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Employee Safety and Health. Occupational Safety and Health Act and Administration.
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Occupational Safety and Health Act and Administration • “each employer shall furnish to each of his (or her) employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his (or her) employees.” • Accidents • Illness (abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment
Inspections • Citations ($5,000 - $70,000) • Penalties $1.5 million for willful, serious or repeated serious violations. • $7,000 per day for failure to correct • Both employer and employee have obligations under the law.
Reduce Accidents • Selection and Placement • Training • Emphasis on safety • Employee participation • Employer inspections
Other Significant Workplace Issues • Industrial Hygiene (Asbestos) • Infectious Disease • Travel abroad (SARS, Ebola) • Alcoholism and Substance Abuse • Stress (Employee Selection) • Burnout • Depression • Computer Usage (Eye strain and carpal tunnel syndrome) • AIDS • Smoking • Violence • Security