KWL Chart: Workplace Accidents and Illnesses by https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx by G-FIVE en-us 2020-02-10 23:13:25 UTC 2025-12-06 17:23:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png K - What I Know keithb11 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/443390533 2020-02-10 23:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/443390533 W - What I Want To Know keithb11 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/443390644 2020-02-10 23:16:04 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/443390644 L - What I Learned keithb11 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/443390848 2020-02-10 23:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/443390848 Causes include: allend32 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444090270 Hazardous Materials
Slipping & Falling
Falling Objects]]> 2020-02-12 00:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444090270 OSHA allend32 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444091641 How does OSHA provide oversight?
What are penalties for violations?]]> 2020-02-12 00:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444091641 Responsibilities: keithb11 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444742708 Employees - Knowing and following company policies, reporting unsafe conditions.
Employers - Adhering to applicable laws, providing training and safe working conditions.
Government - passing legislation to enforce safe working environments]]> 2020-02-13 00:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444742708 Legislation specifics: keithb11 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444743713 Federal, state, and local laws - how the different laws differ and compare at various levels of government.
Industries - the process of determining what safety laws apply to a specific company. 
Incorporation - the process of process implementation in order to comply with regulations. ]]> 2020-02-13 00:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444743713 Fatigue rios3richard https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772172 Failing to take a break is another common cause of accidents. In order to recover from grueling manual labor, it is essential that employees take adequate breaks. Not doing so can lead to a slew of physical issues, including atrophy and general exhaustion.]]> 2020-02-13 02:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772172 Stress Related rios3richard https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772242 Accidents Job security, finances, health issues and anxiety about personal relationships all factor into the stress equation. When an employee's mind is too distracted by real or perceived threats, he is not only more likely to make mistakes that could cause injury but also invites an increased risk of a heart attack, stroke or hypertension.]]> 2020-02-13 02:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772242 Hazardous Materials rios3richard https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772501 Improper handling of hazardous materials or not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is another common cause of accidents in the workplace. By reading material safety data sheets and providing the appropriate protective attire, many workplace incidents can be avoided.
 
 
]]> 2020-02-13 02:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772501 Accident Involvement rios3richard https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772695 How many people are involved when an accident occurs? And who makes the final call on the severity of the situation?]]> 2020-02-13 02:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772695 Company Services rios3richard https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772770 What kind of programs are most helpful to prevent accidents and illnesses?]]> 2020-02-13 02:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772770 Flu Season rios3richard https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772869 Can illness and injury prevention programs drastically reduce sickness within employees? ]]> 2020-02-13 02:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/444772869 Complacency cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445371687 Often times a business will have policies in place designed to mitigate accidents. State and federal laws also cover regulations for many areas of potential accidents. If someone is complacent then they think they can get away with skirting the rules or only putting so much effort into something. Complacency is also not caring about the rules because they may be too cumbersome. ]]> 2020-02-14 00:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445371687 Improperly posted warnings cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445372526 Having the wrong warning signs or out of date warning signs indicators could lead someone to making a decision based on incorrect or out dated information. ]]> 2020-02-14 00:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445372526 Liability cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445374102 What is the extent of responsibility or corporate liability for an accident due to employee complacency, if the proper warnings, equipment and documentation was posted.]]> 2020-02-14 00:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445374102 Reasonable expectation cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445374802 Is it reasonable to expect that not 100% of employees will avoid possible injury or illness even if all the proper precautions are taken and procedures are followed? If so, even though it sounds terrible, can it reasonably be accepted for a corporation to use the statistical likelihood of an accident or illness as a defense in case of liability? ]]> 2020-02-14 00:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445374802 Injury leads to injury cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445376152 Working with an impairment, whether physical or mental, can increase the likelihood of future injuries and illnesses to an employee or co-workers. Working while stressed or sick can enable carelessness.]]> 2020-02-14 00:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445376152 Bureaucracy cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445376863 Can being too safe lead to reduced efficiency and productiveness due to increased bureaucratic overhead and time spent micro managing safety requirements? Is there a line where something can be too safe? Should there be a fine balance between safety and employee wellness and production efficiency and capability?]]> 2020-02-14 00:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445376863 Safety enforcement is important. cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445377414 OSHA enforces safety regulations. They issue heavy fines for violations. Even with hefty fines, some companies do not listen as was the case of Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products. Some companies are willing to gamble with severe employee injury and the resulting legal ramifications I guess.]]> 2020-02-14 00:52:27 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445377414 Stress cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445378367 Stress is both a good and bad health concern. Good stress increases productivity, but it must be monitored before it turns into bad stress. Bad stress can snowball into further health complications that increase health insurance costs and employee turnover. HR departments would be wise to monitor stress for the employees sake but also for the business's sake.]]> 2020-02-14 00:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445378367 Employee enabled safety cobbj8 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445379016 One of the most important insights into safety is on page 396 where it says "it occurs by creating an environment
in which people can recognize hazards and have the authority and ability to fix them". Top down safety constricts enforcement and bottlenecks the bureaucracy. Enabling everyone means more hands on enforcement and implementation of policy. All hands means a larger safety monitoring footprint for the whole company.]]> 2020-02-14 00:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445379016 Accident Prevention Programs rios3richard https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445975716 There are many alternatives to prevent workplace accidents and illnesses, but this book explains that training programs and proper sanitation procedures are the main source to cut off any dangers.

Reference: White, J. (2018;2019;). Health and safety management: An alternative approach to reducing accidents, injury and illness at work (1st ed.). Milton: CRC Press. doi:10.1201/b22392
 
 
]]> 2020-02-15 20:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445975716 Other Forms of Accidents and Illnesses rios3richard https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445976626 Throughout my research I have also learned that mental health can also be a factor that can cause accidents and sickness at work. Bullying can cause distress and can lead to sickness. This article focuses on the type of factors that many people forget to mention.

Reference: Nielsen, M. B., Christensen, J. O., Finne, L. B., & Knardahl, S. (2019). Workplace bullying, mental distress, and sickness absence: The protective role of social support.International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health, doi:10.1007/s00420-019-01463-y
 
]]> 2020-02-15 20:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445976626 Incentives keithb11 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445978731 Certain companies offer incentives for employees to not get injured or take time off for work-related injuries. This seems like an effective approach to encourage safety compliance, but studies have also shown that employees often do not report or are even hesitant to report injuries while working out of fear of reprisals or termination. Also, employees will sometimes use private health insurance rather than company insurance to treat medical issues in relation to work-related injuries ]]> 2020-02-15 20:43:44 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/445978731 OSHA Safety Laws allend32 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/446207370 OSHA provides oversight of organizations by setting regulations and laws. These include:
- Regulations on walking surfaces
- Exit plans and evacuation routes
- Noise exposure
- Handling of hazardous materials
- The use of protective equipment for eyes, face, and breathing
- Sanitation
- First aid supplies requirement
- Requirement for fire equipment
- Standards for power tools and machine guards
- Electrical standards
- Requirements for commercial diving operations.

Reference:
Human Resource Management. (2016). Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Libraries.]]> 2020-02-17 02:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/446207370 Violations allend32 https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/446209849 If OSHA finds that a business is in violation of a workplace safety law, the company will face significant fines. Some of the most common violations involve scaffolding, fall protection, hazard communication, respiratory protection, ladders, and faulty electrical wiring.

Reference:
Human Resource Management. (2016). Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Libraries.]]> 2020-02-17 02:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/keithb11/sy4wwbqnzsnx/wish/446209849