Chapter 15: Workplace Safety, Security, and Wellness Flashcards
____ mission is to assure safe and healthy working conditions fro working men and women by enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
____ is part of the U.S. Department of Labor
OSHA
The ____ conducts research and makes recommendations on how to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
The ____ was created in 1913 to promote safety in U.S. industry. It is a nonprofit, member-supported organization that focuses on traffic safety issues, workplace accidents, and home and community safety.
National Safety Council (NSC)
Good safety habits begin with a leadership ____ to safety.
commitment
____ don’t just happen: they have causes.
Accidents
Four major causes of workplace accidents are:
- People
- Equipment
- Materials
- Work Environment
The design, of the work environment, known as ____, has an important impact on employee safety and productivity.
ergonomics
Regular training and ____ on workplace safety will help ensure that accidents don’t happen in your work unit.
coaching
Your ____ department most likely will provide organization-wide training on workplace safety.
human resources (HR)
____, like safety, is everyone’s responsibility
Security
An effective ____ program consists of , at a minimum, written policies and procedures and ongoing training for supervisors and employees.
violence prevention
An effective ____ and ____ program can improve you and your employee’s quality of life, and can also enhance workplace success because employees are motivated and able to accomplish their daily tasks.
health and wellness
