COMMERCE 2BC3 Lecture 12: Chapter 12 - HR [123540]
14 Dec 2017
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Terms worker and employees don"t mean the same thing in h&s, worker is anyone who performs work or supplies services at a workplace or worksite. Employee safety is regulated by both the federal and provincial gov"ts, depending on the jurisdiction. To fully maximize the safety and health of workers, employers need to go well beyond the letter of the law and embrace its spirit. Westary disaster one of the worst industrial accidents in canada"s modern history; event that could have been prevented. Occupational health and safety legislation o o o. Authorizes govts to establish and enforce occupational health and safety standards, administrative requirements, and enforcement mechanisms in respect of the workplace, including workplace inspections and prosecutions. 4 workers a day don"t return home on ave. in canada. The foundation of occupation h & s legislation ! a system within an org where every person has a direct responsibility for health and safety as an essential part of his/her job.
