IDRL 308 Unit 1,2,3,4 Questions and Correct Answers

Why did government come to intervene in worker/employer relationship regarding issues of safety and injury at work - -because government wants peoples’ votes. If you see low pay and lots of injury, loss of confidence in government Etiology - the study of the causes of diseases where it is occupational Idiopathic - unknown cause of disease Social construct- - phenomenon that is determined by social/cultural practices. In case of workplace injury our experience, media, and operation of various systems help shape what type of injuries we believe counts as work related injuries. History of carpal tunnel Precarious employment - paid work characterized by job insecurity, low wages and high risk of ill health Types of workplace hazards - physical, ergonomic, chemical, biological, psycho-social hazard Proximal vs root cause - proximate cause-event that is immediately responsible for the injury. The root cause is the ultimate or real cause of injury Technical approach vs political economy approach - technical approach emphasized mechanism of injury. Political economy approach is used to examine issue of power and financial gain to reveal why some hazards are receded and others are not Major stakeholders in OHS system - -Government: pass law, researches ohs issue, enforces ohs legislation, workplace inspection, gives out info, promotes training education research, resolution of ohs dispute -Employer: prepare written policies statement, health and safety policies, ensuring ohs is showcased in organization. Must meet practicable standards, must do due test of due diligence. Take reasonable precautions and steps to prevent injury using 3 part test, must make sure workers work in compliance with ohs acts and regulations, make sure workers use prescribed protective equipment devices, advice workers of actual and potential hazard. Take every reasonable precaution in a circumstance to protect workers. They have to provide competent supervisors, train workers, prevent violence and harassment. They have to work with joint worksite hoo . They have to ensure health, safety and welfare of workers and public -employee must perform their job duties and tasks in a safe manner. They have to work in compliance with ohs acts and regulations, use ppe and clothing as directed by employer, work in a safe manner, tell supervisor about missing /defective equipment. Workers have rights; right to refuse, right to know, right to participant