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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Falls under both federal and provincial jurisdictions Establishes comprehensive health standards Authorizes inspections Allows authorities to monitor compliance

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Common Concepts in Health and Safety Statutes Share responsibility Workers’ rights Health and safety duties

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Workers’ Rights Under Health and Safety Legislation Right to participate in resolving health and safety concerns Right to know about potential hazards Right to refuse work that might be dangerous to their own health and safety or that of another worker As members of joint health and safety committees, the right to stop work if they determine that it is dangerous

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Enforcing Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Government officers may enter workplace at any time, without notification, to monitor compliance with legislation Employers, managers, and workers may, as a last resort, be prosecuted in courts

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Cost of Accidents Workers’ Compensation premiums Time lost to injury Time to investigate accidents Damage to equipment and materials Work stoppages

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Accident Prevention Measures Education Skill training Engineering Protection devices Regulation enforcement

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Ensuring Job Safety Management needs feedback Safety should be part of culture Safety committees empower employees to maintain safe environment

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Dealing with Workplace Violence Review policies and employee treatment Train managers to identify and deal with troubled employees Implement security mechanisms

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Current Issues in Workplace Health Sick building syndrome Smoke-free environments Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs)

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Keeping the Workplace Healthy Make sure workers get enough fresh air Avoid suspect building materials and furnishings Test new buildings for toxins Provide a smoke-free environment Keep air ducts clean and dry Pay attention to workers’ complaints

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Stress May be positive or negative Symptoms can be physiological, psychological, or behavioural

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Chronic Stress: Burnout Emotional and/or physical exhaustion, with lowered job productivity Steps to combat burnout include: 1. Identification 2. Prevention 3. Mediation 4. Remediation

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) Extensions of alcohol-related counselling Now cover variety of personal issues Allow confidential visitors with off-site counsellors Help control rising health insurance costs Require atmosphere of trust

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd Wellness Programs Programs designed to keep employees healthy and cut health-related issues Include smoking cessation, physical fitness, weight control

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Templer Cattaneo De Cenzo Robbins John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd International Health and Safety Cultural differences exist regarding safe working conditions Health certificates, first aid kits, and emergency plans help Canadian workers abroad DFAIT provides travel advisories regarding teorrorism, natural disasters, etc.