Management of Occupational Health and Safety, 8th Edition PDF by E Kevin Kellaway, Lori Francis and Bernadette Gatien

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Management of Occupational Health and Safety, Eighth Edition

By E Kevin Kellaway, Lori Francis and Bernadette Gatien

Management of Occupational Health and Safety, 8th Edition

Contents:

About the Series XXll

About the Authors

Preface xxv

Acknowledgments

PART 1 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW 1

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Chapter Learning Objectives 1

Opening Vignette: Bullied To Death? 2

What Is Occupational Health And Safety? 2

Terminology 3

OH&S Statistics 5

Historical Development of Modern Occupational Health and Safety 6

Historical Overview 6

Changing Perspectives on Risk and Liability 7

Developments in Canadian Legislation and OH&S Programs 8

Imperatives for Health and Safety 9

Economic Considerations 10

Legal Considerations 12

Moral Considerations 12

The Stakeholders 13

Government 13

Employers 15

Employees 15

Organized Labour 16

Barriers 16

Partnerships 17

Occupational Health and Safety Professionals 19

The Role of Human Resources 20

Safety Is Integrated in Other Human Resource Functions 20

Safety Requires Legislative Compliance 2 l

Safety Decreases Costs 21

Summary 22

Key Terms 22

Discussion Qiestions 23

Exercises 23

0 H&S in Action 24

Case Study 1: Production or Safety? 24

Case Study 2: Do We Need Health and Safety? 24

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 24

References 25

Chapter 2 Legislative Framework 2 9

Chapter Learning Objectives 29

Opening Vignette: Creative Sentences for OH&S Violations 30

OH&S and the Law 30

The Scope of 0 H&S Legislation 32

Occupational Health and Safety Acts 34

Stakeholder Duties and Responsibilities 35

Joint Health and Safety Committees 37

Work Refusals 3 9

Stop-Work Provisions 41

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 41

Corporate Liability for OH&S Under the Criminal Code 42

Environmental Legislation 44

Transportation of Dangerous Goods 45

Summary 46

Key Terms 46

Discussion Qiestions 47

Exercises 47

OH&S in Action 47

Case Study 1: Workplace Tragedy 48

Case Study 2: Work Refusal at Regional Hospital 48

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 48

References 49

Chapter 3 Workers’ Compensation 52

Chapter Learning Objectives 52

Opening Vignette: Canada’s Hub for Worker’s Compensation

Information: The Association of Worker’s Compensation Boards 53

Introduction 53

Historical Roots 54

Workers’ Compensation in Canada 55

Administration and Responsibilities 55

Prevention 57

Compensation Rates and Methods 60

Medical Aid and Incident Prevention 62

Social Goals of Workers’ Compensation 63

Provision for Second Injuries 63

Rehabilitation 63

Occupational Diseases and Workplace Stress 65

Assessments 67

Experience Rating 70

Reporting Requirements 72

Noncompliance 72

Summary 77

Key Terms 77

Discussion Qiestions 77

Exercises 77

0 H&S in Action 78

Case Study 1: The Employer’s Duty 79

Case Study 2: A Stressful Job 79

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 79

References 80

PART2 HAZARDS AND AGENTS 81

Chapter4 Hazards, Risks, and Control 81

Chapter Learning Objectives 81

Opening Vignette: High Heels Are Workplace Hazards 82

Terminology 82

Risk Assessment 83

Hazard Identification 83

Risk Analysis 88

Risk Analysis Process 88

Types of Injuries and Illnesses 9 l

Risk Control 95

Hierarchy of Control 96

Summary 109

Key Terms 110

Discussion Qiestions 110

Exercises 111

OH&S in Action 112

Case Study 1: Industrial Hazard Assessment 112

Case Study 2: Danger in the Grocery Store 112

Case Study 3: Hazard Control 113

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 113

References 114

Chapter 5 Physical Agents 116

Chapter Learning Objectives 116

Opening Vignette: How Is Blue Light Affecting You? 117

Physical Agents in the Workplace 117

Radiation 117

Ionizing Radiation 118

Non-Ionizing Radiation 118

Controlling Radiation 119

Noise 120

Types of Hearing Loss 121

Noise Control 123

Vibration 125

Health Effects of Vibration 126

Controlling Vibration 128

Thermal Stress 129

Heat-Related illnesses 131

Cold Environments 132

Summary 134

Key Terms 135

Discussion Qpestions 135

Exercises 136

OH&S in Action 136

Case Study 1: Radiation 136

Case Study 2: Expensive Jewellery 137

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 137

Appendix: Hearing Protection Types or Classifications 139

References 140

Chapter 6 Biological and Chemical Agents 142

Chapter Learning Objectives 142

Opening Vignette: Take a Deep Breath 143

What Are Biohazards and Chemical Agents? 143

Biohazards 144

Chemical Agents 146

Toxicology: An Overview 148

Respiration (Inhalation) 149

Skin Absorption 151

Ingestion 151

Penetration 151

Characteristics and Properties of Solvents 152

Inorganic Solvents 15 5

Organic Solvents 15 5

Control of Exposures 156

Engi,neering Controls 156

Administrative Controls 158

Personal Protective Equipment (PPB) 164

Personal Hygiene Practices 165

Summary 165

Key Terms 166

Discussion Qyestions 166

Exercises 166

0 H&S in Action 167

Case Study 1: Firefighters and Cancer 167

Case Study 2: Unexpected Gas 167

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 168

References 168

Chapter 7 Psychosocial Hazards 169

Chapter Learning Objectives 169

Opening Vignette: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) 170

Introduction 170

Stressors 172

Stressors in the Workplace 173

Stress 175

Stress Moderators 177

Strain 178

Psychological Strain 178

Physical Strain 178

Behavioural Strain l 79

Organizational Strain l 79

Recognizing, Assessing, and Managing Psychosocial Hazards 179

Primary Interventions 181

Secondary Interventions l 82

Tertiary Interventions l 82

Spotlight on a Stressor: Injustice at Work 182

Creating a Fair Workplace 184

Spotlight on a Stressor: Technology 184

Spotlight on a Stressor: Work-Family Conflict 185

Causes of Work- Family Conflict 188

Outcomes of Work-Family Conflict 188

Summary 189

Key Terms 190

Discussion Qyestions 190

Exercises 191

OH&S in Action 193

Case Study 1: A Stressful Job 193

Case Study 2: Technology at Work 193

Case Study 3: A Toxic Workplace 194

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 194

References 195

Chapter 8 Workplace Violence, Aggression, and Harassment 200

Chapter Learning Objectives 200

Opening Vignette: Workplace Harassment 201

Introduction 201

Defining Workplace Aggression and Violence 202

The Prevalence of Workplace Aggression 203

  1. Prevalence Data 203

Canadian Data 203

Sources of Workplace Violence 204

Prevalence by Source 206

Risk Factors for Workplace Aggression 207

SAV-T(l) and SAV-T(2): The Risk of Violence 207

Imminent Risk 208

Prevention 209

‘Jjpe I Violence 209

‘Jjpe II Violence 211

‘Jjpe III Violence 214

‘Jjpe IV Violence 215

Organizational Policies and Programs 215

Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace 217

Investigation of Specific Incidents 218

Respeciful Workplaces 219

Sexual Harassment 220

Sexual Harassment as a Health and Safety Issue 221

Summary 222

Key Terms 222

Discussion Qiestions 223

Exercises 223

0 H&S in Action 224

Case Study 1: Aggression Policy 224

Case Study 2: Addressing Inappropriate Email 224

Case Study 3: Offsite Harassment 225

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 225

References 226

PART3

Chapter9

I T RV NTIONS 230

Training 230

Chapter Learning Objectives 230

Opening Vignette: The Need for Training 231

Introduction 231

The Role of Occupational Health and Safety Training 233

Health and Safety Training Programs 235

Needs Analysis 235

Training Design and Delivery 240

Training Evaluation 246

Common Safety Training Initiatives 249

Safety Orientation 24 9

First-Aid Training 249

WHMIS Training 250

Summary 250

Key Terms 251

Discussion Qiestions 251

Exercises 251

OH&S in Action 253

Case Study 1: The New HR Manager at Al Manufacturing 253

Case Study 2: A Young Worker’s Qiandary 253

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 254

References 254

Chapter 10 Motivation and Safety Management Systems 257

Chapter Learning Objectives 257

Opening Vignette: Borger Group of Companies: Safety Comes First 258

Introduction 258

Safety Behaviour 259

Motivating Safety Behaviour 261

Reinforcement Theory 261

Goal Setting 264

Self-Determination Theory 265

Increasing Opportunity for Safety Behaviour 267

Management Commitment to OH&S 267

Organizational Health and Safety Management Systems 271

Summary 277

Key Terms 277

Discussion Qiestions 277

Exercises 278

0 H&S in Action 279

Case Study 1: Noncompliance with Safety Standards 279

Case Study 2: Safety in the Bakery 280

Case Study 3: Working to Change Safety 280

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 280

References 281

Chapter 11 Emergency Planning 287

Chapter Learning Objectives 287

Opening Vignette: Emergency Plans 288

Introduction 288

Emergency Preparedness 290

Precontact 2 91

Contact 296

Postcontact 301

Getting Back to Normal 302

Summary 303

Key Terms 303

Discussion Qiestions 303

Exercises 304

OH&S in Action 304

Case Study: Biological Terrorism 304

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 305

References 305

Chapter 12 Incident Investigation 307

Chapter Learning Objectives 307

Opening Vignette: Workplace Fatality Investigation 308

Rationale for Incident Investigation 308

Critical Factors in the Investigative Process 309

Timing 309

Severity 309

Legal Requirements 3 l 0

Types oflnformation Collected 311

Human Factors 311

Situational Factors 312

Environmental Factors 313

W’ho Investigates? 313

Investigative Methods 313

Observations or Walkthroughs 314

Interviews 314

Re-Enactments 316

Investigative Tools 317

Incident Reports 317

Incident Analysis 318

The Swiss Cheese Model 321

The Psychology oflncidents: Cognitive Failures 322

Summary 323

Key Terms 323

Discussion Qiestions 323

Exercises 324

OH&S in Action 324

Case Study 1: Incident Investigation 324

Case Study 2: Office Incident 325

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 325

Appendix: Incident Report Forms 326

References 335

Chapter 13 Disability Management and

Return to Work 336

Chapter Learning Objectives 336

Opening Vignette: Return to Work: High-Profile Style 337

Motives for Disability Management 338

Financial Motives 338

Moral and Social Motives 339

Legal Motives 339

Disability Management 342

Assessing Disability Management Programs 342

Best Practices in Disability Management 343

Return-to-Work Planning 346

Work Accommodation 347

Physical Demands Anaysis 349

Functional Ability Assessment 349

Stakeholders in Disability Management 349

Barriers to Return to Work 351

Summary 353

Key Terms 354

Discussion Qiestions 354

Exercises 3 54

OH&S in Action 355

Case Study 1: Forgotten Orders: A Case of Memory Impairment in a

Restaurant 355

Case Study 2: Out of Contact at Widgit 356

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 356

References 357

Chapter 14 Workplace Wellness: Work-Family and Health

Promotion Programs 362

Chapter Leaming Objectives 362

Opening Vignette: Snoozing on the Job: Not Such a Bad Idea

After All? 363

Workplace Wellness Initiatives 364

Work-Family Conflict: Family-Friendly Policies in the Workplace 365

Fami{y-Friend{y Policies 366

Family-Friendly Policies: An Evaluation 369

Health Promotion Programs 372

Employee and Famiry Assistance Programs (EFAPs) 372

Stress Management Programs 374

Effectiveness of Stress Management Training 375

Worksite Health Promotion: A Focus on Lifestyle Changes

Developing a Successful Worksite Health Promotion Program

Summary 384

Key Terms 384

Discussion Qyestions 385

Exercises 385

OH&S in Action 387

Case Study 1: Mandatory Aerobics 387

Case Study 2: Evaluating the Benefits of WHPS 387

Case Study 3: Job Sharing in a Telecommunications Firm 388

Cumulative Assignment: Well-Mart 388

References 389

Glossary 3 96

Index 402

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