Occupational health psychology

They want the injury rates lowered and the calls to stop and think that the approach they will use will be to use the integrative bargaining tactics. The negotiations fit within this model of bargaining, given that it used when negotiating both health and safety issues and rest breaks. While there are some issues with the rehiring of laid off employees, much of the issues is surrounding items related to work injury and…

As you're probably aware, a chainsaw can be extremely dangerous; it will cut through your arm or leg as easily (if not more easily) than a tree. The first time you use one will be nerve-wracking, but as long as you take the right precautions and ensure you are fully familiar with the saw, then you'll be absolutely fine. So what are the appropriate precautions? The best thing you can do when you unbox your chainsaw for the first time is to put it on a bench and then read the manual fully, twice.…

Great CBA for labor! You make some really valid points and suggestions that I have made as well for the management side of this agreement. All protective clothing, equipment, and tools should be provided for protection and safety of employees, but it will be hard to all come to an agreement (it seems like) because of each person’s needs and want. Although regardless they should all meet OSHA standards. I believe that we have been able to find a fair agreement that we can confirm that will be…

We as people have one simple thing to do , and that is to survive .But in order for us to survive we need to eat or drink enough fluid to feel full .But is not as easy as it sounds ,in order for us to eat or drink and get the supplies we need ,one must work weather your job is cleaning, cooking, mechanical, etc. We all need a check at the end to ‘survive’ .sometimes you have a choice in your career but sometimes that’s what was available to you when you applied “everywhere” .One of those jobs…

No matter what industry you're in, you need to be able to power through your day without worrying about your footwear keeping up. When shopping for work boots, think about what's most important to you. Do you need all-day comfort? Do you prefer lightweight work boots? Does your job require special safety boots? When you're asking yourself these questions, consider your work environment to help you decide on the right pair. While work conditions are unique to each industry, here is a quick look…

An Administrative control for a fire department includes training. Before becoming an active-duty firefighter, a trainee spends about 600 hours in training, over the course of 12 to 14 weeks. That's somewhere between 40 to 48 hours per week, which makes firefighter training a full-time job. Firefighters work under extremely dangerous conditions, risking their own lives to save others. They must have courage and stamina as well as great physical strength, because firefighters often carry heavy…

To further expand my knowledge on the history and expansion of Chicago. I chose to visit the Chicago History Museum to fully understand all of the information we have obtained in class. The Chicago History Museum was an eye opening experience due to the fact that it brought Chicago history to life. As I walked through the building my mindset automatically transported to the old aged Chicago city. The museum related to all of the information that we learned in class such as: The Indian Treaty,…

This week’s discussion points out key safety policy and requirements, which empower EHS professional to be prepare at all time to address safety related deficiencies. This example relate to how EHS mangers are to increase emphasis on environmental health and safety management as well as inspection requirements. It also detailed relevant information that enable EHS professional to be aware of OSHA inspection. According to policy, as required by the OSHA Act, section 8(2) state that “to inspect…

computation of overtime for a specific pay period. F.SAFETY AND SECURITY XXX. GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is everyone’s responsibility. In the daily performance or your duties, THINK about what you are doing and how you are doing it. Stay alert! Your own health and safety is important – please…

Like many it took me quite a long time to decide what path I wanted to take for myself. It wasn’t until this past summer that I discovered what Occupational Health and Safety was and how I could go about making it my career. I plan on attending State-Fair for two years and then transferring to UCM to attain my bachelors in Occupational Safety and Health. After graduating this May, I plan on attending State-Fair using my A+ Scholarship to cover tuition, and using the money I have accumulated and…