| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Three Categories of Rules: General Health and Safety ,Specific Industries, Specific Hazards | Occupational Health and Safety Legislation |
| joint responsibility for health and safety , due diligence responsibility (employer) ,right to refuse unsafe work (employee) | Responsibilities and Rights of Employers and Employees |
| joint health and safety committees, enforcement: health and safety inspectors, control of toxic substances | Other Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Requirements |
| labeling of hazardous materials, material safety data sheet, employee training | WHMIS Legislation |
| legislation imposes personal duty on supervisors to ensure safety, need to get workers to want to work safely, safety commitment begins with top management | Supervisor |
| Chance Occurrences (beyond control) , Unsafe Conditions , Unsafe Acts (by employees) | What Causes Accidents? |
| improperly guarded equipment, defective equipment, hazardous procedures, unsafe storage , improper illumination, improper ventilation | Unsafe Conditions |
| Job (some inherently dangerous) , Work Schedule (fatigue) , Psychological Climate (stress) | Three Other Work-Related Accident Factors |
| throwing materials , operating/working at unsafe speeds, rendering safety devices inoperative,using unsafe equipment/procedures, improper lifting, horseplay | Unsafe Acts |
| substance abuse, job stress, repetititve strain injuries, workplace toxins, workplace smoking | Occupational Health Issues and Challenges |
| proactive approach to employee health: stress management, nutrition/weight management ,smoking cessation programs ,heart health, physical fitness ,ergonomics | Employee Wellness Programs |
| Before the accident: accident prevention measures, After the accident:ensure medical attention, be supportive, keep in touch | Controlling Workers |
| Personal Characteristics: poor vision, age (17-28), difference in perceptual vs. motor skill | Causes of Unsafe Acts |
| reduce unsafe conditions, reduce unsafe acts, selection and placement , training and education,positive reinforcement , top-management commitment ,monitoring work overload and stress | How to Prevent Accidents |
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