Managing Human Resources, Eight Edition

Safety and Health Programs

We have devoted most of the chapter thus far to discussing physical hazards in the workplace and their impact on both workers and the organization. However, other hazards have major effects on workers, including stress, unsafe behaviors, and poor health habits. To cope with both physical and other types of hazards, companies often design comprehensive safety and health programs.

Safety Programs

A safe working environment does not just happen—it has to be created. The organizations with the best reputations for safety have developed well-planned, thorough safety programs. Concern for safety should begin at the highest level within the organization, and managers and supervisors at all levels should be charged with demonstrating ...