HRM 2600- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 66 pages long!)

• School: York University
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM 2600
• Professor: Christa Wilkin

Document Summary

Duties & responsibilities: due diligence the fundamental duty of every employer is to take every reasonable precaution to ensure employee safety. Duties of workers: comply with all acts and regulations, report hazardous conditions or defective equipment, follow all employer h&s rules, including the use of protective equipment, the right to refuse unsafe work. Duties of supervisors: advise employees of potential workplace hazards, ensure that workers use or wear safety equipment, devices, or clothing, provide written instructions where applicable, take every reasonable precaution to guarantee the safety of workers. Duties of joint health & safety committees: establish a cooperative climate for creating safe and healthy workplaces. In ontario, at least one management representative and one worker representative must be certified in subjects including safety laws, sanitation, general safety, rights and duties, and indoor air quality. Workers compensation: goal is to return the employee to his or her job (or some modification thereof) as soon as possible.