Management and Organizational Studies 3344A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Indirect Costs, Occupational Safety And Health, Acne Vulgaris

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

Document Summary

Hr departments bear the greatest burden for monitoring an organization"s occupational health and safety. 250,000 lost-time injuries: lost-time injuries: results in the employee missing time from work, most dangerous industries: construction, manufacturing, transportation. Occupational health and safety: the identification, evaluation, and control of hazards associated with the work environment: chemical, biological, physical, psychosocial (stress) Occupational injury: any cut, fracture, sprain, or amputation resulting from a workplace incident. Occupational illness: abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment. Oh&s issues affect employers, employees, families, those who contribute to insurance and compensation. No longer industrial workers only white collar are worrying more and more. Industrial revolution: mechanists were exposed to lubes and oils bad acne and skin problems: late 19th century ontario passed legislation that established safety standards (guards on machines) The importance of health and safety: economic considerations.