Human resource management 8e by gomez mejia 2016 chapter 16

Chapter 16 Managing Workplace Safety and Health Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-1 Chapter Challenges Explain the reasons for safety and health laws, as well the extent of the employer’s responsibility to fund a workers’ compensation system and maintain a safe and healthy work environment Identify the basic provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-2 Chapter Challenges Develop an awareness of contemporary health and safety issues, including AIDS, workplace violence, smoking in the workplace, cumulative trauma disorders, fetal protection, hazardous chemicals, and genetic testing Describe the features of safety programs and understand the reasons for and the effects of programs designed to enhance employee well-being Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-3 Workplace Safety and Law • Bureau of Labor Statistics noted million job injuries in 2011; in 2012, 4,383 workers died • Workers’ Compensation • Benefits of Workers Compensation • Cost of Workers’ Compensation Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-4 Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) OSHA’s Provisions • To provide a safe and healthy work environment • To comply with specific occupational safety and health standards • To keep records of occupational injuries and illnesses Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-5 Preventing Workers’ Compensation Fraud Keep the workplace safe Educate employees about workers’ compensation system Communicate with the claimant and others Stay in contact with employees on workers’ compensation leave Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-6 Workplace Safety and Law • Hazard Communication Standard Three agencies administer and enforce: • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) • Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) • National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-7 Occupational Safety and Health Administration • • • • Occupational standards Variances Workplace inspections Citations and penalties Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-8 OSHA’s Free Consulting Services The employer must contact OSHA consultant to get things started An opening conference is scheduled at the work site Employer and consultant examine the workplace conditions Consultant reviews the findings Consultant provides a written report Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-9 Key Components of OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogens Standards Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-10 Violence in the Workplace • Reducing Assaults and Threats o Half of U.S firms with 1,000 or more employees report workplace violence o 70% of U.S firms have no policies o 26% of domestic violence victims are women • Reducing Threats from Sabotage Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-11 Management Suggestions Domestic Violence Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-12 Managing Workplace Health and Safety • Cumulative Trauma Disorders • Hearing Impairment • Fetal Protection, Hazardous Chemicals, and Genetic Testing Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-13 Safety and Health Programs Safety Programs EAPs Wellness Programs Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-14 Summary and Conclusions • Workplace Safety and the Law • Managing Contemporary Safety, Health, and Behavioral Issues • Safety and Health Programs Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-15 Pearson Education, Inc Copyright Copyright © 2016 Pearson Education, Inc 16-16 ... Reducing Threats from Sabotage Copyright â 2 016 Pearson Education, Inc 16- 11 Management Suggestions Domestic Violence Copyright © 2 016 Pearson Education, Inc 16- 12 Managing Workplace Health and Safety... • Safety and Health Programs Copyright © 2 016 Pearson Education, Inc 16- 15 Pearson Education, Inc Copyright Copyright © 2 016 Pearson Education, Inc 16- 16 ... Genetic Testing Copyright © 2 016 Pearson Education, Inc 16- 13 Safety and Health Programs Safety Programs EAPs Wellness Programs Copyright © 2 016 Pearson Education, Inc 16- 14 Summary and Conclusions