MHR 523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Safety Data Sheet, Occupational Safety And Health, Workplace Harassment
15 Nov 2017
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Investment in disability and wellness programs create bottom - line returns. In 2007 there were 1,055 deaths and 317,524 injuries resulting from accidents at work. Prominent legal doctrine until early 20th century. Some people are just prone to accidents. Both puts all the blame on the employee. Modern health and safety program recognize that enhancing ohs requires cooperation among multiple stakeholders. Employers bares the greatest burden of ohs. System that if an employee is injured on the job employees can make a claim under workers compensation and receive bene ts. Take every precaution to ensure the health and safety of workers (due diligence) Ensure that workers comply with occupational health and safety regulation. Safety-minded managers must aim to instill in their workers the desire to the work safely. Take reasonable care to protect their own health / safety, and that of co workers. Includes wearing protective clothing and equipment, and reporting contravention of the law.
