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CHAPTER 16: MANAGING WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH "A GOOD HEAD AND A GOOD HEART ARE ALWAYS A FORMIDABLE COMBINATION.“ NELSON MANDELA MGT 3513 Please remember to turn off & put away electronic devices
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Announcements
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TOP 10 DANGEROUS JOB OR NOT?
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Job related deaths United StatesMississippi Total fatalities in 2008 521480 Total fatalities in 2009 455164
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Injuries in the United States http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2006/nov/wk3/art01.txt Most common injuries
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Questions on Workers’ Compensation (WC) Why is it that states may differ in terms of workers’ compensation? What is the main goal of workers’ compensation? According to your text, why do organizations have an incentive to maintain a safe workplace?
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Questions on Workers’ Compensation (WC) Explain the doctrine of contributory negligence Explain the fellow-servant rule
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Questions on Workers’ Compensation (WC) What are the stated goals of WC? What are the requirements for an injury to be covered by WC?
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Questions on Workers’ Compensation (WC) What are the stated goals of WC? What are the requirements for an injury to be covered by WC?
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Questions on Workers’ Compensation (WC) What are the benefits of WC? What 2 factors affect the cost of WC insurance? How are companies trying to control WC costs?
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Workplace Safety http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/cracking- workplace-safety-10503828 http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/cracking- workplace-safety-10503828 Questions: What could Cintas have done to prevent workplace deaths? What is a lost-time accident? How do companies feel about recording lost-time accidents/injuries?
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Questions on OSHA Explain OSHA What are the three major obligations of the OSHA?
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http://www.osha.gov/Publ ications/osha3165.pdf http://osha.gov/recordkee ping/new-osha300form1- 1-04.pdf http://osha.gov/ http://www.osha.gov/Publ ications/osha3165.pdf http://osha.gov/recordkee ping/new-osha300form1- 1-04.pdf http://osha.gov/ OSHA Poster
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Frequently cited OSHA Violations (2014) Fall protection Scaffolding Hazard communication Respiratory protection Powered industrial trucks
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OSHA Facts Employers cannot __________ against employees for complaining to OSHA seeking or participating in an OSHA inspection testifying in any proceeding related to an OSHA inspection.
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OSHA cites 3 companies in Mississippi (1/15/10) Mustang Engineering, L.P. Grand Bluff Construction LLC Priority Energy Services Incident: explosion at meter station construction site in Raleigh, MS 1 death 2 injuries Penalties: $189,400 total
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Explain each of the following responsibilities of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (this administration enforces OSHA) Occupational standards Variances Workplace inspections Citations and penalties
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Workplace Violence What forms can violence in the workplace take? What is negligent hiring?
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Workplace Violence Are employees in some occupations more likely than others to face workplace violence?
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Avoiding Violence ________ applicants thoroughly Implement zero-tolerance policy Report all threats to police Encourage respect and ____________ Take advantage of ____________ programs Be careful when disciplining or ___________
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Warning Signs Direct threats or verbal abuse Fascination with ___________ An intense anger that doesn’t diffuse over time A history of ___________ Paranoia ____________changes in personality Marital, financial, substance abuse, psychological problems
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Safety Programs What is an employee assistance program? What is burnout? What are consequences of burnout? What is a wellness program?
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