Health, Safety and Security Flashcards
AKA “balanced scorecard”, tool for measuring, such as incident reports, audit scores, perception, survey results, dollar costs, etc.
organizational scorecard
protective equipment, fire protection equipment, records, physical hazards, etc.
OSHA violations
“right to know” law re: hazardous chemicals.
Hazard Communication Standard
document that describes a chemical substance, potential risks, etc.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS, formerly MSDS)
standard is violated but does not pose a threat to the health/safety of employees. Penalty: employer informed, but not cited.
de minimus
standard is violated that does affect the health/safety of employees, but no harm is imminent. Penalty: cited and fine up to $7k/violation.
other-than-serious
imminent risk that an employee will be harmed/killed. Penalty: cited and fine up to $7k/violation.
serious OSHA violation
continued violation after date of abatement from prior to investigation. Penalty: cited and fine up to $7k/violation.
failure to abate
employer continues to violate the same or similar standard. Penalty: cited and fined up to $70k/violation.
repeat OSHA violation
intentionally ignoring or intentionally violating standards. Penalty: cited, with fines between $5k and $70k, potential jail time.
willful OSHA violation
standards and monitoring operations that protect the safety of coal miners and other mine workers.
Miner Safety and Health Act of 1977
aims to prevent workplace accidents arising from employee drug use (not protected by ADA).
Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
aims to protect workers by requiring that employers keep recordings of needlestick and other sharp injuries.
Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000
holds senior executives responsible for the financial practices of an organization.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
employee’s own actions may lessen the employer’s responsibility.
contributory negligence
