A current OH&S concern within my industry is physical hazard recognition, specifically slips strains and falls and temperature extremes. HRM has a OH&S program that outlines the policies and procedures of our company. The program includes education and training, Personal Protective Equipment, Equipment and Vehicle Safety, Wildlife Encounters, Fires & Spills, Medical emergencies and more. HR makes sure everyone has taken hazard awareness and fall preventions courses and has a valid First Aid Ticket before they go to a job site. Once on the job site the Field manager does a camp walk through and orientation so everyone know the potential hazards of the site, how to use their PPE properly and what to do in case of a near miss or accident. • When dealing with Slips, Strains and Falls it is important for employees to have the correct PPE including fall harnesses and the correct footwear. • The HRM not only needs to make sure that employees are provided with these items and that they know how to use them correctly but that they are being used. The importance of correct lifting also needs to be addressed. • Supervisors should be trained in correct ergonomics so that they can correct/instruct employees how to work safely. • Our company has implemented a stretch before you start program where everyone does a group stretch at the beginning of their workday. The activity is included in the paid workday and is mandatory. Time off due to strains and sprains has become almost non-existent. Temperature Extremes • Temperature extremes are a hazard that can be very difficult to avoid and can very easily lead to heat stress. Heat stress can cause heat stroke, exhaustion, cramps and rashes. • Heat can al... ... middle of paper ... ...tress, diversity and discrimination or workplace harassment, violence and bullying. HR must comply with government legislation and because of this they are actively involved in the administration and facilitation of OH&S programs. They are involved in accident/incident recording and reporting, disability management, worker’s compensation claims, and return to work programs. Workers and Employers share the responsibility of health and safety and HR assists in helping them work together in this endeavour. The benefit of creating a safe and health work environment is not only protecting the workers but it reduce costs, preserves productivity and aids in the retention of employees which benefits the company long-term. www.worksafebc.com/publications www.ccohs.ca www.iapa.ca/sbc http://www.healthandsafetycentre.org/sc/calculator/default.htm www.kaltire.com www.tolko.com
Occupational Safety and Health Administration also known as OSHA is a U.S. regulatory agency that is used to implement the safety of employees, patients and the enviro...
...op occupational illness prevention programs by having a written plan with specific procedures. This needs to be communicated to all employees and employees will know the hazards that exist to prevent injuries (Bernardin & Russell, 2013). The plan can involve management where they can be in charge of the program, and they can train employees on hoe to follow and report hazards to their immediate supervisor. Evaluate workplace conditions by conducting a survey on equipment, materials, machinery, and daily operations (Bernardin & Russell, 2013). Then evaluate current illness and injuries within the organization. Then develop and action plan and keep reviewing it to see if it is working. Communicate with employees and it is important that they know how the injury and illness plan works. It may be beneficial to designate someone to monitor the programs progress.
Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks, and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
The use of all those safety features ensures that employers and employees follow the safest method, execute their responsibilities meeting the legislations made by HSE including: Health and Safety at work act 1975, Personal Protective Equipment Regulation 1992, Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
...ted altogether, but by applying ergonomic concepts by administratively or engineering out the hazards, the risks involved can be drastically reduced. Additionally, reduced costs to employers through workers compensation claims and less time away from work occurs when redesigning the workplace or task itself thus increasing worker satisfaction and decreasing employee injuries. But regardless without a proactive approach from management and employees looking for ways to reduce ergonomic stressors in the work place either by following guidance through administrative controls or failing to use the materials handling equipment provided by the employer, the ergonomics program will fail. And to reduce those pricy back injuries, a comprehensive look at the work practices and employees is required to incorporate the ever changing technology to create safer work environments.
68). If you consider BP put profits before people by reducing budgets to maintain and replace equipment, had a high rate of overtime, and did not ensure adequate resources to sustain competent safety performance. BP’s strategic aims were to make a profit without consideration to employee or environmental safety. In this case, it was not wise to align HR strategies to company goals. BP’s HR strategy should have included planning to meet the required employees with the required safety competencies along with providing the company required safety and ethical training. Management training should include ethical, safety, corporate responsibility, and communication. The performance appraisal strategies should have included safety measurements and accountability and establishing better communication and trust between managers and employees. A Safety Division should be established along with policies and procedures governing all aspects of a safe work environment. Ultimately, helping management create a safe, responsible, accountable, team oriented, and trusting company
OSHA’s strategies to help employers and employees are things like enforcement, assistance, and cooperation’s. In enforcement OSHA makes sure their regulations are followed. In Assistance OSHA offers outreach and training to employees and employers. In cooperation OSHA has Partnerships and alliances with voluntary programs.
Occupational safety and health (OSH), also commonly referred to as occupational health and safety (OHS), occupational health,[1] or workplace health and safety (WHS), is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work. These terms of course also refer to the goals of this field.
In order to foster appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment, both employers and employees have specific mandates relating to safe handling, storage and use of Personal Protective Equipment. Some Personal Protective Equipment are delicate and if not handled appropriately, are likely to be destroyed and their duration shortened through reckless use. Specifically, employers are mandated to ensure that their employees are provided with appropriate training, guidance and effective supervision to ensure that they are cognizant of the reason for using Personal Protective Equipment in the course of dispensing their duties. Such supervision may entail ensuring that employees not only use the protective gear appropriately, but also adhere to replacement schedules for such gear and observe the limitations of Personal Protective Equipment to avoid misuse.
Accident in the workplace is largely caused by lack of management control. Nowadays, people often think about ‘safety is expensive’. But then, try an accident. What price should be tag? It is must not be forgotten that there are pros and cons to this situation. A single unsafe act, condition and environment may or may not cause an accident by themselves. However the unsafe of an individuals’ act or condition could still be caused by lack of management. Therefore, management’s responsibility for controlling the unsafe acts of employees exists briefly because of these unsafe acts occurs in the course of employment that management creates and then directs.
Health and Safety has a role in trying to minimise the large number of work related illnesses and injuries that occur. It is the government’s role to monitor this and try to minimise the number of illnesses, injuries and fatalities that occur in the Australian workforce. Legislations regarding this can be found in the Work Health and
Regulation compliance, employee safety, fire safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, hazardous waste removal, training procedures, and management relations are samples of features taken into consideration during a Safety Major’s day. Though there are numerous specializations safety professions can choose, a base knowledge in all fields is essential for a successful career. Therefore, I intend to pursue a continuation of safety certifications that will demonstrate a persistent ability to learn about my career. For the initial duration of my profession, I hope to obtain an Environmental Health and Safety specialist entry level position for an established organization. If the opportunity arises, I will promote within the same organization until
Although workplace accidents are very common, the majority of them can be prevented. As a company, you are obliged by the law to protect your employees, so it is important to take the necessary actions that will minimize the risk of accidents (Intelligent HQ, 2015).
The term ‘occupational health and safety’ (often abbreviated to OHS), is used describe work practices that will keep employees safe. The absence of OHS can be detrimental to a company and its workers alike, as there is a high risk of serious injury. Safety on many worksites must be the top priority for any corporation. Though at our walk-around of Juggernaut Industries, we noticed it wasn’t monitored at all. The following is a list of possible effects and laws that will remind you of the consequences.
Zanko, M & Dawson, P 2012, ‘Occupational health and safety management in organizations: A review’, International Journal of Management Reviews, vol. 14, no. 3, p 328-344, viewed 2 April 2014, http://ro.uow.edu.au/commpapers/2832/.