Session 4 Flashcards
What are the ESRS S1 Disclosure Requirements for workforce management?
S1-1: Policies for workforce management.
S1-2, S1-3: Processes for engaging workers and addressing impacts.
S1-4, S1-5: Actions and targets to manage negative impacts and mitigate risks.
S1-6, S1-7: Workforce characteristics (employees and non-employee workers).
S1-8: Collective bargaining coverage and social dialogue.
What additional disclosure requirements are in ESRS S1-2?
S1-9: Diversity indicators.
S1-10, S1-11: Adequate wages and social protection.
S1-12: Inclusion of persons with disabilities.
S1-13 to S1-15: Training, health and safety, work-life balance.
S1-16, S1-17: Compensation, complaints, and human rights issues.
How is the work environment defined?
Work environment refers to exposures from work that pose health risks.
Includes negative effects (e.g., diseases, stress) and positive outcomes (e.g., well-being, learning)
What are the steps in risk assessment?
Map hazards.
Assess risks.
Implement risk controls.
Evaluate controls.
Mitigate deficiencies.
What are the types of hazards considered in mapping?
Physical: Noise, radiation, extreme temperatures.
Chemical: Harmful gases, vapors, liquids.
Biological: Viruses, bacteria.
Ergonomic: Repetitive movements, awkward postures.
Psychosocial: Workplace violence, harassment.
Safety: Slips, trips, machinery accidents.
How are risk controls implemented?
Use PPE, engineering controls, and administrative measures.
Apply substitution and replacement methods.
Develop long-term policies, strategies, and investments.
What is the causal preventive chain?
Links between exposure, management, and health outcomes.
Emphasizes prevention through policies, substitution, and control measures.
Strengthens the ethical argument for prevention.
