Occupational safety and health

When it comes to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the main objective is to make that all employees are given an environment that is free of hazards. This would include toxic chemicals exposure, extreme levels of noise, danger when it comes to mechanics, stress when it comes to cold and heat, and unsanitary condition. I can say that at my place of employment, they do their best to keep us safe. I have experienced two incidents that it was beyond the control of my employer but…

According to William Henning, Jr. Chairperson of the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health that only a day before the tragic catastrophe at Triangle, the New York State Court of Appeals had found workmen’s compensation laws were unconstitutional and would interfere with “due process” rights of employers (2011). After the Triangle fire and the outcry of the public to the lack of liability of employer the New York state Constitution was amended to include workers’ compensation…

Safety policies Accidents and mishaps are unexpected situations that can affect individuals and groups in any place and at any time. Majority of accidents are unplanned, careless and negligence of persons in a company can cause serious injuries and loss to a company. In this essay, I will be discussing three major safety and health policies which are consistent with health administration and occupational safety. The policies discussed in this essay address major safety and health issues and…

effective site safety”, Dylan Hardison, Michael Behm, Matthew R. Hallowell, and Hamid Fonooni discussed about the importance of the front line construction supervisor’s capabilities in construction safety’s management by using a Delphi process in which a logical arrangement of foreman’s competencies would be illustrated. In addition, they also considered about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (or OSHA) 30-hour training, which is known as an instructing class providing safety…

workplace. Accidents do happen, however, having policies in the workplace to assist employees in being safe while doing their jobs can ensure that their family and the business is not devastated due to lack of knowledge. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration an estimate of 14,000 workers were killed in 1970, that number has since fell to approximately 4,340 in 2009. “A historical case that showcase how unsafe environments could become fatal is that of the 146 workers…

calls in the community where people have taken risk, whether it was intentional or not. Taking risk is part of the job and it is important to take these risk with all the necessary safety precautions and training in place. There are two key agencies which influence fire department training; Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Nation Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Unlike NFPA which issues guidelines, which are recommendations, OSHA is a regulatory agency which…

California and a few others Under these bills, it gives employees a right to sue their employers for creating an "abusive work environment," these laws have been supported by the notion that laws against workplace bullying are necessary to protect public health. Despite the lack of any federal or state law specifically people have got justice and have entrusted these bills and believe that workplace bullying is a thing that the law takes with utmost…

Violence like this can sometimes lead to deaths including homicides. “According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, of the 4,679 fatal workplace injuries occur in the United States in 2014, 403 were workplace homicides.” (OSHA, 2017). Workplace violence happens a lot more than what people may think it does. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that over two million American workers are victims of workplace violence each year (Papa…

prevention and safety is one of the greatest ways to maintain dedicated staff and increase efficiency, while decreasing costs and liabilities. Although there are short term financial costs associated with implementing a safety plan and installing safety equipment, the effect of not taking action can be catastrophic. Furthermore, leaders need to ensure that the business they reside over does not create health and safety problems for their workforces, patrons, or the community. At present, health…

the issues associated with employee violence has not been exempt from the preceding changes. Organizations are required to provide employee with a safe and healthy environment. The safety and health of employees has a positive effect on organization productivity and efficiency. Additionally, a good health and safety plan can reduce the liabilities associated with the previously stated terms. The reduction of liabilities which include; workplace fatalities, injuries, and illness (WFII); all serve…