... 1.2 Workplace Safety Defined 1 2.0 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS 2 2.1 Workplace Injury Statistics 2 2.2 Types of Safety Training 6 2.3 Negative Association with Training 10 2.4 Positive Association with Training 12 3.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 14 3.1Why safety training in a workplace is a necessity? 14 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1 Types of injury 5 2 List of hazards of a job 6 3 Specific Precautions Requirement 7 REFERENCES………………………………………………………………………………18 APPENDIX ………….19 | Introduction Background Today’s workplaces consist of workers who are not educated enough about safety training and the effects this has on employee and the organization. Workers who are well trained are less likely to have injuries; less likely to causes other incidents (such as property damage) and if they are trained they are able to get the work done in a timely manner and most importantly safety. To have a safe environment, everyone must take action to prevent an injury by taking time to ensure procedures are followed. This paper will discuss the benefits of educating workers on safety training and explore the necessary types of training available in a workplace and make recommendations...
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...March 11, 2014 Legal, Safety, and Regulatory Requirements Introduction Law and regulations are in place to systematize and encourage workplace safety. According to the bureau of labor statistics, between 2010 and 2013 here in Texas there average of workplace injuries was 433 each year and between the years of 2008 to 2011, an average of 564 work – related homicides ("Fact Sheet, workplace shootings and injuries," 2013, para. 2). As employees we have a right to a safe workplace according to the OSH Act (Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970). “The OSH Act was passed to prevent workers from being killed or seriously harmed at work. The Act created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which sets and enforces protective workplace safety and health standards ("You have the right to a safe workplace," 2013, para. 1) This paper reviews the effects of legal, safety and regulatory requirements. Deciphering what is the standards for common sense and compassion and has it been replaced with litigation in the workplace. What are the employee-related regulations in the workplace? Legal, safety, and regulatory Workers are entitled to a workplace that is not subject to risk and harm. Human resources managers follow the important standards of OSHA, limit the amount of hazardous chemicals in the workplace. Require the use of specific job-related safety practices and equipment. Educate employees on the information about hazards chemicals, standards for prevent of...
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...Ensuring Health And Safety At Workplaces Introduction In our day to day lives, accidents tend to occur under different circumstances some of which can be avoided. Most accidents are attributed to carelessness of which it is believed just a little carefulness could avoid and in the process reduce the many serious injuries incurred and even at times death or decapitation. Accidents are unplanned and unfortunate events that results in damage, injuries or upsets of some kind. This is the same even at workplaces. Most accidents at work places are sometimes as a result of carelessness. These accidents can be avoided if the following measures can be taken at the places of work. Management is committed to safety in the work place, employees are informed about accident prevention, consultation between the employer and employee takes place on a regular basis, there is a trusting relationship between the employer and staff and employees have actual input into the decision-making process. Employers and employees attitude towards accidents also contribute greatly towards preventing them from occurring. If both the employer and the employee approach safety at places of work with diligence, then these cases of accidents will be greatly reduced and inefficiency due to lose of time from work by employees will be avoided. The best method to achieve this is through cooperation of the two main partners (employer and employee who may be represented by unions), an approach known as the shared responsibility...
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...The aims and benefits of Occupational Health and Safety Management As known to all, there are always such-and-such potential hazards in people's work activities or work environment, which may cause property damage, be harmful to environment, affect human’s health and even cause injury or accident. People call the possibility of one or some danger causing incidents and its possible consequence as risk. The object of contemporary occupational health and safety management is the occupational safety and health risks. These hazards may be chemical, physical, biological, related to human work efficiency and others, the factors of which include personal factor, equipment factor, environmental factor and organizational and management factor. Occupational health and safety is a series of measures and the corresponding activities adloyee’s income, prevent employee from injury and create less stress from employee, thus employee may obtain more physical and psychological satisfaction. Occupational health and safety management includes accident investigation and recording, work system designing, examination of workplace, training, complete incentives, supervision and employee aids plan. What is a hazard? The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 defines a hazard as ‘anything (including work practices or procedures) that has the potential to harm the health or safety of a person’. Hazards can be grouped into five broad areas: o physical eg. noise, radiation, light...
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...Health and safety in the Business Workplace P1/M1– All work places need to ensure the health and safety of their employees, customers and any persons who will be entering the premises of a business. Businesses have a legal obligation to do so therefore Legal requirements have to be met and guidelines to be followed such as COSHH, RIDDOR, COMAH and other safety factors have to be followed. Legislations such as the Health and Safety Act 1974 ensured that all employers would have certain duties they must perform toward their employees and customers and what duties employees would have with other employees and customers, This act did not state that employers would have to take action in reducing any risks in the work place if it impossible or that the time, cost or trouble involved outweighed the risk. This Act just ensures businesses have good management and tackle any risks that occur in a sensible manner, unlike the next legislation. The Health and Safety at work Act 1999 ensure business follow guidelines implemented by the law. It gives more explicit instructions on what employers and employees must do within with workplace to keep it a healthy and safe environment. This Act states that A business or employer must do everything they can to reduce the Risk of any injury to an employee. If they do not only could they face legal action against an employee or customer they could face criminal legal action against the court for failing to follow the Health and Safety act Legislation...
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...STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE AND SAFETY ISSUES AMONG NURSES IN THE PHILIPPINES Abstract Personality differences among employees can lead to a tense and less productive work environment. Differences in race, gender, religious conviction, sexual orientation, and age can cause fear and uneasiness among employees. These feelings are often associated with confusion or powerlessness. Diversity and sensitivity training can assist employees in embracing each other’s unique qualities. “To accept differences, we have to understand differences, and there is no better way to do this than to learn to communicate with people who are different than you” (Lieberman, 2007). When employees feel overwhelmed, they can lose self-confidence, become irritable or act withdrawn. This behavior directly impacts productivity, and work becomes less rewarding. J. Segal, R. Segal, Horwitz, Jaffe-Gi[ http://www.termpaperwarehouse.com/essay-on/Managing-Stress-In-The-Workplace/54320 In this article, work-related problems among a sample of nurses in the Philippines are described. Cross-sectional data were collected through a self-administered survey during the Philippine Nurses Association 2007 convention by De Castro, A.B, et al. during the Philippine Nurses Association 2007 convention. Measures included four categories: work-related demographics, occupational injury/illness, reporting behavior, and safety concerns. Approximately 40% of nurses had experienced at least one injury or illness in the past year...
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...REASONING FOR CHOICE Occupational Health and Safety is a requirement between employers and employees, the public and witnesses that could be affected by poor work habits and the equipment. It is the employer’s obligation to provide a safe working environment and safety equipment for the staff. The reasoning behind the chose to implement Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is due to the fact that employees are aware but not in great depth. Promoting OHS is not only an advantage for the employees but also the management staff. The aim of legislations and obligations are to minimise the chance of an injury. As the employer there are certain obligations that are enforced to minimise the chance of an injury occurring. (Work Safe Victoria) mentions that in Victoria, workplace health and safety is governed by a system of laws, regulations and compliance codes which set out the responsibilities of employers and workers to ensure that safety is maintained at work. All the employees and management staff implement the OHS through The Act which sets out the key principles, duties and rights in relation to occupational health and safety. The main focus was by educating how to prevent injuries from arising in a workplace environment. Musculoskeletal disorders accounted for 33% of all workplace injuries and illnesses in 2011; sprains, strains and tears accounted for 38% of injuries (Gupta, 2013). Typically, injuries resulted from repetitive motion. Risk management is a four step...
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...Health and Safety of Workers in the Coca-Cola Company We believe that a safe and healthy workplace is a fundamental right of every person and also a business imperative. Our Workplace Rights Policy requires that we take responsibility for maintaining a productive workplace in every part of our Company by minimizing the risk of accidents, injury and exposure to health hazards for all of our associates and contractors. In addition, we’re working with our bottling partners to ensure health and safety risks are minimized for their employees and contract workers. The Coca-Cola Operating Requirements (KORE) defines the policies, standards and requirements for managing safety, the environment and quality throughout our operations. KORE also requires that our manufacturing and distribution facilities implement BS OHSAS 18001 (British Standard Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series 18001, a framework for an effective occupational health and safety management system) or an equivalent internationally recognized safety management system. To guide us in achieving a safe work environment for our associates, KORE defines a rigorous set of operational controls to manage known risks. The controls generally align with top global requirements and consensus standards. In addition, we audit the compliance of each of our manufacturing operations with applicable laws and regulations and our Company occupational safety and health requirements. We provide substantial safety training to our...
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...1) Employers operate disability management programs because it gives them a structured way to manage workplace costs associated with workplace illness and injury. Costs can be controlled through maintaining skilled workers and limiting absences to maintain a productive workforce. The program is also thought to “prevent workplace injury and illness and to accommodate workers in a manner that facilitates early and safe return to work.” (Management of Occupational Health and Safety, 2011, 329) I also feel that employers operate disability management programs as a way to keep themselves out of financial hardship and legal issues which could stem from a workplace injury or illness. The goal of a disability management program is for employers to have a set of proactive practices to “prevent or reduce workplace disability; to intervene early in the event of risk or injury; and to provide coordinated management and rehabilitation functions that promote workers’ recovery and safe and timely return to work.” (Management of Occupational Health and Safety, 2011, 329) I believe a common problem with disability management is that employers are focused on lowering the financial impact of injury or illness in the workplace. Due to this fact, the disability management practices tend to focus more on returning employees to work following an injury, rather than preventing the injury before it happens. I also think that the programs fall short following return to work because it is common...
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...[pic] FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND LANGUAGES SEMESTER SEPTEMBER 2012 OUMH 2203 ENGLISH FOR WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION MATRICULATION NO : 811029015900002 IDENTITY CARD NO. : 811029-01-5900 TELEPHONE NO. : 012-7410614 E-MAIL : cute_pirate81@yahoo.com LEARNING CENTRE : IPTHO / OUM BATU PAHAT REPORT ON THE PROBLEMS TO THE HEALTH AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVED SAFETY STANDARD OF AM CONSTRUCTION & HARDWARE SDN BHD Prepared for Hamzah bin Kahar ( Managing Director ) AM Construction & Hardware Sdn Bhd 28-30 , Jalan Pt Jalil 83000 Batu Pahat , Johor By Suhaily bt Heait ( Occupational Health Director ) AM Construction & Hardware Sdn bhd 28-30 , Jalan Pt Jalil 83000 Batu Pahat , Johor 16th October 2012 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL The Managing Director , AM Construction & Hardware Sdn Bhd , 28-30 , Jalan Pt Jalil , 83000 Batu Pahat , Johor . Dear Mr Hamzah bin Kahar , Enclosed is the report you requested in September on the problems related to the health and safety standards in AM Construction & Hardware Sdn Bhd . After the recent tour of the company , it was discovered that the operators were blatantly ignoring the safety standards of the company . The problems are stated as follow : 1. Manual handling of hand tools 2. Sharp objects and rubbish: syringes, broken glass and rusty metal 3. tripping...
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...the 1974 Royal Commission on Safety in Mines? a.|requirement for mandatory inspections| b.|standards for ventilation| c.|system of compensation for injured workers| d.|rights of workers| ANS: d PTS: 1 REF: p. 7 BLM: Remember 3. Which of the following is an example of an employer’s responsibility under OH&S legislation? a.|providing financial support for injured workers | b.|cleaning up the workplace before an inspection | c.|conducting research on health and safety issues| d.|preparing a written occupational health and safety policy | ANS: d PTS: 1 REF: p. 12 BLM: Remember 4. According to the text, what was the primary reason that supervisors on construction sites underestimated health and safety risks? a.|They could not recognize unsafe conditions. | b.|They believed that risks were unavoidable.| c.|They had not experienced any recent accidents.| d.|They were obsessed with meeting deadlines. | ANS: a PTS: 1 REF: p. 12 BLM: Remember 5. Which of the following is an economic benefit of effective OH&S programs? a.|a reduction in lost-time costs| b.|greater due diligence by employers | c.|workers look out for the safety of their coworkers | d.|improved health and safety provisions during collective bargaining| ANS: a PTS: 1 REF: p. 4 BLM: Remember 6. Given that injuries and illnesses stem from what workers “do” on the job, why is OH&S not managed by the production/operations function? a.|Safety is primarily a labour relations...
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...my view, zero-injury goals are unrealistic targets because I feel that it is impossible to prevent all injuries from happening. An employer only has so much control over what happens in the workplace. It is critical for the employer to ensure that jobs are done in a safe manner. This is usually done by training employees in health and safety, supervising the workplace, identifying and addressing hazards, etc. But what about when employees are injured at the workplace but not while they are doing work? For example, an employee could be walking down some stairs at the workplace and slip and get injured. There could be no hazards in the way and all the safety measures in place, such as railing. The employee could have been thinking of something worrisome in his/her life and therefore missed a step. This would result in an injury which in my view is impossible to prevent. An employer cannot control how an employee acts and goes about in the day. The employer has no control over employees taking shortcuts to meet deadlines, coming to work tired or sick, or just not performing the job safely even though the employee has been put through training and been made aware. These things among others could all be the potential cause of a workplace injury. An employer cannot control the thinking or human nature of an employee. This is why I feel that zero injury goals are unrealistic. It’s true that prevention and training play a part in not having a high rate of workplace injuries, but I feel...
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...Health and Safety Practices Plan Part Three Individual Health and Safety Practices Plan (Part Three), Occupational Safety Use research, articles, and your text to complete your paper. Identify two injury or illness on-the-job issues related to your chosen company. Evaluate, through research, the issues and the possible effects of those issues regarding the following: Workers Production Management Format Discuss the financial implications of the chosen organization. Include a discussion on employee and employer responsibility. Identify two occupational safety assessment techniques that may help you evaluate the occupational-related illness. Create an occupational safety and illness prevention strategy for the identification of on-the-job illnesses and safety. You may use components of existing plans from your research; however, your plan must be customized and specific to your selected business. Provide any supplemental materials and guidelines that might be used as part of the plan. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Health and Safety Practices Plan Part Three HRM/554 University of Phoenix April 15, 2012 Dr. Brian Frank Health and Safety Practices Plan Part Three There are more than 21 million workers in the auto manufacturing industry, and the perception of this industry is a high risk of occupation injury and illnesses. However, Together, with members of the...
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...Workplace Accident in Malaysia: Most Common Causes and Solutions Voon Mei Hui Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, Terengganu, Malaysia Abstract There are various reasons for an accident to happen in a workplace. It could results to either minimal accident or tragic accidents, causing minor injury, damage to equipment or even in some cases, major injury or death. Employees need to be alert and aware at all times to avoid accidents, while managers need to master and understand the most common causes for workplace accidents and be able to identify the risk factors early to prevent it. To achieve a goal successfully, a conducive and competitive working environment may help the organization to run their daily operation smoothly. Considering on the importance of safety at workplace, the Malaysian government has introduce efforts on executing safety and health policies through the enforcement of guidelines as well as conducting site safety seminars and certifications. According to the existing record indicated that the present Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) situation in the workplace is still adverse and below expectation. This paper discussed on the issue about the most common causes of workplace accidents among workers at workplace. This paper aims to propose a conceptual framework to study the relationship between individual factors that contribute to the workplace accidents and suggested solutions on those issues. The study will utilize qualitative method...
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...Samantha D’Cunha MGT 4400 Human Resource Management OSHA Business and industries need safety and regulations to protect their workers from injuries and illnesses. OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. It was created to guarantee secure and beneficial working conditions and it is administered through the Department of Labor. Its purpose is to make sure employers and employees have a safe and nonhazardous workplace. It has developed a number of training programs, compliance system, and health and safety recognition in its past history. It wanted to improve existing safety standards and health standards. OSHA was created to have mandatory job safety and health standards. They keep track of job illnesses and injuries. OSHA has cut down the percent of workplace deaths, illnesses, and injuries. They have performed thousands of inspections and have made thousands of visits to employers with safety concerns. The supporting body of OSHA is the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, which develops research and standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission reviews OSHA actions and addresses disputes. OSHA enforces, assists, and cooperates. This act performs well for the domestic construction business by enforcing rules and regulations that they are obliged to. The construction business encounters many fatalities, but OSHA cuts down this percent. The act covers 50 states private sectors including others like Columbia, Guam,...
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