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The International Labor
Organization

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shows that 2.3 million
people die world wide of work
related accidents and occupational
diseases each year

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NSC the U.S. Bureau of labor
statistics

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does track work related
accidents and reported a total of >
169,000 work injury deaths in 2017

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Occupational Safety and Health
Act

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came into legislation in 1970

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OSHA Their mission

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To assure the safety and
health of America’s workers by:

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osha mission assuring safety by

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  • setting and enforcing standards
     providing training & education
     encourage continual improvement in
    workplace safety & health
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6
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Every man and woman in the
nation and the District of Columbia
are covered by OSHA.

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WHO IS NOT COVERED?

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Miners
 Transportation workers
 Self employed
 Public employees
States establish their own safety and health program
Federal works covered by their agencies
Mine Workers - Mine Safety & Health Administration
Transportation works - covered by industry special law

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WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROGRAM

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To help ensure that employees are free to participate in safety and health activities

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WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROGRAM

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Being Discharged
Discriminating against employees because the employee has exercised rights under the act.
Firing demoting or layoffs
Deny overtime or promotion
Reducing pay or hours

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OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS

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Any abnormal condition or disorder resulting from prolonged exposure to hazardous substance or repetitious movements

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occupational injury

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Any personal injury, disease or death resulting from an occupational accident

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occupational injury

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Different from occupational illness because illnesses are a result of exposure over a period of time to risk factors.

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illness

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back injury, wear and tear such as carpal tunnel, ergonomics, carcinogens, black lung

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injury

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cuts/abrasions, needlestick injury, burns, broken bones, death by accident, back onjury

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back injury

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four out of five adults in the U.S. will suffer from back injury at some time in their life

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Consequences of Back Injury

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PAIN
- a back injury can be extremely painful, without any visible sign of injury

17
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consequences of back injury

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LOST INCOME
- A back injury may result in loss of income, reduction in productivity or higher insurance rates.

18
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consequence’s of back injury

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emotional stress, disability, decreased social activity.

19
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causes of back injury

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Family History
Weight
Fitness level
Flexibility
Arthritis
Work Related

20
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how to prevent injury

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Be Fit – Regular Exercise
Posture
Proper lifting
Listen to your body

21
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workplace stress

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Stress Management

Bringing work stress home

22
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stress affects

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work performance
driving
judgment
workplace violence

23
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common sources of job stress

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Changes in the workplace such as new technology or corporate downsizing
Unclear job responsibilities
Heavy workload
Working with a difficult or demanding boss
Poor working conditions

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personal/family stressors

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Death or loss of a loved one
Terminal family illness
Financial difficulty
Divorce or separation
Legal Problems

25
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early warning signs of job stress

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Headaches
Sleep disturbances
Difficulty concentrating
Short temper
Upset stomach
Job dissatisfaction
Low morale

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long term stress

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Cardiovascular disease
Workplace injury
Depression
Suicide
Cancer
Ulcers
Anxiety

27
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statistics

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from non fatal workplace violence.
68% were female
65% were aged 25 to 54.
21% required 31 or more days away from work to recover.
20% needed 3 to 5 days away from work

28
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risk factors

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Exchange of money with public
Work with volatile, unstable people
Work alone in isolated areas
Working where alcohol is served

29
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TOP TEN COMMON WORKPLACE INJURIES

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overexertion, falls to a lower level, struck by objects or equipment, bodily reactions, roadway incidents, slips and trips, repetitive motions

30
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prevention

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Stay focused
Short breaks help
Watch medications that may affect balance, vision, coordination
Manage your stress
Avoid drugs and alcohol

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