1. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Chapter 16 Managing Workplace Safety & Health 16-1

2. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Describe the extent of the employer’s responsibility to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Explain the reasons for safety and health laws and the costs and obligations they impose on employers. Identify the basic provisions of worker’s compensation laws and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 16-2 Chapter 16 Objectives

3. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall Develop an awareness of contemporary health and safety issues, including AIDS, workplace violence, smoking in the workplace, cumulative trauma disorders, fetal protection, hazardous chemicals and genetic testing. Describe the features of safety programs and understand the reasons for and the effects of programs designed to enhance employee well-being. 16-3 Chapter 16 Objectives

4. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  State level laws  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 16-4 Workers Compensation

5. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall  Federal Law (1970)  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 information  Enforced by OSH Administration 16-5 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

6. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-6 Occupational Safety and Health Administration  Develops Occupational Standards  Variances  Temporary  Permanent  Workplace Inspections  Employer can request search warrant  Citations and Penalties  Issue Fines  Free Consultation Service

7. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-7 Workplace Safety and Law  The OSH Review Commission (OSHRC)  Reviews OSHA rulings  The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)  Research institution  Helps OSHA create new standards  State Programs  The Effectiveness of OSHA

8. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-8 Managing Workplace Safety and Health Managing Contemporary Safety, Health, and Behavioral Issues

9. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-9 HIV and AIDS  Blood borne Pathogen Standards (1992)  Test after job offer is made  Results confidential  Must provide accommodations  Effective policy should:  Outline procedures  Educate the workforce

10. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-10 Avoiding Sabotage

11. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-11 Avoiding Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD)  Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs)  Repetitive stress disorders  Costs employers more than $40 billion a year

12. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-12 Other Health & Safety Issues  Hearing Impairment  Many negative health effects  Occupational Noise Exposure Standard  Fetal Protection  Hazardous Chemicals  Identify chemicals  Train employees on how to handle them  Genetic Testing  Genetic Info Nondiscrimination Act (2008)

13. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-13 Safety and Health Programs  Effective Safety 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. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-14 Safety and Health Programs  EAP—Employee Assistance Programs  Burnout  Emotional exhaustion  Depersonalization  Reduced personal accomplishment  Wellness programs  Incentives can encourage employees to join

15. Copyright ©2012 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Prentice Hall 16-15 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

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