Employee Safety and Health

1
Employee Safety and Health
2
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

3

• 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.

4
Reduce Accidents

• Selection and Placement
• Training
• Emphasis on safety
• Employee participation
• Employer inspections

5
Other Significant Workplace Issues

• Industrial Hygiene (Asbestos)
• Infectious Disease
• Travel abroad (SARS, Ebola)
• Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
• Stress (Employee Selection)
• Burnout
• Depression
• Computer Usage (Eye strain and carpal tunnel
  syndrome)
• AIDS
• Smoking
• Violence
• Security