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Forklift operators are the backbone of many industries. Lifting, hauling and positioning cumbersome material could not be accomplished without the dedication of these qualified operators. Take a look around at the many businesses and industries that depend on forklifts, from retail to manufacturing, and you'll gain new appreciation... more »
Fire safety laws affect all employers. Fires kill hundreds of workers a year and cost businesses billions of dollars. Applying fire safety regulations is not only required by law, it's a literal life saver. A fire safety program should concentrate on three main areas--building compliance, a written plan and training. more »
Safety in the workplace is the priority of the U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) . Established to monitor and police safety regulations in the workplace, OSHA is an authority and leader, offering employers and employees training materials, safety reports and safety guidelines free of... more »
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Occupational Health and Safety is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goal of all occupational safety and health programs is to foster a safe work environment. Oak Ridge National Lab Safety Document http://www.ornl.gov As a secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment. It may involve interactions among many subject areas, including occupational medicine, occupational (or industrial) hygiene, public health, safety engineering, chemistry, health physics, ergonomics, toxicology, epidemiology, environmental health, industrial relations, public policy, sociology, and occupational health psychology.
Definition
Since 1950, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have shared a common definition of occupational health. It was adopted by the Joint ILO/WHO Committee on Occupational Health at its first session in 1950 and revised at its twelfth session in 1995. The definition reads: "Occupational health should aim at: the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations; the prevention amongst workers of departures from health caused by their working conditions; the protection of workers in their employment from risks resulting from factors adverse to health; the placing and maintenance of the worker in an occupational environment adapted to his physiological and psychological capabilities; and, to summarize, the adaptation of work to man and of each man to his job."
Reasons for safety and health
The reasons for establishing good occupational safety and health standards are frequently identified as:
*Moral - An employee should not have to risk injury or death at work, nor should others associated with read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational+safety+and+health
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