The Safety Responsibility of the HR Manager | HR and OSHA Laws

Description

The roles of the HR professional and the safety management professional are often intertwined within organizations. In some circumstances within many companies, the safety manager role is blended into a single role assigned to the HR manager. This role encompasses the day-to-day employee administration activities of the HR professional and also have occupational safety and health responsibilities for compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements regarding employment laws and regulations.

Occupational health and safety legislation outlines the respective roles and responsibility of an employer and its employee’s to ensure a safe workplace. It is through an understanding of these roles and responsibilities that employers and workers participate in the identification, evaluation and control of work place hazards in order to minimize hazards to an acceptable level of risk.

This webinar will explore the various legislative roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, managers, supervisors, contractors, as well as visitors. Participants will receive information on the duties of injury prevention, and discuss practical ways to implement these duties fully in the workplace.