Topic outline
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From the most basic level, employers should send their employees home in the same manner they arrived. The U.S. Congress considered the concept of workplace safety so important that they created a special department, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to administer the safety and well-being of employees in the workplace. Every workplace environment must comply with OSHA regulations. Employers should also consider the health and wellness of their human capital: healthy employees boost workplace performance and productivity, take fewer sick day benefits, and build stronger, more long-lasting relationships with their employers. When an employee or potential employee sees that their employer is concerned about their well-being, they are more likely to remain a part of that organization.
Completing this unit should take you approximately 3 hours.
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This video documents the history of OSHA and why it is critical in providing safe and healthy working environments for your most important asset, your employees.
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Skim this report, which takes a comprehensive look at the act that governs the safety of human capital in the workplace. There is a lot of information on OSHA's website, and much of it is categorized by industry. Every organization should be aware of the specific information associated with its industry and should have a general understanding of OSHA and its standards. You are encouraged to browse OSHA's website to enhance your understanding of what they require of an employer.
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Watch this video, which explains how OSHA conducts an inspection.
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This chapter discusses the importance of creating an organizational culture built around safety and health. The chapter also discusses the health hazards at work, including stress, substance abuse, and workplace violence. Applicable laws are also detailed in length. Lastly, the chapter addresses the rise of Employee Assistance Programs to promote safety, health, and wellness.
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This video discusses how organizations can profit from health and wellness programs.
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Read this paper, which targets hospitality workplaces and applies to other industries. It includes examples of wellness programs and initiatives at large tech companies and some hospitality-focused companies while underscoring the importance of focusing on employee wellness.
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This article discusses why offering employees drug treatment programs is good for the employee and the employer.
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Read this article, which discusses the impact of the COVID pandemic and the growing importance of prioritizing employee wellbeing.
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Take this assessment to see how well you understood this unit.
- This assessment does not count towards your grade. It is just for practice!
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