HRM200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Cardiovascular Disease, Workplace Violence, Hyman G. Rickover
13 Jun 2015
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Strategic importance of (ohs) occupational health and safety. Investment n disability mangemenet and proactive wellness programs create measurable bottom line returns. The association of worker"s compensation boards of canada states in 2007 there were 1,055 deaths and 317,524 injuries resulting from accidents at work. On april 28 each year, a day of mourning is observed for canadian workers killed or injured on the job. Laws intended to protect the health and safety of workers by minimizing work-related accidents and illnesses. Basic facts about ohs: responsibilities and rights of employers and employees. Due diligence - employers are responsible for taking very reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of their workers. Specific duties of employer include: filling government accident reports, maintaining records, ensuring that safety rules are enforced. Employees have three basic rights: the right to know about workplace safety hazard, the right to participate in the ohs process ie joint employee/employer h&s committee, the right to refuse unsafe work.
