Chapter 3 - Creating A Culture Of Well-being Flashcards

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What is Organizational Culture?

A

Collective understanding of beliefs and values that guide how employees act and behave

The personality of the organization

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What are the 3 health and safety concerns for employers?

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  1. Occupational injury
  2. Occupational illness
  3. Industrial Diseases
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3
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What is an occupational injury?

A

Any physical injury from a workplace accident

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4
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What is an occupational illness?

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Abnormal condition due to exposure to environmental factors at work (ex:eczema)

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What is an industrial disease?

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Disease resulting from exposure relating to a particular process, trade or occupation in industry
(Ex: black lung disease and minors)

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6
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Physical injury leads to ______

A

Mental disability

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7
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Mental stress causes ____ and creates____

A

A physical disability, a mental condition

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8
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What are the main conditions to create a healthy and safe work environment?

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  • Have a legal framework
  • Accept duties and responsibilities
  • Recognize that younger employees may need more training in creating a healthy environment
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9
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What sector has the highest % of work related injuries?

A

The Health and Social Services sector

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10
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How much is paid out to injured workers and their families?

A

Over $12 billion

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11
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What are the 2 provinces with highest levels of injuries?

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Saskatchewan and Manitoba

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12
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What does CSST stand for?

A

La Commission de la Santé et de la Sécurité du Travail du Québec

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What are the employers’ rights based on CSST?

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  • To recieve training and information on occupational health and safety
  • To seek out support and advice regarding your prevention process
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14
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What are the employer’s obligations based on CSST?

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  • to identify, control and eliminate hazards to workers
  • to ensure safety of equipments etc
  • to inform workers of risks at work
  • to provide necessary training to ensure safety…
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15
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What are some of the workers compensation in a case of injury?

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  • Cash payouts, for permanent disability
  • Wage loss payments, if worker can no longer earn as much
  • First aid on site
  • Vocational rehabilitation
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16
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What is the goal of workers compensation?

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To return the employee to his original job if possible

17
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What are the 3 purposes of applying a safety program?

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  1. Promoting safety awareness
  2. Enforcing safety rules
  3. Investigating accidents and keeping records
18
Q

How are incidence rates calculated?

A

(# of casesx 200 000)/(total hours worked during the period)

19
Q

What does WHMIS stand for?

A

Workplace Hazardous Materials

20
Q

What 2 things can employers do to create a culture of well-being?

A
  • provide better health benefits to individuals

- acknowledge the close relationship between physical, emotional health and job performance

21
Q

What are some tools used to create a healthy work environment?

A
  • Health services
  • Alternative approaches
  • Wellness programs
  • Disability management
  • Employee assistance programs