ENSURING SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT

ENSURING SAFE &HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT

Group Presentation:Sami Khan

Saima AmjadSher Bano Tariq

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ENSURING SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT

Introduction

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ENSURING SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT

Org has a legal and moral responsibility to provide physically & mentally safe work environment

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6,000 Work related deaths approx 4 million work injuries

reported each year in USA

250 million days lost & time costing US$ 100 billion

Occupational Safety & Health Act(OSH Act)

Since Act becoming law in 1970, annual workplace fatalities fallen to under 6,000 Lays down specific health standards Authorized inspections All organizations are to comply Major categories are

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Employees asked to know the rules / standards OSHA develops training & education programs

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OSHA priorities

Imminent Danger – Accident about to happen Recent Accidents – That led to death / injury Employee Complaints Inspections of Targeted Industries Random Inspections

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OSHA Record Keeping Requirements Few e.g. universities and retail establishments are exempted Records maintained for 5 years Incident rate formula(N/EH) X 200,000N = No of injuriesE = Total work hours by employees / year200,000 = Base Hour Rate (100 workers x 40hours/week x 50 weeks / year) Scale for each industry differs

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OSHA Punitive Actions In 2008, 38,000 inspections and 87,000 violations On work death may involve criminal proceedings against company

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Penalties range from 10,000 -70,000 US$


OSHA – Resource For Employers

Mission StatementPromote safety and health of America’s working men and women by setting and enforcing standards , providing training, outreach and education, establishing partnerships and encouraging continual process improvement in workplace safety and health

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Area of Emphasis Gas fields, construction activities Recently identified Microwave popcorn making plants having risk of inhaling butter flavoring chemicals resulting in lung diseases

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Education & Training Updated websites Hand books, news letters E mails, online training

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OSHA – Resource For EmployersManagement Commitment & Employee Involvement

Healthier employees Lower workers compensation costs Reduced medical expenses Better quality products Increased productivity Better management / labour relationships 12

Advantages to Management


OSHA – Resource For EmployersManagement Commitment & Employee Involvement

Company work policy Regular meetings with employees All in hierarchy to follow same safety policy Allow time/resources to determine and correct Regular review policies with employees Provide safety incentives e.g awards, prizes etc

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Company to involve employees

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OSHA – Top 10 Violations

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Protection from falling objects or falling of employee

Fall Protection Hazard Communication


OSHA – Top 10 Violations

15Ladder Falls


Contemporary Health & Safety Issues

Workplace violence Indoor air quality Smoke free Environment Repetitive stress injuries

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Stress

Complex issue Can be positive or negative for responses Constraints and demands create stress Stress related problems cost US Corporations nearly 300 billion US $ In Japan, Karoshi concept relates to death by over working

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Common Causes of Stress

Organizational & personal factors Task & role demands Inter personal demands Organizational structure Organizational leadership

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Symptoms of Stress

Psychological Behavioral Increased breathing rates Increased blood pressure Headaches Anxiety

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Reduction of Stress

Employee on right job No ambiguity in role Wellness programmes Assist in legal, fitness, health

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Employee Assistance Programmes

Designed to create an environment where an employee can be more productive The programme is an extension of initiatives taken in 1940 Focuses on wellness & disease management US Companies spending 1 billion US $ /year 21


International Safety & Health

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Employee Assistance Programmes

Up to date vaccinations General first aid kit Emergency plans Safety precautions

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Thank You

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ENSURING SAFE & HEALTHY WORK ENVIRONMENT

Recruiting & HR

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