Psychology 2060 Lecture Notes - Occupational Health Psychology, Occupational Stress, Role Theory
20 Apr 2013
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Improvement of work life the protection and safety of workers and promotion of healthy work. Occupational health and safety (ohs): identifying , evaluating and controlling both the physical and psychological hazards in work environment. Statutes legal foundation which employers must comply. Regulations employer must do in order to comply with law. Who is responsible for employee health and safety : employers, owners and contractors, supervisors, workers, joing health and safety committees. Employers must take precautions to ensure safety of employees , some jurisdiction not in effect because other compensation legislation surpasses it. Employer health and safety responsibilities for ontario information including confidental in emergency. Prepare and maintain policy and review annually. Supervisors : any person in charge of workplace and authority over worker. Ensure workers under supervision comply with oh&s act. Ensure workers use safety equipment devices clothing. Provides written instructions to workers take every reasonable precaution to sure protection.
