For this WebQuest, your job is to investigate ways in which safety organizations
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Question
For this WebQuest, your job is to investigate ways in which safety organizations, such as OSHA, promote workplace safety. To demonstrate what you have learned in weeks 1 and 2, you will answer the questions below.
Read through the following 10 questions. Then use the Internet to locate sites relating to workplace safety. As you explore the sites, look for answers to the questions. Keep a record of any sites where you find answers by noting the title and URL (Internet address).
Which federal act spells out the responsibilities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration?
How many lives did the Monongah coal mine disaster claim in 1907?
Coal mine safety has improved greatly. Since 1876, which period produced the most coal mine disasters? Which period produced the least?
What is OSHA's mission?
According to OSHA, why are young workers at greater risk of workplace injury than mature workers?
In what way does OSHA protect workers who complain about workplace safety in its Whistleblower Program?
NIOSH has issued a statement on the safety of exposure to nanomaterials in the workplace. What approach does it suggest employers take?
When was the National Safety Council founded?
In 2007, which major toy manufacturer announced that they were recalling about 700,000 more toys that were made in China? Briefly explain the reason for the recall.
Delaware has a special employment situation regarding agricultural workers. Briefly explain this situation (Hint: This information is contained in the course content for this week).
Resources:
https://www.osha.gov/ OSHA Home Page - OSHA Home Page lists OSHA services, information and related topics. Links provide you access to OSHA resources and materials. Excellent resource site. Recommend keeping this resource site in your computer favorites folder.
For further information on OSHA, check youtube.com as they have a wide variety of videos about OSHA.
https://kylabor.adobeconnect.com/_a966381794/osahpmg/ OSHA's S&H Program Management Guidelines - This PowerPoint presentation covers the guidelines and related information about OSHA's Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines. Source: Kentucky Labor Cabinet.
https://www.dol.gov/asp/policy-development/TransgenderBathroomAccessBestPractices.pdf A Guide to Restroom Access for Transgender Workers - an OSHA publication to provide guidance to employers on best practices regarding restroom access for transgender workers. OSHA's goal is to assure that employers provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. This Guide has been provided so as to give students an idea of the wide variety of issues that OSHA deals with.
Explanation / Answer
1. Which federal act spells out the responsibilities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration?
ANS: The Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977.
2. How many lives did the Monongah coal mine disaster claim in 1907?
ANS: 362.
3. Coal mine safety has improved greatly. Since 1876, which period produced the most coal mine disasters? Which period produced the least?
ANS: 1901-1925; 1976-present.
4. What is OSHA's mission?
ANS: To assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health.
5. According to OSHA, why are young workers at greater risk of workplace injury than mature workers?
ANS: They are at risk because of their inexperience at work and their physical, cognitive, and emotional developmental characteristics. They often hesitate to ask questions and may fail to recognize workplace dangers.
6. In what way does OSHA protect workers who complain about workplace safety in its Whistleblower Program?
ANS: Section 11(c) of the Act prohibits any person from discharging or in any manner discriminating against any employee because the employee has exercised rights under the Act.
7. NIOSH has issued a statement on the safety of exposure to nanomaterials in the workplace. What approach does it suggest employers take?
ANS: Minimizing exposure to nanomaterials through the use of engineering and administrative controls and wearing personal protective equipment.
8. When was the National Safety Council founded?
ANS: 1913.
In 2007, which major toy manufacturer announced that they were recalling about 700,000 more toys that were made in China? Briefly explain the reason for the recall.
The recall covers 675,000 units of various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between Sept. 30, 2006, and Aug. 20, 2007. The action also involves 90,000 units of Geo Trax Locomotive Toys and 8,900 Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys, both from the company's Fisher-Price brand. The Big Big World products were sold at retailers nationwide from July through August of this year, while the Geo Trax toys were sold from September 2006 through August of this year.
The announcement marks Mattel's third major recall of Chinese-made toys because of lead paint in a a month.
Mattel's last recall, announced on Aug. 14, covered about 19 million toys worldwide. They included Chinese-made toys that either had excessive amounts of lead paint or had small magnets that could easily be swallowed by children.
Delaware has a special employment situation regarding agricultural workers. Briefly explain this situation
Under a workers’ compensation system an employee is entitled to a guaranteed compensation for work-related injuries, regardless of fault. The amount of compensation is a set statutory amount. The employer pays for the cost of participating in the system through the payment of insurance premiums. Once the employment situation is in the system, the employee cannot bring any type of legal claim against the employer related to injuries sustained on the job.