smoke-free policies at work include banning smoking or restricting it to properly ventilated designated areas employees should be involved in phase-in of programs some employers offer incentives and help for employees to stop smoking Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues repetitive stress injuries injuries resulting from continuous, repetitive movements, such as typing also referred to as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) the most frequent injury is carpal tunnel syndrome, which occurs in the wrist ergonomics, or fitting the work environment to the individual, can prevent repetitive motion injuries See http://www.office-ergo.com/a.htm for specific tips. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues STRESS! we feel negative stress in the face of constraints, demands, and pressure stress costs U.S. corporations almost $300 billion annually The American Institute of Stress, www.stress.org, offers a wealth of information, including this questionnaire that assesses stress levels: http://www.stress.org/topic-workplace.htm Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues Common Causes of Stress organizational organizational personal personal Task demands - job design, working conditions, physical layout, work quotas. Role demands - conflicts, overload and ambiguity. Interpersonal demands -lack of social support and poor interpersonal relationships. Organizational structure Organizational leadership Family issues Personal economic problems Inherent personality characteristics – type A / type B dichotomy Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues Symptoms of Stress physiological (increased blood pressure, headaches, increased pulse rate) are the most difficult to observe psychological (increased tension and anxiety, boredom, procrastination) can lead to productivity decreases behavioral (increased smoking or substance consumption, sleep disorders) also affect the organization What HR Can Do match individuals to their jobs clarify expectations redesign jobs offer involvement and participation Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues Reducing Stress Dilemmas for HRM include: balancing the need to energize people with the need to minimize dysfunctional stress deciding how much an employer can intrude on employees’ personal lives Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Contemporary Health and Safety Issues Burnout Burnout is a function of three concerns: chronic emotional stress with emotional and/or physical exhaustion lowered job productivity dehumanizing of jobs Four techniques HR can use to reduce burnout: 1. identification 2. prevention 3. mediation 4. remediation Take this quiz if you think you are approaching burnout at work: http://stress.about.com/library/burnout/bl_job_burnout_quiz.htm Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

Employee Assistance Programs A Brief History of EAPs extension of 1940’s programs to help employees with alcohol-related problems cost-effective counseling to help employees overcome problems such as: substance abuse bereavement child-parent problems marriage problems Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

The Employee Assistance Program EAPs Today provides employees visits with counselors at company expense; usually visits are off-site help control rising health insurance costs employees and supervisors must be familiar with and trust the program and perceive EAPs as worthwhile confidentiality is guaranteed for every dollar spent on EAP programs, studies estimate a return of $5.00 to $16.00 in savings Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

The Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs programs to keep employees healthy; include smoking cessation, physical fitness, weight control, etc. designed to cut employer health costs and lower absenteeism employees must view programs as having value must have top management support should also provide services for employees’ families need opportunities for employee input Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

International Safety and Health International Health Issues/Needs an up-to-date health certificate providing records of employee vaccinations a general first aid kit should include over-the-counter and prescription medications and other supplies that might not be available to U.S. workers abroad emergency plans help expatriates anticipate medical needs and locate resources U.S. Department of State “hotline” provides travel alerts about such issues as terrorist activity or disease outbreaks security concerns prompt recommendations regarding travel modes, attire, and “blending in” Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins

True or False? 1. It’s not management’s responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace. False! 2. OSHA applies to almost every U.S. business engaged in interstate commerce. True! 3. Most attorneys recommend companies cooperate with OSHA inspectors. 4. Smoking bans work best when they take a “cold turkey” approach. 5. HR should clarify expectations of employees in an effort to reduce worker stress. 6. EAPs give employees visits with counselors at the company’s expense. Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 10/e, DeCenzo/Robbins