Unit 7 Discussion (HRM)

Articles, Websites, and Videos:

The article discusses the safety standards of federal agency Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)and the problem with the time it takes to upgrade safety standards.

· Maddux, J. (2016).  OSHA standards: Why do they take so long? . Professional Safety, 61(5), 43-45.

A complete review of the safety policies in 2016 and beyond for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

· Lies II, M. A., Joyce, P. D., & Young, A. R. (2016).  What to expect from OSHA in 2016 and beyond.  (cover story). Safety Compliance Letter, (2582), 1-13.

The article reports on Dr. Michaels, assistant secretary for occupational safety and health, presentation before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections in 2015. Dr. Michaels, a strong advocate for employee safety in the workplace, feels that while the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSH Act) has dramatically reduced workplace illness and injury rates (by 65 percent since 1973), more remains to be done.

· OSHA Head Testifies About Need for Stronger Worker Protection Laws.  (cover story). (2015). Safety Compliance Letter, (2579), 1-6.

Who is responsible for safety within the workplace or better yet; who defines a safe or unsafe work environment? The customer? The worker? The owners? The government? Who? Until the 1970's, promoting worker safety and occupational hazard prevention were shared responsibilities by the owners, managers, and employees. One stakeholder, Human Resources i.e. HR, has a highly complicated business function involving the juggling of employee rights and satisfaction versus assisting the organization in its ability to sustain itself financially and competitively. Thus, a regulation made by OSHA will not only affect the organization's structure and procedural methods, but it will also affect employee training and development, monitoring, and controlling efforts.

· Cates, S. V., & Anderson, D. O. (2010).  OSHA'S effect on human resource management.  Allied Academies International Conference: Proceedings of The Academy of Organizational Culture, Communications & Conflict (AOCCC), 15(1), 11-13.

Watch Video Can't Take No More 1980 Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) User: n/a - Added: 3/18/12 YouTube URL:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13gzGkQtVzg

Watch Video Introduction to OSHA Video User: n/a - Added: 11/4/11 YouTube URL:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6wRRWi6i0c

Know the history of OSHA!  Studs Terkel narrates this fast-paced history of occupational health and safety in the U.S. from the Industrial Revolution to the 1970s, which OSHA released in 1980. Rare archival footage and photos illustrate the problems behind dramatic tragedies as well as the daily dangers that put workers at risk for long-term health problems. It also connects the health and safety movement with the civil rights and environmental movements.

This program is designed to assist you in complying with OSHA Regulations. The video will talk about how and why OSHA was created, when they began and some additional information on what they do.