1. Section 11.2 Safety on the Job
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2. Rules and procedures for maintaining a safe workplace
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Rules and procedures for maintaining a safe workplace
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3. How to respond to emergencies on the job
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Summarize the role of the employer and the employee in protecting the environment
How to respond to emergencies on the job

4. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
Awareness of factors that affect safety in the workplace will protect you and your coworkers.

5. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
KEY TERMS
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
workers’ compensation
repetitive stress injuries
ergonomics
first aid

6. Safety on the Job
Workplace accidents cost businesses billions of dollars annually in:
lost wages,
medical expenses, and
insurance claims.

7. Safety on the Job The Government’s Role
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the branch of the Department of Labor that sets job safety standards and inspects job sites.

8. Safety on the Job The Government’s Role
If a company fails to meet OSHA standards, it can face fines and other penalties.

9. Safety on the Job The Government’s Role
Workers’ compensation is a state-run social insurance program that provides benefits to workers injured on the job and to dependents of workers killed on the job.

10. Safety on the Job Employers’ Roles
Employers must do the following:
Provide a workplace free from health and accident hazards.
Provide safety equipment and materials and teach employees how to use them.
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11. Safety on the Job Employers’ Roles
Inform employees when materials or conditions are hazardous.
Keep records of job-related illnesses and injuries.
Safely dispose of all hazardous waste.

12. Safety on the Job Employers’ Roles
Repetitive stress injuries are injuries caused by repeating the same motions over and over.
Ergonomics is the applied science of designing work areas and tools that are safe, comfortable, and efficient.

13. Workers’ Responsibilities
Safety on the Job
Workers’ Responsibilities
Workers must:
Learn to perform their job safely.
Know how to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot tools and equipment.
Report unsafe conditions or practices immediately.

14. Responding to Emergencies
Your safety and the safety of your coworkers can depend on your awareness of what to do during an emergency.
First aid is action taken in a physical emergency before help arrives.

15. Responding to Emergencies
Before you act:
Survey the accident scene.
Figure out what has already happened.
Determine what may happen next.

16. Provide A-I-D
The American Red Cross guidelines for helping someone who has been injured are:
Ask for help. Call 911.
Intervene, but ask the victim first.
Do no further harm. Do not move a victim whose back or neck may be broken.

17. Check-Call-Care
The American Red Cross guidelines for helping someone who has been injured are:
Check –Calmly survey the scene and make sure that it is safe for you to approach.
Call – Call out for help.
Care – Give basic medical assistance until help arrives.

18. Safety Roles and Responsibilities
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11.2
Safety Roles and Responsibilities
EMPLOYERS’
ROLE
WORKERS’
ROLE
GOVERNMENT
ROLE
Provide safe workplace.
Use proper equipment.
Provide safety information.
Record job-related illnesses/injuries.
Report unsafe conditions.
Learn to perform job safely.
Legislate workers’ compensation laws.
Regulate through OSHA.
Chapter 11 • Workplace Health and Safety
Succeeding in the World of Work

19. CAREER CHECKLIST Make your health and safety your highest priority.
Ensuring Your Health and Safety…
Make your health and safety your highest priority.
Maintain a clean and clutter-free workspace.
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20. CAREER CHECKLIST
Ensuring Your Health and Safety…
Report any hazardous conditions to the appropriate people and make suggestions for making a work area or work process safer.
Undergo thorough training for any safety procedures at your workplace.
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21. CAREER CHECKLIST
Ensuring Your Health and Safety…
Inform yourself of any safety regulations that apply to your work setting.
Report any accidents to your supervisor immediately.
Never place yourself in a position that feels unsafe or uncomfortable.
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22. CAREER CHECKLIST
Ensuring Your Health and Safety…
Trust your own instincts—don’t give in to pressure from coworkers or your boss to put yourself at risk.

23. Fire When fire breaks out:
Leave the building immediately. Do not use the elevator.
Stay close to the floor if you cannot leave.
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24. Fire Put your hand on doors before opening them to check for heat.
If your clothes catch fire, stop, drop, and roll.
Don’t try to put the fire out yourself.

25. Earthquakes When an earthquake strikes:
Stay inside. Move to a doorway or under a table or desk.
If you are outside, stand in the open, away from trees, poles, and buildings.

26. Hurricanes When a hurricane threatens:
Listen to bulletins from the National Weather Service.
Be prepared with candles and matches, a flashlight, and a battery- operated radio.
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27. Hurricanes
At home, board up windows and doors. Tie down loose objects and furniture.
If evacuation is ordered, follow police instructions.

28. Tornadoes When a tornado threatens:
Go indoors and stay away from windows. Hallways and basements are safest.
Cover yourself with a mattress or blanket.

29. Key Concept Checkpoint
SECTION 11.2 REVIEW
Key Concept Checkpoint
Comprehension
What does the acronym OSHA stand for, and how does OSHA help workers?
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30. Key Concept Checkpoint
SECTION 11.2 REVIEW
Key Concept Checkpoint
Comprehension
How might you protect the environment at work?
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31. Key Concept Checkpoint
SECTION 11.2 REVIEW
Key Concept Checkpoint
Comprehension
How can clear thinking skills help you in an emergency situation?
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32. Key Concept Checkpoint
SECTION 11.2 REVIEW
Key Concept Checkpoint
Critical Thinking
Why must the government play such an active role in ensuring safety in the workplace?

33. End of Section 11.2 Safety on the Job
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