Managing Employee Safety 2
Managing Employee Safety
University of Phoenix
Introduction
An organization’s purpose is to maintain stability, operate in an efficient profitable manner, and keep employees safe and healthy. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) along with other regulatory governmental bodies have certain rules put in place that sometimes conflict with a companies ability to maintain this efficiency. The various ways that companies handle this conflict depends on the managing capabilities, the limitations of the government’s laws and regulations, as well as the ethics that are instilled in the company. In as such this paper outlines the role of human resources in managing employee safety risks; identifies federal law relevant to working conditions; and evaluates the role of ethics in creating a safe work environment. Team D has been tasked with analyzing key findings using six different companies. Illustrated in the individual synopses one will see the various ways that companies have dealt with some of these conflicts as well as the result reflecting from companies polices and actions. The comparison of discussed companies will give a clear analysis of how important it is for a company to maintain safety laws and their efficiency.
Role of Human Resources in Managing Employee Safety Risks
What is the role of human resources in managing employee safety risks? In many organizations, health and safety responsibilities are within the human resources department to ensure employee health and safety. This division whether a part of the company or an outsourced segment should know when and how to use existing resources to respond to employee concerns.
In order to meet these responsibilities, human resources must understand the health and safety responsibilities of employers, managers, supervisors and employees within the organization; implement personnel management policies to ensure that everyone in...
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