Transcript Employee Safety and Health

Employee Safety and Health
Occupational Safety and Health Act
and Administration
• “each employer shall furnish to each of his (or
her) employees employment and a place of
employment which are free from recognized
hazards that are causing or are likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to his (or her)
employees.”
• Accidents
• Illness (abnormal condition or disorder caused
by exposure to environmental factors associated
with employment
• Inspections
• Citations ($5,000 - $70,000)
• Penalties $1.5 million for willful, serious or
repeated serious violations.
• $7,000 per day for failure to correct
• Both employer and employee have
obligations under the law.
Reduce Accidents
• Selection and
Placement
• Training
• Emphasis on safety
• Employee
participation
• Employer inspections
Other Significant Workplace Issues
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Industrial Hygiene (Asbestos)
Infectious Disease
– Travel abroad (SARS, Ebola)
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Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Stress (Employee Selection)
Burnout
Depression
Computer Usage (Eye strain and
carpal tunnel syndrome)
AIDS
Smoking
Violence
Security