HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Global Edition 12e

Chapter 16
Employee Safety And Health

Part 5 Employee Relations

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GARY DESSLER

PowerPoint Presentation by Charlie Cook The University of West Alabama

LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Explain the supervisors role in safety. 2. Explain the basic facts about safety law and OSHA. 3. Answer the question, What causes accidents? 4. List and explain five ways to prevent accidents. 5. Minimize unsafe acts by employees. 6. List five workplace health hazards and how to deal with them. 7. Discuss the prerequisites for a security plan and how to set up a basic security program.

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The Supervisors Role in Safety

Safety is not just a case of legal compliance or humanitarianism. Safety is the employers responsibility. Safety starts with top management commitment. Safety is an essential part of the on-site supervisors job.

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Occupational Safety Law

Occupational Safety and Health Act
The law passed by Congress in 1970 to assure so far as

possible safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve human resources.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The agency created within the Department of Labor to set safety

and health standards for almost all workers in the United States.

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OSHA Standards and Record Keeping

OSHA Standards
OSHA sets general industry standards, maritime standards,

construction standards, other regulations and procedures, and issues a field operations manual.

Record Keeping
Employers with 11 or more employees must maintain records

of, and report, occupational injuries and occupational illnesses.

Occupational illness

Any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment.

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FIGURE 162 What Accidents Must Be Reported Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

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FIGURE 163 Form Used to Record Occupational Injuries and Illnesses

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OSHA Inspection Priorities

Inspections of coming up danger situations Inspections of catastrophes, fatalities, and accidents that have already occurred Inspections related to valid employee complaints of suspected violation standards Periodic, special-emphasis inspections aimed at high-hazard industries, occupations, or substances Random inspections and reinspections

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Citations and Penalties

Citation
Is commands informing employers and employees of

the regulations and standards that have been violated in the workplace.

Penalties
Are calculated based on the gravity of the violation

and usually take into consideration factors like the size of the business, the firms history, and the employers good loyalty.

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Inspection Guidelines
Initial Contact
Refer inspector to the companys OSHA coordinator. Check inspectors credentials. Ask inspector why he or she is inspecting the workplace:

Complaint? Regular scheduled visit? Fatality or accident follow-up? Imminent danger?

If the inspection stems from a complaint, you are entitled

to know whether the person is a current employee, though not the persons name.
Notify your counsel.

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Inspection Guidelines (contd)

Opening Conference
Establish focus and scope of the planned inspection. Discuss procedures for protecting trade secret areas. Show inspector that you have safety programs in place.

He or she may not go to the work floor if paperwork is complete and up to date.

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Inspection Guidelines (contd)

Walk-Around Inspection
Accompany the inspector and take detailed notes. If inspector takes a photo or video, you should, too. Ask for duplicates of all physical samples and copies

of all test results.

Be helpful and cooperative, but dont volunteer information. To the extent possible, immediately correct any violation

the inspector identifies.

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