ensuring safe & healthy work environment
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ENSURING SAFE &HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT
Group Presentation:Sami Khan
Saima AmjadSher Bano Tariq
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ENSURING SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT
Introduction
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ENSURING SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT
Org has a legal and moral responsibility to provide physically & mentally safe work environment
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6,000 Work related deaths approx 4 million work injuries
reported each year in USA
250 million days lost & time costing US$ 100 billion
Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Since Act becoming law in 1970, annual workplace fatalities fallen to under 6,000 Lays down specific health standards Authorized inspections All organizations are to comply Major categories are
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Employees asked to know the rules / standards OSHA develops training & education programs
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA priorities
Imminent Danger – Accident about to happen Recent Accidents – That led to death / injury Employee Complaints Inspections of Targeted Industries Random Inspections
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA Record Keeping Requirements Few e.g. universities and retail establishments are exempted Records maintained for 5 years Incident rate formula(N/EH) X 200,000N = No of injuriesE = Total work hours by employees / year200,000 = Base Hour Rate (100 workers x 40hours/week x 50 weeks / year) Scale for each industry differs
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA Punitive Actions In 2008, 38,000 inspections and 87,000 violations On work death may involve criminal proceedings against company
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Penalties range from 10,000 -70,000 US$
Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA – Resource For Employers
Mission StatementPromote safety and health of America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards , providing training, outreach and education, establishing partnerships and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA – Resource For Employers
Area of Emphasis Gas fields, construction activities Recently identified Microwave popcorn making plants having risk of inhaling butter flavoring chemicals resulting in lung diseases
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA – Resource For Employers
Education & Training Updated websites Hand books, news letters E mails, online training
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA – Resource For EmployersManagement Commitment & Employee Involvement
Healthier employees Lower workers compensation costs Reduced medical expenses Better quality products Increased productivity Better management / labour relationships 12
Advantages to Management
Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA – Resource For EmployersManagement Commitment & Employee Involvement
Company work policy Regular meetings with employees All in hierarchy to follow same safety policy Allow time/resources to determine and correct Regular review policies with employees Provide safety incentives e.g awards, prizes etc
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Company to involve employees
through
Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA – Top 10 Violations
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Protection from falling objects or falling of employee
Fall Protection Hazard Communication
Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
OSHA – Top 10 Violations
15Ladder Falls
Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Contemporary Health & Safety Issues
Workplace violence Indoor air quality Smoke free Environment Repetitive stress injuries
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Stress
Complex issue Can be positive or negative for responses Constraints and demands create stress Stress related problems cost US Corporations nearly 300 billion US $ In Japan, Karoshi concept relates to death by over working
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Common Causes of Stress
Organizational & personal factors Task & role demands Inter personal demands Organizational structure Organizational leadership
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Symptoms of Stress
Psychological Behavioral Increased breathing rates Increased blood pressure Headaches Anxiety
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Reduction of Stress
Employee on right job No ambiguity in role Wellness programmes Assist in legal, fitness, health
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Employee Assistance Programmes
Designed to create an environment where an employee can be more productive The programme is an extension of initiatives taken in 1940 Focuses on wellness & disease management US Companies spending 1 billion US $ /year 21
Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
International Safety & Health
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Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)
Employee Assistance Programmes
Up to date vaccinations General first aid kit Emergency plans Safety precautions
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Thank You
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