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For example, HR management has a responsibility to ensure that the organization is in compliance with OSH Act requirements and that supervisors and managers understand that it is their duty to ensure that the workplace is free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Management training and evaluation should ensure that managers understand employee rights, including, for example, the right to safety training in a language that the employee understands. This duty of care also extends to workplace violence, which includes “any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the work site”[1] As discussed previously, workplace violence ranges from threats and verbal abuse to homicide. SHRM research indicates that approximately 33% of American employees and almost 20% of HR professionals either don’t know are unsure of what to do if they witness or are involved in a workplace violence incident.[2] Research also found that while the majority of HR professionals reported having developed workplace violence training, one third didn’t provide training to employees. Additionally, while almost all HR professionals reported having a process for identifying employees with a history of violence, over 50% were unsure of whether they have a workplace violence prevention program. As SHRM-SCP, SHRM president and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. stated: “Companies and HR should and must do more to make employees feel safe at work,” adding that “If you make the investment in security and preparation, your employees will feel safer and respect you for valuing their safety.” PRactice QuestionOSHA ResourcesOSHA recognizes that its regulatory and enforcement efforts alone are inadequate to achieve the compliance of over 10 million employers. That’s where outreach activities come in. Specifically, OSHA’s consulting, training and outreach efforts are designed to shift the safety curve, prompting organizations to adopt Safety and Health Programs that build a culture of and commitment to safety, as illustrated in Figure 1. Figure 1. Shifting the Safety Curve To that end, OSHA offers are range of consulting services, training and supporting resources, including the following:
Note that the OSHA website is available in both English and Spanish. Practice QuestionContribute!Did you have an idea for improving this content? We’d love your input. Improve this pageLearn More What is Human Resources HR role in the effective management of health & safety at Work?HR's role is to ensure that the organization invests in a proactive safety culture; that investment, when done right, will prevent injuries, incidents, and other issues. A key piece of this is training and development that helps workers to be safe.
What is safety in human resource management?Workplace safety is a process that seeks to eliminate or reduce risks of injury or illness to employees. The chief aim of workplace safety is to protect an organization's most valuable asset—its people.
What are the functions of human resources?These functions are:. Human resource planning.. Recruitment and selection.. Performance management.. Learning and development.. Career planning.. Function evaluation.. Rewards.. Industrial relations.. What are the 5 main functions of human resources?Human Resources manages 5 main duties: talent management, compensation and employee benefits, training and development, compliance, and workplace safety. An HR department can help provide organizational structure and the ability to meet business needs by effectively managing the employee lifecycle.
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