Chapter 3 - Creating A Culture Of Well-being Flashcards
What is Organizational Culture?
Collective understanding of beliefs and values that guide how employees act and behave
The personality of the organization
What are the 3 health and safety concerns for employers?
- Occupational injury
- Occupational illness
- Industrial Diseases
What is an occupational injury?
Any physical injury from a workplace accident
What is an occupational illness?
Abnormal condition due to exposure to environmental factors at work (ex:eczema)
What is an industrial disease?
Disease resulting from exposure relating to a particular process, trade or occupation in industry
(Ex: black lung disease and minors)
Physical injury leads to ______
Mental disability
Mental stress causes ____ and creates____
A physical disability, a mental condition
What are the main conditions to create a healthy and safe work environment?
- Have a legal framework
- Accept duties and responsibilities
- Recognize that younger employees may need more training in creating a healthy environment
What sector has the highest % of work related injuries?
The Health and Social Services sector
How much is paid out to injured workers and their families?
Over $12 billion
What are the 2 provinces with highest levels of injuries?
Saskatchewan and Manitoba
What does CSST stand for?
La Commission de la Santé et de la Sécurité du Travail du Québec
What are the employers’ rights based on CSST?
- To recieve training and information on occupational health and safety
- To seek out support and advice regarding your prevention process
What are the employer’s obligations based on CSST?
- 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…
What are some of the workers compensation in a case of injury?
- Cash payouts, for permanent disability
- Wage loss payments, if worker can no longer earn as much
- First aid on site
- Vocational rehabilitation