ADM 2337 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Occupational Safety And Health, Job Satisfaction, Defensive Driving
13 Apr 2020
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Occupational health and safety is regulated by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments. Occupational injury: any cut, fracture, sprain, or amputation resulting from a workplace accident or an exposure involving an accident in the work environment. Occupational illness: an abnormal condition or disorder, other than one resulting from an occupational injury, caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment. An occupational illness can be acute or chronic; it can result from inhaling, absorbing, ingesting, or directly contacting an illness-causing agent. All hr managers should become familiar with the occupational health and safety laws that apply to their organization. Various acts and government departments enforce the legislation. The fundamental duty of every employer is to take every reasonable precaution to ensure employee safety. Comply with the applicable statutes and regulations. Keep records to compile an annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses. Ensure that supervisors are familiar with the work and its associated hazards.
