Irp 120 - DR Ekwoaba Class Note - 1 - On Health and Safety 2021-2022 Session

IRP 120– Elements of
Human Resource
Management by –LECTURE 1
EKWOABA, JOY O. Ph.D
MNIM,MNITAD, MBAM, MTAMN.
., ACIPM,
Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource
Management, Faculty of Management Sciences
University of Lagos, Nigeria
Phone: 08033069753; 08070790433
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Joy Onyinyechi Ekwoaba
Instagram: joyekwoaba
Twitter: @ekwoabajoyo
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Group Facebook Account: Friends, love and Love Zone.
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Health, Safety and Security at Work
 Health- This is a general state of physical, mental and emotional well-being
of people.
 Workplace health: this is a field of health care made up of multiple
disciplines dedicated to the well-being and safety of employees in the
workplace.
Safety and Workplace Safety
 Safety: This is a condition in which the physical well-being of people is
protected.
 Workplace Safety: this is employee’s legal right to work in conditions that
are free of known dangers.
 Workplace Safety and Health (OSH) is concerned with the health, safety,
and welfare of employees in the workplace.
 Workplace security: is about working conditions that are safe and promote
workers well-being. It covers both physical security and digital security of
assets.
HAZARD/OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD
 Hazard: A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health
effects on something or someone.
 Basically, a hazard is the potential for harm or an adverse effect, Eg. to
people as health effects, to organizations as property or equipment losses, or
to the environment.
 Occupational Hazard is a risk accepted as a consequence of a particular
occupation.
 An occupational hazard is a hazard experienced in the workplace. Short term
risks may include physical injury, while long-term risks may be increased risk
of developing cancer or heart disease.
 An occupational hazard is a disease which we get due to our occupation.
 An example is the sorters disease. Examples include: Excessive noise and
heat are commonly found problems in industries, which can affect the hearing
of workers.
Hazard
 Safety Hazard
 Any force strong enough to cause injury in an accident
 An injury caused by a safety hazard is usually obvious
 occupational Health Hazard.
 Any material or condition that may cause occupational
injuries and or illness.
 Covers chemicals, physical agents
 Ergonomic hazards (posture, forceful motion, stationary
position, direct pressure, vibration, extreme temperature,
noise) and other stress agents
Types of Hazards
Basic Hazard Categories
 Physical
 Chemical
 Biological
 Ergonomic
 Psychological
 Behavioral
ACCIDENT REPORT .
 Accident Reporting: Report all job-related injuries
within 24-hr. Report all safety-related incidents within
24-hr.
 Slips, Trips & Falls: Prevent them by always
remembering the following: Do not allow cords and
cables to create a tripping hazard. Clean up all spills
quickly.
 Watch where you walk! Be alert for: Worn or loose
carpets. Broken stair tread edges. Uneven or broken
walking surfaces. Chipped floorboards and tiles.
ACCIDENT REPORT CONTD.
 Walking on the Stairs: Avoid distraction.
 Filing Cabinets: Close the drawers.
 Office Machines: Learn how to operate office machines safely before you
use them..
 Preventing Hand Injuries. Look after your hands: When you stick them
into drawers & cabinets.
 Your Eyes: Don’t rub your eyes with soiled/dirty hands. If you get
something in your eyes, seek first aid or medical care.
 FIRST AID. If your office has a first aid kit: Make sure you know where
the kit is. Ensure the kit is well stocked.
 Hygiene: Practice good personal hygiene to reduce your risk of disease and
illness.–Wash your hands frequently, using soap & water. Keep your office
& work area(s) clean
The legislation on Health, Safety and Security.
Wherever you work, you will be bound by many health and
safety laws, such as: Manual handling regulations, Food
hygiene regulations, COSHH regulations and any other
laws relevant to your workplace.
 All employees have fundamental rights of knowing the
following:
 right to know
 Right to participative
 Right to refuse work
 Duty of Employers, Business Owners and Contractors.
 Due diligence: they shall take all reasonable precautions under
the particulars circumstances to prevent injuries or accidents in
the workplace.
The legislation on Health, Safety and Security.
 Duty of Supervisors:
 Advising workers of possible hazards
 Providing training and written instruction
 Ensuring workers compliance with OH&S Laws of eg.
Wearing safety equipment, devices, cloths etc.
 Imposing discipline for continuous safety infractions when
necessary.
 Duties of Workers
 Compliance with the laws and regulations on use of safety
equipment and clothes properly,
 Follow all safety procedures,
 Report hazards and accidents etc.
Safety Signs
Consequences of non adherence to health
safety and Security Rules at Workplace
Direct Indirect
 Salaries for replaced  Occasional absence from work
 Long and short term disability
staff
 Medication
 Training cost for
 Paramedical (hospital) cost
replaced staff  Schedule delays
 Reduced productivity  Lower morale
 Increased turnover  Increased Absenteeism
 Unhappy workers etc  Poor Customer Relations

 Re-training
Benefits of Safety and Health
Programs
Benefits may include:
Improvements in product, process, and service
quality
Better morale
Improved recruiting and retention
More favorable image and reputation

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