MHR 523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Vicarious Liability, Criminal Negligence, Personal Protective Equipment
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Lecture 9: occupational health and safety- chapter 14. Why is ohs an hr issue? (strategic importance) Hr manages the ohs function, it"s a people issue, goes with other functions of hr like compensation and working conditions. Investment in disability and wellness programs create bottom-line returns. In 2007 there were 1055 deaths and 317524 injuries resulting from accidents at work. Assumption of risk: prominent legal doctrine until early 20th century. Accident proneness: knowing there is a risk to all work * (read textbook) 21st century: modern health and safety programs recognize that enhancing ohs requires cooperation among multiple stakeholders. Triangle shirt waist factory fire workers died due to poor ohs. Occupational health and safety act (ohsa: tells us what are the parameters of health of safety and who is reasonable for what, tries to keep you safe. Worker"s compensation: workplace safety and insurance act (wsia, system parallel to ohsa, provides financial security.
