ethical issues in business Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 EIT, Author Gay Robertson, 2019
Implications for you… You must take reasonable care for your own health and safety
Health & Safety at work … you can read this pdf download OR watch the video (same information) by Worksafe (23 mins) URL: http://www.worksafe.govt.nz/worksafe/hswa/tools-and-resources/HSWA-presentation Close the Internet You will go back to the presentation Go back to the workbook and follow until you need to go to Slide 4
Identify, assess and manage risks to you … Look for Risks Assess the Risks Prioritise the Risk Study the Risks Consider your Options Get to work – solution in place Read this:
Guidelines for you Best practice guidelines for computer users: Avoiding Gradual Process Injury or OOS or RSI:
Penalties There are a range of penalties under this Act, depending on the seriousness of the breach WorkSafe inspectors can issue a fine of up to $50,000 for an individual or $250,000 for a company In serious cases prosecutions can be made resulting in fines of up to $600,000 for an individual or $3,000,000 for a PCBU (person conducting a business or undertaking - this includes individuals, partnerships, companies and associations) ESC to close the presentation
Keeping your employees safe The website has lots of ideas about you to help your workers keep healthy and safe to avoid penalties!! https://worksafe.govt.nz/the-toolshed/ ESC to close the presentation