1. 5-1 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Managing Workplace Safety and Health Chapter 16

2. 5-2 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Workplace safety and the law  Workers Compensation  OSHA  Managing contemporary safety, health, and behavioral Issues  Other safety and heath programs  Safety programs  Employee wellness  EAP Chapter 16 Overview

3. 5-3 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  State level laws Workers Compensation   Compensation for work-related illness   Benefits paid to employees   Total disability and Impairment benefits   Survivor benefits   Medical expense benefits   Rehabilitation benefits   Premiums based on safety record   Firms and states trying to cut costs

4. 5-4 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Federal law (1970) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)   Requires employers to:   Provide a safe and healthy work environment   Comply with occupation safety and health standards   Keep records of occupation injuries and illnesses   Provide employees with hazardous substance info   Enforced by OSH Administration

5. 5-5 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Develops Occupational Standards  Variances  Temporary  Permanent  Workplace Inspections  Employer can request search warrant  Citations and Penalties  Free Consultation Service OSH Administration

6. 5-6 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  The OSH Review Commission (OSHRC)  Reviews OSHA rulings Workplace Safety and the Law   The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)   Research institution   Helps OSHA create new standards   State Programs   The Effectiveness of OSHA

7. 5-7 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Managing Workplace Safety and Health  Managing Contemporary Safety, Health, and Behavioral Issues

8. 5-8 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Bloodborne Pathogen Standards (1992)  Test after job offer is made  Results confidential  Must provide accommodations  Effective policy should:  Outline procedures  Educate the workforce HIV and AIDS

9. 5-9 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Assaults, threats, sabotage...  Estimated annual cost: $36 billion   About 70% of US employers do not have a policy addressing violence   Domestic violence spillover   Absenteeism, tardiness, poor performance …  —  Sabotage—at person or organization   Screen employees carefully   Avoid negligent hiring Violence in the Workplace

10. 5-10 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Avoiding Sabotage

11. 5-11 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)  Repetitive stress disorders  Costs employers more than $40 billion a year Avoiding CTDs

12. 5-12 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Hearing Impairment  Many negative health effects  Occupational Noise Exposure Standard Managing Workplace Safety and Health   Fetal Protection   Hazardous Chemicals   Identify chemicals   Train employees on how to handle them   Genetic Testing   Genetic Info Nondiscrimination Act (2008)

13. 5-13 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Effective Safety Programs Safety and Health Programs   Safety committee with participation by all   Communicate safety with multimedia approach   Instruct supervisors in safety issues   Use incentives, awards, and positive reinforcement   Communicate and enforce safety rules   Engage in regular self-inspection

14. 5-14 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  EAP—Employee Assistance Programs Safety and Health Programs   Burnout   Emotional exhaustion   Depersonalization   Reduced personal accomplishment   Wellness programs   Incentives can encourage employees to join   Can’t punish those who don’t

15. 5-15 Copyright ©2010 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Summary and Conclusions  Employees have right to safe workplace  Need to create “safety culture”  Management must set example for Employees  Don’t discount benefits of healthy workforce