Occupational Safety and Health Administration

modification of work practices include use of safety education and training programs in order to change work procedures so that they are safer than the usual methods (Friis, 2006). Examples of administrative controls are organization of work shifts and rotation of employees to minimize exposure to hazards (Friis, 2006). There are some other different types of methods for protecting workers from occupational hazards; personal protective equipment (PPE), public health surveillance, and…

We adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 which states, “We shall furnish to each employee safe and healthful working conditions which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees” (Dessler, 2013, p. 274). Coco’s also abides by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards including the maintenance of records of and report of occupational injuries and occupational illnesses. Coco’s…

In the healthcare setting there runs the risk of coming into contact with sharp objects on a regular basis. “According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration nearly 385,000 needle sticks happen a year to healthcare works.” The sharp objects that professions are exposed to are items such as needles, sharps, or scalpels. These hazards can lead to the exposure of blood borne pathogens and have life changing effects on the profession. Prevention is the best method to avoid the spread of…

Question #1 The Hazards Communication Standard (HCS) compliance checklist states that you must: Know the regulations; identify responsible staff; identify and list all chemicals; write the plan maintain good labeling on containers; provide quick access to MSDSs for all employees on all shifts; train all employees on all possible chemical exposures; frequently review and revise the program. (Haight, 2012, pg. 154). Of the eight HCS compliance checklist standards listed above “identify…

I’m address you today about the continued use of asbestos in common products used and handled by labor workers, and the continued health risks this poses to these workers. Florida has a long history with the use of asbestos from shipyards, oil refineries, and five asbestos processing plants which increased Florida’s asbestos-related death rate to rank second in the nation for those who lost their lives to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Asbestos is banned in more than 55 countries…

The construction industry continues to grow and even though there has been improvement in workplace safety, there is still a significant amount of accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities in the industry that could have been prevented. According to the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (n.d.), statistics show construction site falls as the leading cause of death and fall protection as the most cited violation in the industry. The top four…

corporate culture of safety. By mandating a safe work place an employer can keep employees working, and working for their company because they feel safer and valued. The company can keep schedules and projected and required deadlines because accidents and injuries will produce work time lost or slowed. The company can use a culture of safety to recruit new employees and build their reputation by being a safe company (Cesarini, Hall, & Kupiec, 2013). An actual culture of safety is a full team…

long-time nurses that have experienced this victimization themselves, and continue to believe that this type of initiation must occur with all entering novice nurses. The nurse victims of horizontal violence may not report to their managers or administration, due to the fear that once they report, more bullying or ostracizing may occur (Robbins, 2015, p. 1). However, lack of reporting on horizontal violence will only allow the behavior to continue and an agent of change and culture not to…

Healthy organizational safety culture is built on foundational elements of standardized processes and procedures, which can provide cohesive safety implementation at all levels of the organization. If the organization is focused on providing a safe work culture, it will be observable. A lead observable indicator is good housekeeping, which is built on a foundation of strong EHS organizational leadership, standard processes, engagement of all employees, and implementing principal HOP elements.…

discussing what it is, the effect these inspections can have on construction companies and a case regarding a construction site violation. What Is It OSHA stands for The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, it is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. OSHA is responsible for protecting and ensuring worker health and safety by enforcing workplace laws and standards as well as providing education for employers. According to a passage on searchcompliance by Margaret Rouse,…