Health and Safety What is health and safety Who is responsible Causes of accidents and illness in the workplace Preventing accident Protecting employee health Organizing for safety and health Evaluating health and safety program Occupational health and safety law

Health and Safety Performance 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: Managers Supervisors Health and safety specialist in the company

Health and Safety Causes of accident and illnesses in the workplace: Task Risky jobs Working condition In-appropriate design of the building Machines are incorrectly installed Lack of protective gear Fatigue as result of long hours Noise Poor lighting Boredom Fighting Daydreaming Alcoholism Nature of the employee Impulsive or irresponsible Physiological deficiencies

Health and Safety Preventing Accidents: Employee selection (accident prone-individuals not hired) Employee training First aid defensive driving Accident prevention technique Handling of hazardous equipment Emergency procedure Safety equipment: safety glass and goggles for welder, shoes and glove for chemical, hard hot, safety belts Safety incentive program Safety standard that grants reward Safety record Safety audit Accident investigation Safety committee Inspection and accident investigation Conducts safety meeting Safety program Bring worker’s safety concerns to management Helps develop safety incentive program Develop ideas to improve workplace safety

Health and Safety Protecting employee health: Maintaining health workforce environment. Preventive approach to health maintenance Better nutrition Regular exercise program Abstinence from smoking and alcohol Stress counseling Annual physical examination Management stress

Employee Benefits Flexible Benefits Plans: Advantages Employee are able to get the types of benefits that are most appealing to them. Company’s investment in benefits is optimized. Employees become more aware of the benefits offered by the company. Company can recruit and hire more easily because of the attraction of flexi benefit plan. Disadvantages Higher administrative cost Employee may choose inappropriate benefit package Chosen benefit may be costly to maintain.