Unit 1 2 3 4 IDRL308-ATHABASCA WELL ARRANGED

Unit 1 2 3 4 IDRL308-ATHABASCA WELL ARRANGED WHY did government come to intervene in worker/employer relationship regarding issues of safety and injury at work -Correct Answer--because government wants people votes. if you see low pay and lots of injury , loss of confidence in gov ETIOLOGY -Correct Answer-the study of the causes of diseases where it is occupational idiopathic -Correct Answer-unknown cause of disease social construct- -Correct Answer-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 -Correct Answer-paid work characterized by job insecurity, low wages and high risk of ill health -Correct Answer- types of workplace hazards -Correct Answer-physical, ergonomic,chemical,biological,psycho-social hazard proximal vs root cause -Correct Answer-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 -Correct Answer-technical approach emphasized mechanism of injury. political economy approach is used to examine issue of fpower and financial gain to reveal why some hazards are receded and others are not major stakeholders in OHS system -Correct Answer--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, advise workers of actual and potential hazard.