BU354 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Tai Chi, Physical Therapy, Workplace Violence
Document Summary
Health and safety initiatives are part of a strategic approach to human resources management. Lost-time injury rate- measures any occupational injury or illness resulting in an employee being unable to fulfill the work full work assignments, not including any fatalities. Basic facts about occupational health and safety legislation. Occupational health and safety legislation- laws intended to protect the health and safety of workers by minimizing work-related accidents and illnesses. These laws fall into three categories: general health and safety rules, rules for specific industries, and rules related to specific hazards. The regulations are very complex and cover almost every conceivable hazard in great detail. Employers are responsible for taking every reasonable precaution to ensure the health and safety of their workers due diligence requirement. Employer duties include filing government accident reports, maintaining records, ensuring teat safety rules are enforced, and posting safety notices and legislative information.
