Chapter 7 Safety and health at work

definition

unwanted conduct of a sexual nature having the effect of verbal, non verbal, visual and psychological harassement

the heavy cost of accident

Medical bills,
Wages of workers on medical leave
Damage to equipment and materials
Overtime work
Employee replacement costs, in case of fatal accident

the cause of accident is the technical,human and environment

causes of the accident

Nervousness and fear
Faulty judgement of speed and distance
Worry and depression
Fatigue

improving the health of employee

stress management, poor supervision and excessive working hours and shift work

safety policy

draft a safety policy,
Communicate it to employees
Revise it as necessary

function of commitee

the establishing policies on safety and health matters, including the setting of rules and regulations.
Conducting an inspection of the workplace, at least once in 3 months.
Analysing records on accidents and health problems.