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Chapter 7 : Safety And Health At Work (The heavy cost of accident (Wages…
Chapter 7 : Safety And Health At Work
The heavy cost of accident
Wages of workers on medical leave
Damage to equipment and materials
Medical bills
Overtime work
Employee replacement costs, in case of fatal accident
Time cost of supervisors, management and colleagues
Lowered morale of employee
Poor public image
causes of accidents
Human causes
Environmental causes
Technical issues
Employee's problem lead to accident
Faulty attitudes
Low attention span
Iresponsibility
Drinking Drug abuse
Nervousness and fear
Faulty judgement of speed and distance
Worry depression
Fatigue
Appointment of a safety commitee
Analysing records on accidents and health problems
conducting an inspection of the workplace
Planning and executing safety and health awareness programmes
Recommending the purchase of suitable safety equipment, where relevant
Employee Health Issues
Use of organic chemicals and toxic subtances
Fumes , dust and smoke
Radiation
Infection
Noise and vibration levels
Extreme temperatures
Appoiment of qualified safety officer
Building and engineering construction
Ship building
Gas and petroluem
Chemical industry
Metal industry
Wood working industry
Cement industry
Other manufacturing industries
Responsible for safety and health :
The Department of Occupational Safety and Health
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Employers
Employees
Safety policies
Draft SAFETY POLICY
Communicate it to employees
Revise it as necessary
Qualified safety officer
a recognized diploma in OSH,
a minimum of 10 years experience in OSH
have completed a training programme in OSH recognized by Ministry of Human Resources.