CHAPTER 7: SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
DEFINITION
HEAVY COST OF ACCIDENTS
HUMAN CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS
CONSEQUENCES OF ACCIDENTS AT WORK
Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature having the effect of verbal, non-verbal, non-visual, and psychological harassment.
SAFETY : Protecting employees from injuries caused by work (related accidents)
HEALTH : Employees freedom from physical or emotional illness.
- FAULTY JUDGEMENT OF SPEED AND DISTANCE
- FAULTY ATTITUDES
- IMPULSIVENESS
- NERVOUSNESS AND FEAR
- IRRESPONSIBILITY
- WORRY AND DEPRESSION
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NEGATIVE PUBLICITY
LOSSES OF OUTPUTS
LOWERED MORALE
FINANCIAL COST
MEDICAL BILLS
WAGES OF WORKERS ON MEDICAL LEAVE
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS
OVERTIME WORK
LOWERED MORALE OF EMPLOYEES
POOR PUBLIC IMAGE
QUALIFIED SAFETY OFFICER
ACCIDENTS MAY OCCUR WHEN THERE IS:
PRODUCTION MACHINERY
WALKWAYS AND AREAS WHERE PEOPLE CLIMB
USE OF ELCTRICITY
USE OF HAND TOOLS
USE OF TOXIC/ BOILING LIQUIDS
A recognized diploma in OSH
A minimum of 10 years experience in OSH
Have completed a training programmed in OSH recognized by the Ministry of Human Resources.
APPOINTMENT OF A SAFETY COMMITTEE
OSHA requires all employers with 40 or more employees to appoint a safety committee.
Must meet at least once in 3 months
Committee members must be provided with safety training by their employer.
IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF EMPLOYEE
Wellness Programmes
Stress Management
Reducing Drug & Alcohol related problems
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
DEFINITION
Any unwanted conduct of a sexual nature having the effect of verbal, non-verbal, visual, psychological or physical harassment.
BEHAVIORAL CLASSES
Physical Harassment
Psychological Harassment
Visual Harassment
Verbal Harassment
Non-Verbal Harassment
VIOLENCE AT WORK
Includes not only physical harm or attempted physical harm, but also harassment and bullying
SAFETY POLICIES
DRAFT A SAFETY POLICIES
COMMUNICATE IT TO EMPLOYEES
REVISE IT AS NECESSARY
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES & OTHER HEALTH ISSUES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
HEALTH HAZARD
PHYSICAL HAZARD
CHEMICAL HAZARD
BIOLOGICAL HAZARD
STRESS
RESPIRATORY HAZARD
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