Exam 4 - Chapter 14 Flashcards
OSHA function
Issues citations and penalties for standard infractions
Responsibilities under OSHA Whose responsibility a. Employer b. Employee Cooperate with OSHA compliance officer for inspections.
a. Employer
recommendations for maintaining a safe environment
◦Provide training to employees regarding work procedures and osha standards ◦Set up internal audit regularly ensure safety rules/policies are followed ◦Be familiar with OSHAct ◦Post OSHA poster ◦The owners should follow through with the consultation they were seeking ◦Free on-site consultation from OSHA ◦Incentives programs (peer pressures) ◦Involve employees in identifying unsafe equipment/conditions
Responsibilities under OSHA Whose responsibility a. Employer b. Employee Warn employees of potential hazards.
a. Employer
Do you think an organization has the right to: Have management representative accompany inspector?
Yes
Responsibilities under OSHA Whose responsibility a. Employer b. Employee Do not discriminate against employees who properly exercise their rights under the Act.
a. Employer
WORKPLACE AGGRESSION
WORKPLACE AGGRESSION: Hostile forms of behavior involving efforts by individuals to harm others with whom they work or have worked.
Enforcement
safety policies - Any consequences for unsafe behaviors.
Motivation
Motivation - incentive to work productively and safe
Emotion-focused coping
if you cant find the source of the stress. Maybe if you cant deal with it. Try to calm that person down or yourself down. However,r this is temporary so its not a great method compared to problem-focused coping since things will trigger that stress again.
Do you think OSHA has the right to: prepare a confidential case file
Yes
What are the 5 things you can do to PREVENTING WORKPLACE AGGRESSION
• Screen out individuals with propensity toward aggression • Know profile of typical violence-prone worker for intervention purposes • Workplace violence policy • Empathize and be fair • Training in aggression management
Responsibilities under OSHA Whose responsibility a. Employer b. Employee Report any job-related injury or illness to the employer, & seek treatment promptly.
b. Employee
What does Osha Stand for
Occupations Safety Health Act
Voluntary Protection programs
◦This is going above the osha ◦This is going above the minimum standard to protect employees
Responsibilities under OSHA Whose responsibility a. Employer b. Employee Post OSHA poster.
a. Employer
Problem-focused coping:
• Why is this person is stressed out. Fix the problem/conflict
Responsibilities under OSHA Whose responsibility a. Employer b. Employee Provide employee access to Log (OSHA Form 300)
a. Employer
Responsibilities under OSHA Whose responsibility a. Employer b. Employee Provide safe tools & equipment.
a. Employer
Do you think an organization has the right to: view copy of employee complaints?
Yes
Do you think OSHA has the right to: proceed with inspection if they show up during regular business hours
Depends, warrant
MAJOR STRESSORS
• Responsibility without authority • Inability to voice complaints • Prejudice because of age, gender, race, or religion • Poor working conditions • Inadequate recognition • Lack of a clear job description or chain of command • Unfriendly interpersonal relationships
Do you think OSHA has the right to: interview employees confidentiality
Yes
Responsibilities under OSHA Whose responsibility a. Employer b. Employee Establish operating procedures to protect employee safety & health, and communicate them.
a. Employer
