HRM 3400 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bursitis, Anthropometry, Bone Marrow Suppression

• School: York University
• Department: Human Resources Management
• Course: HRM 3400
• Professor: Gary Blake

Document Summary

Psychosocial work environment: includes organization of work and the organization culture; the attitudes, values, beliefs and practices that are demonstrated on a daily basis, and which affect the mental and physical well-being of employees. Sometimes referred to as workplace stressors (cause mental or emotional stress to workers) Personal health resources: supportive environment, health services, information, resources, opportunities and flexibility. Monitor and support ongoing and physical health. Physical work environment: the structure, air, machines, furniture, products, chemicals, materials, and processes that are present or occur in the workplace. Can affect the physical or well-being of workers. Business case for h&s: legal compliance with the law according to the occupational health and safety act and regulations. Minimum standards for business operations: economic - accident costs, insurance costs, high-risk workplace initiative, ministry of labour fines, effect on bottom line (profit margin, moral should be anchored in values and ethics of the corporation.