ADM 2337 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Personal Protective Equipment, Distracted Driving, Workplace Violence
23 Jan 2017
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Elements of a successful benefits program (important on each points) Cost containment strategies: increase deductibles, dollar limits, coverage changes, benefit caps, preferred providers. The fundamental duty of every employer is to take every reasonable precaution to ensure employee safety. Occupational health and safety is regulated by federal, provincial and territorial governments. Duties of joint health and safety committees. Complying with accident and injury reporting procedures. Ways to involve and engage employees in company safety programs: joint set safety standards with managers, participate in safety training, help design and implement special safety training programs, establish safety incentives and rewards, be involved in accident investigations. The number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees during a giving year where 200,000 equals the base for 100 full-time workers who work 40 hours a week, 50 weeks a year. Incidence rate= number of injuries and illnesses*200,000 / total hours worked by all employees during the period covered.
