KWL Group 5 - MGMT 314 by Luque, Reinaldo https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1 What we know, what we want to know, and what we learned en-us 2020-05-18 06:54:42 UTC 2023-03-18 03:33:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png What you know: luquer https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/579064226
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    • ]]>     2020-05-18 06:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/579068628     So Many Reasons donnellt https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/584175548 Training, lack of protections from employer,  not following procedures and sometimes the unanticipated.
    On a side note, I witnessed guy pull up floor tiles in a server room, only to take a header a few minutes later in the hole he created because he was in a rush to finish the job. The feat earned the fellow the nickname "stitches" because that is what he received at the E.R. and that is a description of how hard we were laughing.]]>     2020-05-20 07:22:54 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/584175548     White Collar Injuries donnellt https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/584185663 "There are a number of ways that an employee can be injured in an office setting. From something as simple as a slip and fall at the office to the development of a repetitive stress injury such as thoracic outlet syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome, any accidental injury, sickness or death that is a result of something that happens in the scope of your employment may qualify you for workers’ compensation."
    VanasseLaw. (2016). White collar workers injuries: Common in-office injuries. Retrieved from https://vanasselaw.com/white-collar-workers-injuries-common-in-office-injuries-that-can-result-in-workers-compensation/
    ]]>     2020-05-20 07:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/584185663     Stress donnellt https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/584231580 I learned about eustress, which is the opposite of distress. It is considered "good" stress. 
    With a little research, I learned the World Health Organization was talking about emotional wellbeing as early as 1986. Stress has been linked to physical illnesses. Some of the causes of work-related stress are things like busy-work (a.k.a. meaningless tasks), lack of growth possibilities and of course pay. Being recognized and respected are key factors in stress at work. 

    WHO. (n.d.). WHO | stress at the workplace. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/occupational_health/topics/stressatwp/en/
    ]]>     2020-05-20 07:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/584231580     Mental Distractions abguzman977 https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/589989869 It’s easier said than done, but employees must try to leave personal matters at the door. Being distracted on the job is similar to being fatigued, stressed, or overconfident. Workers simply cannot perform their jobs to their full potential if their mind is elsewhere. Have you noticed any of these behaviors in your workplace? It may be time to set up some refresher training to reduce the risk of injuries and improve overall performance in your organization. Better safe than sorry, as they say.]]> 2020-05-23 04:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/589989869 Overconfidence abguzman977 https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/589990530 Employees should be confident about what they’re doing, but overconfidence may diminish carefulness or attention. Overconfident employees are likely to ignore safety precautions and forego double checking their work. It’s important for them to understand that accidents can occur any time to anyone, no matter how skilled or experienced.]]> 2020-05-23 04:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/589990530 Lack of Preparation/ Shortcuts airmancgrey https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591327388 There are many causes of workforce accidents and illnesses', but I have found that shortcuts in procedure have caused a multitude of them. When it comes to dangerous on the job work, like with machinery, shortcuts tend to increase the level of danger on the job. Especially, since they are typically taken to get work done faster. There is prep work and guidelines for a reason, in order to avoid mistakes such as: injury, poor work quality, etc.]]> 2020-05-24 13:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591327388 Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) airmancgrey https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591346113 I learned that there are work related injuries called CTDs, otherwise known as Cumulative Trauma Disorders, which are injuries created by repetitive motions. These injuries can vary in severity and can affect the fingers, arms, hands, or shoulders. An example would be CTS or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which causes pain to the wrist and fingers from repetitive hand work like typing. And unfortunately it can be prevented or minimized with the right procedures in place. If you are encountering common, repetitive injuries like these, there are certain measures you can take for a better workplace environment like investing in a good office chair. 

    ]]>     2020-05-24 13:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591346113     Earning Pressure Can Cause More Work Related Injuries airmancgrey https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591362994 Companies that are facing sever earning expectations are more common to have higher workforce injuries. 

    Judson Caskey and Bugra Ozel found that "Pressure to meet earnings forecasts can relate to workplace safety in at least two ways: high workload and cuts to safety-related expenditures."]]>     2020-05-24 14:11:06 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591362994     Trip Hazards luquer https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591977742 In a working environment, tripping hazards are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Some of the common trip or slipping hazards found at the workplace include: Uneven flooring, slippy surfaces, loose flooring, obstructed views, and cluttered walkways among others. Due to the potential hazards of these combined factors, employers and HR managers have implemented strategies to prevent injuries and accidents at the workplace by placing signs and advising others of possible dangers.]]> 2020-05-24 22:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591977742 Safety Laws Overseen by OSHA luquer https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591983590 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a sub branch of the U.S. Department of Labor that ensures safety and working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards. Some of the safety laws that OSHA enforces include: Means of sanitation, standards for electrical requirements, standards for fire equipment, evacuation plans, and regulations on walking/working surfaces are among some of the common safety laws that OSHA oversees. 
    Department of Labor logo UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs

    ]]>     2020-05-24 22:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591983590     How to File an Accident Report luquer https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591990042 It is necessary to understand how to file an accident report accordingly in order to protect yourself towards your legal rights and from physical and financial loss that may come in the future as a result of a work-related injury or illness. ]]> 2020-05-24 22:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/luquer/ywh02nzky6jm2za1/wish/591990042