Human Resources Health and Safety Measures
HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
ASSIGNMENT
Index
1. GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES:
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 DEFINITION
1.3 NEED FOR SAFETY MEASURES
1.4 PROCEDURES
1.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES DEFINED BY THE WORK ACT 1974
1.6 WORKPLACE (HEALTH,SAFETY AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1992
2. LARSEN AND TOUBRO COMPANY :
2.1 HISTORY
2.2 THE JOURNEY
2.3 EXPANDING HORIZONS
2.4 OVERVIEW
2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES OF L&T 2.5.1 EHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
2.6 PRECAUTIONS
2.7 SAFETY 2.7.1 SAFETY TRAINING 2.7.2 PROJECT-SITE PRACTICES 2.7.3 SOME SAFETY AWARDS
GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
>> Introduction:
Increasing number of accidents involving workers has drawn our attention towards safety measures in the factories. Accidents not only affect workers loosing their livelihood but also employers in terms of compensation to be paid to the workers. Accidents are a significant cause of dispute between workers and management. With the coming in of new set up of industries e.g., steel production, engineering,fertilizers, chemicals and petro-chemicals, oil refining etc., and increasing use of machine power, industrial complexities in terms of process of production have increased. This has given rise to hazards and risks.
Safety measures are to be adopted against such risks and hazards. The Factories Act, 1948 has laid down certain measures for the safety of workers employed in the factories.
>> Definition:
Occupational health and safety is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goal of all occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe work environment.[1] As a secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment. It may involve interactions among many subject areas, including
ASSIGNMENT
Index
1. GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES:
1.1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 DEFINITION
1.3 NEED FOR SAFETY MEASURES
1.4 PROCEDURES
1.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES DEFINED BY THE WORK ACT 1974
1.6 WORKPLACE (HEALTH,SAFETY AND WELFARE) REGULATIONS 1992
2. LARSEN AND TOUBRO COMPANY :
2.1 HISTORY
2.2 THE JOURNEY
2.3 EXPANDING HORIZONS
2.4 OVERVIEW
2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES OF L&T 2.5.1 EHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
2.6 PRECAUTIONS
2.7 SAFETY 2.7.1 SAFETY TRAINING 2.7.2 PROJECT-SITE PRACTICES 2.7.3 SOME SAFETY AWARDS
GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES
>> Introduction:
Increasing number of accidents involving workers has drawn our attention towards safety measures in the factories. Accidents not only affect workers loosing their livelihood but also employers in terms of compensation to be paid to the workers. Accidents are a significant cause of dispute between workers and management. With the coming in of new set up of industries e.g., steel production, engineering,fertilizers, chemicals and petro-chemicals, oil refining etc., and increasing use of machine power, industrial complexities in terms of process of production have increased. This has given rise to hazards and risks.
Safety measures are to be adopted against such risks and hazards. The Factories Act, 1948 has laid down certain measures for the safety of workers employed in the factories.
>> Definition:
Occupational health and safety is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goal of all occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe work environment.[1] As a secondary effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment. It may involve interactions among many subject areas, including