1. discuss the supervisory effects of the occupational safety and health act. 2. list the...
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1. Discuss the supervisory effects of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
2. List the enforcement priorities of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
3. Explain what punitive actions OSHA can impose on an organization.
4. Describe what supervisors must do to comply with OSHA record-keeping requirements.
5. Describe the leading causes of safety and health accidents. 6. Explain what supervisors can do to prevent workplace
violence. 7. Define stress. 8. Explain how a supervisor can create a healthy work site. 9. Describe the purposes of employee assistance and
wellness programs.
Legal responsibility
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in the US Enforce healthful working conditions and
preservations of HR Comprehensive and extensive Supervisors need to know applicable standards
and regulations
OSHA enforcement priorities Imminent danger Accidents that have occurred within the past 48 hours Current employee complaint Inspection of target industries with high injury ratio Random inspection
Keeping OSHA record OSHA Form 300 Decide what is reportable based on decision tree Determine incident rate
OSHA punitive actions $10,000 per occurrence per day Increase to $70,000 if severe
Why job safety programs? Cost of lost time due to injuries Cost of investigation, work stoppages Etc.
Causes of work related accidents Human causes – vast majority Environmental causes Search for potential hazards
Preventing accidents Education Skills training Engineering – design of equipment and of the job Protection Regulation enforcement
Supervisor’s role Develop a feedback system Inspecting work surroundings
Oral and written reports Observations
Management commitment
Organizational culture
Plan to deal with the issue Review policies HR management practices
Identify troubled employees Employee Assistance Program
Action plan depends on specific circumstances
Enough fresh air Avoid suspect building materials and furnishings Test for toxins before occupancy Provide smoke free environment
Incentives: healthcare/insurance premiums Help program
Keep air duct clean and dry Pay attention to workers’ complaints
Use of ergonomics – customizing the environment to keep employees health Office environment Office furniture
Common causes Organizational factors Personal factors
Symptoms Psychological Behavioral
Ways to reduce Match people to job Job design Communication and involvement