MHR 523 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Workplace Violence, Ebola Virus Disease, Workplace Harassment
3 Mar 2017
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Lost time injury rate: measures any occupational injury or illness resulting in an employee being unable to ful l the work full work assignments, not including any fatalities. Careless workers: early approach to safety in the workplace which assumed accidents were due to workers" carelessness. Shared responsibility: a newer approach to workplace safety that relies on the cooperation of the employer and employees. Occupational health and safety (ohs) legislation: laws intended to protect the health and safety of workers by minimizing work-related accidents and illnesses. Based on principle of joint responsibility between workers and employers. > rules related to speci c hazards (e. g. asbestos. Take every precaution to ensure the health and safety of workers (due diligence) Take reasonable care to protect their own health and safety, and that of co-workers. Includes wearing protective clothing and equipment, and reporting contravention of the law. Non-adversarial atmosphere where management and labour can work together to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.
