Occupational Psychology Industrial organizational psychology is the branch of psychology that applies psychological theories and principles to organizations. Often referred to as I/O psychology‚ this field focuses on increasing workplace productivity and related issues such as the physical and mental well being of employees. The overall goal of this field is to study and understand human behavior in the workplace. Occupational psychology is concerned with the performance of people at work‚ how
Premium Occupational safety and health Occupational health psychology Human resource management
OH&S In The Workplace Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the workplace requires co-operation from both employers and employees to ensure that the workplace is a healthy and safe environment. Both employees and employers are required to co-operate by the rights and responsibilities that are set for them. OH&S is the safety procedures in place in every enterprise to ensure both the health and safety of each and every employee. It is the responsibility of employers‚ who are legally (due to
Free Employment Discrimination Ergonomics
contributing about 30 percent of the whole number of the seafarers globally (Samante‚ 2007). On the other hand‚ this increasing interest of individuals to engage themselves in the occupation at sea provides higher chances of risk and danger. Occupational health and safety of seafarers is a basic human necessity with their work environment not only for the seafarers but as well as other workers. Most of the seafarers are engaged in carrying hazardous products on board resulting in higher risks
Premium Occupational safety and health
Occupational hazard is a danger that’s inherent in a particular work requirement or environment. It is a job which entails a greater risk than that to the population at large‚ such as a risk of illness from exposure to toxic materials‚ mining disters‚ etc. Occupational hazards are regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). OSHA defines an occupational illness as‚ "any abnormal condition or disorder‚ other than one resulting from an occupational injury‚ caused by exposure
Premium Occupational safety and health
Understand health and safety in social care settings Performance Criteria 1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1.1. Identify legistation relating to health and safety in social care setting Current legislation and subsequent amendments may include: · Health & Safety at Work Act The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act
Premium Occupational safety and health Risk Hygiene
study are thus presented under the following headings. • Concept of occupational health hazard • Principal of occupational health • Classification of occupational health • Biological risks of occupational health hazards • Physical risks of occupational health hazards • Mechanical risks of occupational health hazards • Psychological risks of occupational health hazards 2.0 concept of occupational hazard Occupational health developed in Europe with the oldest industry (mining). Some individual
Premium Occupational safety and health
Comparison of the occupational safety and health management systems in Great Britain and Japan Introduction The occupational safety and health management system (OSHMS) in Britain has the longest history in the world (Walters‚ 1996)‚ which could be traced back over 150 years (Health and Safety Executive‚ 2009). With the continuing adjustment‚ this system has successfully served millions of workers for over 40 years. The foundation of the present system is the result of Health and Safety at Work
Premium Occupational safety and health Occupational safety and health Occupational health psychology
Joint Health and Safety Committee MEETING AGENDA FORM (Sample) MEETING AGENDA: Agenda Focus: Workplace Specific Training DATE: ITEM 1. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING June 15 2007 TIME: 10:00 am PLACE: Training Room A APPROX. TIME (MIN) PRESENTER Joe Davis 2. INCOMPLETE PROJECTS 10 mins. – Workplace inspections – Develop WHMIS specific training Abila Brown 10 mins. 3. REGULAR REPORTS – Sandy and Mike will be completing inspections of 2nd‚ 3rd floor of Admin Bldg
Premium Occupational safety and health Safety Time
the person may not be able to communicate their pain verbally. 3. describe how legislation and agreed ways of working affect working practices related to moving and positioning individuals according to the health and safety executive (HSE) 50% of all report accident are from the health and social sector and in particular with moving and handing. to reduce the amount of accident and injury‚ there are legisalation in place to protect everybody. example L.O.L.E.R‚ manual
Premium Occupational safety and health Individual Human body
Task 3 HIERARCHY OF CONTROL Hierarchy of Control is a combination of preventive and corrective control measures to control Safety and Health issues at site. Elimination > Substitution > Isolation > Engineering controls > Administrative control > Personal Protective Equipment. Elimination is the most effective way to control hazards at work site. Substitution is replacing something that produces a hazard (similar to elimination) with something that does not produce a hazard Isolation is to perform
Premium Occupational safety and health Personal protective equipment