Month: January 2022

When redundancy becomes the only option, the problems normally associated with it will be reduced if there is an established procedure to follow. The procedure should have three options: To treat employees as fairly as possible. To reduce hardship as Read More …

The pressures of global competition and international economic recession which force organisations to take cost out of their business. This involves getting rid of some employees. Introduction of new technology. This has contributed hugely to the reduction in the number Read More …

1)         Design of safe and health systems of work. 2)         Exhibiting strong management commitment. 3)         Inspect the workplace for health and safety hazards. 4)         Establish procedures and controls for dealing with health and safety issues. 5)         Promote safe working behaviors. Read More …

In considering the economics of an unhealthy and unsafe workplace, it is necessary to identify the costs that fall upon organizations that are not keen to manage health and safety. The economic costs of work related accidents would include: 1)         Read More …

A number of core hr functions are directly linked to occupational health and safety. They include; Health and safety consideration and policy can affect the selection process in two ways: 1.Recruitment and selection During the recruitment process, potential applicants are Read More …

Introduction to safety and health at work. Concerned with identification and control of hazards associated with the physical workplace environment. Workplace hazards can range technological, physical, chemical agents and psychological. The course is a direct response to the recognition that Read More …