Question

how does Occupational Health and Safety affect workers at the work place ? do you think that Canada apply the safety standards ? give examples ?

Discus the job analysis and job description ?why both are important?

Answer 1

Work health and safety (WHS) – sometimes called occupational health and safety (OH&S) – involves the management of risks to the health and safety of everyone in your workplace. This includes the health and safety of anyone who does work for you as well as your customers, visitors and suppliers.

Employment and working conditions have powerful effects on health equity. Good working conditions can provide social protection and status, personal development opportunities, and protection from physical and psychosocial hazards. They can also improve social relations and self esteem of employees and lead to positive health effects.

Part II of the Canada Labour Code relates to occupational health and safety and reflects the desire to reduce work place injuries and accidents in federal jurisdiction.

The objective of this overview is to offer a simplified version of the major responsibilities for occupational health and safety for both employers and employees subject to the Canada Labour Code.

Also there is a specific Occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation in Canada which outlines the general rights and responsibilities of the employer, the supervisor and the worker through an Act or statute and related regulations.

The following basic items are considered under Canada OH & S :

• Individual responsibility.
• Joint occupational health and safety committee.
• Health and safety rules.
• Correct work procedures.
• Employee orientation.
• Training.
• Workplace inspections.
• Reporting and investigating accidents/incidents.
• Emergency procedures.
• Medical and first aid.
• Health and safety promotion.
• Workplace specific items.

Job analysis and Job description

Job Analysis can be understood as the process of gathering information related to the specific job. The information encompasses knowledge, skill, and ability, possessed by the incumbent, to perform the job effectively. It is helpful in the preparation of job description and job specification.

Job description is a document indicating what a job covers, i.e. tasks, responsibilities, duties, powers and authorities, attached to a job.

All the organization wants to put the right man at the right job. But it can only be possible if you thoroughly investigate the details regarding the Job. Also correcly understanding the roles and responsibilities at work is equally important. Hence both are important functions.