PHR®/SPHR® Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Third Edition
by Anne Bogardus
8.7. Exam Essentials
Understand the risk management process.
Risk management activities begin with identifying potential risks; each identified risk is then assessed for the level of risk to the organization and cost of mitigation, transfer, or avoidance. Risks are prioritized and managed to reduce exposure and financial impact in the event a loss occurs.
Be familiar with federal legislation and regulations for workplace health and safety.
The major federal legislation for this functional area is the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. This law created OSHA, which develops and enforces workplace health and safety standards.
Understand the safety needs of organizations and be able to design, implement, and evaluate a safety program; ...
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