© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–1 FIGURE 14–3 Selected Child Labor Hazardous Occupations (minimum age: 18 years)

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–2 Occupational Safety and Health Act Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970  Passed to assure safe and healthful working conditions.  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers provisions of the Act.  OSHA Enforcement Standards regulate equipment and working environments:  The “general duty” of employers to provide safe and healthy working conditions.  Notification and posters are required of employers to inform employees of OSHA’s safety and health standards.

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–3 FIGURE 14–4 Distribution of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries versus Illnesses by Private Industry Sector, 2008

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–4 Occupational Safety and Health Act (cont’d) Hazard Communication Bloodborne Pathogens Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Cumulative Stress Disorders Work Assignments OSHA Enforcement Standards

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–5 OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements Types of Injuries Injury- or illness-related death Lost-time or disability injuries Medical care injuries Minor injuries

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–6 OSHA Inspections On-the-Spot InspectionsOn-the-Spot Inspections  Compliance officers  Marshall v. Barlow’s, Inc. Dealing with an InspectionDealing with an Inspection  Check credentials  Opening conference  Safety record check  On-the-spot inspection Citations and ViolationsCitations and Violations  Imminent danger  Serious  Other than serious  De minimis  Willful and repeated

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–7 FIGURE 14–8 Phases of Accident Investigation

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–8 Inspection, Investigation, and Evaluation Measuring Safety Efforts Accident and Injury Statistics Worker Compensation Costs Illness/Injuries by Areas, Shifts, and Jobs Incident Rate and Benchmark Comparisons

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–9 Substance Abuse Substance AbuseSubstance Abuse  Use of illicit substances or misuse of controlled substances, alcohol, or other drugs. Types of Drug TestsTypes of Drug Tests  Urinalysis  Radioimmunoassay of hair  Surface swiping  Fitness-for-duty tests (impairment) Handling Substance Abuse CasesHandling Substance Abuse Cases  ADA does not protect current users of illegal drugs.  Addiction to legal drugs is considered a disability.  Use of the firm-choice option

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–10 FIGURE 14–9 Common Signs of Substance Abuse

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–11 Other Employee Health Concerns Emotional/Mental Health Health and Older Employees Smoking at Work Employee Health

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–12 Health Promotion Health PromotionHealth Promotion  A supportive approach of facilitating and encouraging healthy actions and lifestyles among employees. Wellness ProgramsWellness Programs  Programs designed to maintain or improve employee health before problems arise. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  A program that provides counseling and other help to employees having emotional, physical, or other personal problems.

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–13 Security Concerns at Work Security Concerns Workplace Violence Security Management Employee Screening and Selection Security Personnel

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–14 Workplace Violence Workplace Violence Issues Workplace Violence Warning Signs Training in Detection and Prevention Post-Violence Management Responses

© 2011 Cengage Learning. All rights reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible Web site, in whole or in part.14–15 FIGURE 14–11 Profile of a Potentially Violent Employee