1. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-1 Managing Workplace Safety and Health Managing Workplace Safety and Health Chapter 16

2. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-2 Describe the extent of the employer’s responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy work environmentDescribe the extent of the employer’s responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy work environment Explain the reasons for safety and health laws & the costs and obligations they impose on employeesExplain the reasons for safety and health laws & the costs and obligations they impose on employees Identify the basic provisions of workers’ compensation laws and the Occupational Safety and Health ActIdentify the basic provisions of workers’ compensation laws and the Occupational Safety and Health Act Develop an awareness of contemporary health and safety issues, including AIDS, workplace violence, smoking in the workplace…Develop an awareness of contemporary health and safety issues, including AIDS, workplace violence, smoking in the workplace… Describe the features of safety programs & understand the reasons for and the effects of programs designed to enhance employee well-beingDescribe the features of safety programs & understand the reasons for and the effects of programs designed to enhance employee well-being Chapter 16 Overview

3. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-3 Workers’ Compensation Benefits to worker’s compensationBenefits to worker’s compensation 1.Total disability benefits 2.Impairment benefits 3.Survivor benefits 4.Medical expense benefits 5.Rehabilitation benefits Workplace Safety and the Law

4. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-4 The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) OSHA – A federal law that requires employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment, comply with specific occupational safety and health standards, and keep records of occupational injuries and illnesses.OSHA – A federal law that requires employers to provide a safe and healthy work environment, comply with specific occupational safety and health standards, and keep records of occupational injuries and illnesses. Workplace Safety and the Law

5. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-5 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational StandardsOccupational Standards VariancesVariances Workplace InspectionsWorkplace Inspections Citations and PenaltiesCitations and Penalties Workplace Safety and the Law

6. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-6 The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC)The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) State ProgramsState Programs The Effectiveness of OSHAThe Effectiveness of OSHA Workplace Safety and the Law

7. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-7 Managing Workplace Safety and Health Managing Contemporary Safety, Health, and Behavioral IssuesManaging Contemporary Safety, Health, and Behavioral Issues

8. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-8 AIDSAIDS – OSHA’s involvement – ADA and the manager’s role Violence in the WorkplaceViolence in the Workplace – Reducing assaults and threats – Reducing threats from sabotage Managing Workplace Safety and Health

9. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-9 Key Components of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standards

10. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-10 Managing Workplace Safety and Health

11. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-11 Smoking in the Workplace Smoking tobacco might seem like a private matter that should have nothing to do with the workplace. However, a growing number of countries are taking steps to limit smoking in public places, including the workplace.

12. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-12 Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) – Ergonomics Hearing ImpairmentHearing Impairment Fetal Protection, Hazardous Chemicals, and Genetic TestingFetal Protection, Hazardous Chemicals, and Genetic Testing Managing Workplace Safety and Health

13. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-13 Avoiding CTDs: The Do’s and Don’ts

14. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-14 Safety ProgramsSafety Programs They include the formation of a safety committee and participation by all departments within the companyThey include the formation of a safety committee and participation by all departments within the company They communicate safety with a multimedia approachThey communicate safety with a multimedia approach They use incentives, awards, and positive reinforcement to encourage safe behaviorThey use incentives, awards, and positive reinforcement to encourage safe behavior They communicate safety rules and enforce themThey communicate safety rules and enforce them They use safety directors and/or the safety committee to engage in regular self-inspection and accident researchThey use safety directors and/or the safety committee to engage in regular self-inspection and accident research Safety and Health Programs

15. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-15 Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) Burnout – A stress syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.Burnout – A stress syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. Wellness programsWellness programs The rewards of good health habitsThe rewards of good health habits Managing Workplace Safety and Health

16. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-16 Wellness Programs

17. (c) 2007 by Prentice Hall16-17 Summary and Conclusions Workplace safety and the lawWorkplace safety and the law Managing contemporary safety, health, and behavioral issuesManaging contemporary safety, health, and behavioral issues Safety and health programsSafety and health programs