ADMS 2600 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Absenteeism, Stressor

• School: York University
• Department: Administrative Studies
• Course: ADMS 2600
• Professor: Christa Wilkin

Document Summary

Management commitment to h&s results in better safety behaviour and safety records: e. g. , nhl & head shots, occupational injury any cut, fracture, sprain, or amputation resulting from a workplace accident or from an exposure involving an accident in the work environment, occupational illness any abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from an occupational injury, caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment. Joint h&s committees: for organizations with >20 employees (+/ , includes both workers and management, must meet regularly, inspect workplaces, investigate accidents, educate workforce, right to refuse unsafe work, if employee has a reason to believe a situation is unsafe (does not need to prove a hazard, certain exceptions (firefighters, police) May have positive outcomes: e. g. , achievement, satisfaction, performance, if , they are not excessive; and, person has sufficient levels of competence, discretion/control and self efficacy.