On June 7, an employee was injured while using company equipment to perform an assigned task. After a brief investigation there remains the question of who is responsible for the accident. A critical analysis of the case provides a more in-depth look at the accident, who is ultimately responsible and how future incidents may be avoided.
During a routine accident investigation, multiple company employees were interviewed regarding the incident. According to the injured employee, a machine he was working with was not safe for use. When questioned about the safety of the offending machine, another employee agreed, claiming that a safety guard on the machine was poorly made. He further explained that the shop foreman was informed of the unsafe …show more content…
In particular, the United States Department of Labor has what is called the whistleblower program. This program encourages workers to report unsafe working environments by protecting them from workplace discrimination as a result of their report. It is possible that company employees are unaware of their ability to report an unsafe environment if the shop foreman fails to investigate a machine of questionable safety. The company should enact a new safety program following guidelines provided by the United States Department of Labor. Program training for all employees will increase employee safety awareness and increase accident prevention.
Additionally, the company should revise equipment maintenance procedures to include the research and reporting of unsafe components. The research documentation should be included with all maintenance records. Such action will further protect the company from lawsuits regarding unsafe equipment. It is ultimately the responsibility of the company to provide a safe working environment for all employees. Proper employee training and more in-depth maintenance of company equipment is necessary to increase the safety level of the company work
During a routine accident investigation, multiple company employees were interviewed regarding the incident. According to the injured employee, a machine he was working with was not safe for use. When questioned about the safety of the offending machine, another employee agreed, claiming that a safety guard on the machine was poorly made. He further explained that the shop foreman was informed of the unsafe …show more content…
In particular, the United States Department of Labor has what is called the whistleblower program. This program encourages workers to report unsafe working environments by protecting them from workplace discrimination as a result of their report. It is possible that company employees are unaware of their ability to report an unsafe environment if the shop foreman fails to investigate a machine of questionable safety. The company should enact a new safety program following guidelines provided by the United States Department of Labor. Program training for all employees will increase employee safety awareness and increase accident prevention.
Additionally, the company should revise equipment maintenance procedures to include the research and reporting of unsafe components. The research documentation should be included with all maintenance records. Such action will further protect the company from lawsuits regarding unsafe equipment. It is ultimately the responsibility of the company to provide a safe working environment for all employees. Proper employee training and more in-depth maintenance of company equipment is necessary to increase the safety level of the company work