Health and Safety

What is health and safetyWho is responsible

Causes of accidents and illness in the workplace

Preventing accidentProtecting employee health

Organizing for safety and healthEvaluating health and safety program

Occupational health and safety law

Health and SafetyPerformance will depend much on the physical and mental condition of workers. Workplace that are not safe can seriously affect the performance of the employee.Definition:Health – refers to the condition which indicates that a person is free of illness, injury or mental and emotional problems that impair normal human activity.Safety – freedom from danger or risk.Who is responsible for health and safety:1. Managers2. Supervisors3. Health and safety specialist in the

company

Health and SafetyCauses of accident and illnesses in the workplace:1. Task

1) Risky jobs

2. Working condition1) In-appropriate design of the building2) Machines are incorrectly installed3) Lack of protective gear4) Fatigue as result of long hours5) Noise6) Poor lighting7) Boredom8) Fighting9) Daydreaming10) Alcoholism

3. Nature of the employee1) Impulsive or irresponsible 2) Physiological deficiencies

Health and SafetyPreventing Accidents:1. Employee selection (accident prone-individuals not

hired)2. Employee training

1) First aid2) defensive driving3) Accident prevention technique4) Handling of hazardous equipment5) Emergency procedure6) Safety equipment: safety glass and goggles for welder, shoes and

glove for chemical, hard hot, safety belts

3. Safety incentive program1) Safety standard that grants reward2) Safety record

4. Safety audit5. Accident investigation6. Safety committee

1) Inspection and accident investigation2) Conducts safety meeting3) Safety program4) Bring worker’s safety concerns to management5) Helps develop safety incentive program6) Develop ideas to improve workplace safety

Health and Safety Protecting employee health:1) Maintaining health workforce

environment.2) Preventive approach to health

maintenance1) Better nutrition 2) Regular exercise program3) Abstinence from smoking and alcohol4) Stress counseling5) Annual physical examination

3) Management stress

Employee BenefitsFlexible Benefits Plans:Advantages1. Employee are able to get the types of

benefits that are most appealing to them. 2. Company’s investment in benefits is

optimized. 3. Employees become more aware of the

benefits offered by the company.4. Company can recruit and hire more easily

because of the attraction of flexi benefit plan.Disadvantages5. Higher administrative cost6. Employee may choose inappropriate benefit

package7. Chosen benefit may be costly to maintain.