MHR 523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Occupational Safety And Health, Workplace Violence, Substance Abuse
29 Mar 2017
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Careless worker : early approach to safety in the workplace which assumed accidents were due to. Shared responsibility : a newer approach to workplace safety that relies on the cooperation of worker;s carelessness the employer and the employees. Growing emphasis on health and safety in the workplace due to: Increased public interest in greater comprehensive federal and provincial legislation and health and safety measures. Better and more comprehensive federal and provincial legislation and health and safety measures. About 4 canadians workers die every working day from occupational injury or disease. Investment in disability management and proactive wellness programs create measurable bottom-line returns. According to the association of workers" compensation boards of canada, in 2012 there were. 977 deaths and 245 365 injuries resulting from accidents at work. Based on principle of joint responsibility between workers and employers. Intended to minimize work-related accidents and illness. Rules related to specific hazards (e. g. asbestos)
