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.

  1. FAULTY JUDGEMENT OF SPEED AND DISTANCE
  2. FAULTY ATTITUDES
  3. IMPULSIVENESS
  4. NERVOUSNESS AND FEAR
  5. IRRESPONSIBILITY
  6. 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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