Management and Organizational Studies 3344A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Occupational Safety And Health, Absenteeism

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 3344A/B
• Professor: Julie Schermer

Document Summary

Many people do not get proper training (12-16% do) Less education, low-wage earners, and non-union workers face the most barriers to training access. The role of occupational health and safety training. Three basic rights apply to all canadian employees: the right to know: about dangerous or unsafe materials/machinery, the right to participate: in the protection of their own health and safety. New employees must be advised of these rights. Once they are aware of the rights, safety-related training is necessary. Health and safety training plays a role in the protection of an employees basic rights. Importance of health and safety is recognized internationally. Training interventions are helpful when they address a knowledge or skills (cid:498)gap(cid:499) If a skill gap is not identified, training is likely not the appropriate intervention. If an engineering-based solution (changing the physical environment) is available, it should be used before administrative or behavioural interventions.