January 2015
Beginner
480 pages
32h 52m
English
The purpose of OSHA is to ensure every working person a safe and healthful workplace. OSHA standards are complete and detailed and are enforced through a system of workplace inspections. OSHA inspectors can issue citations and recommend penalties to their area directors.
There are three basic causes of accidents: chance occurrences, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts on the part of employees. In addition, three other work-related factors—the job itself, the work schedule, and the psychological climate—also contribute to accidents.
There are several approaches to preventing ...