TOPIC: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE ORGANIZATION

Organization officials have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that the workplace is free from unnecessary hazards. Employers holdresponsibility forunderstandingwhat is necessary to keep workers safe from harm.Conditions surrounding the workplace must be secure for employee’sphysical and mental health.As many organizations have implemented wellness program, that focuson smoking cessation, weight control, stress management, early diagnosis of health problems, prevention and education aboutlife-stylerelated and contagious illness. Wellness program can cut Employers health cost and lowerabsenteeism by preventinghealth related problems.

Reference: Textbook- DeCenzo,D. A., & Robbins, S. P. (2013). Human resource management, Chapter 13 Health and Safety.

Assignment Questions:

1.Describe the role of HR in offering Healthy and safe workenvironment to the workers. Also write the ways that Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration OSHA assist employers in creating a saferworkplace. ( Marks:4)

2.Discuss the purpose and significance of Wellness Programs/DiseaseManagement in the Organization.Supportyour answer with the example of two companies thatprovide these programs to their workers. (Marks 2.5)

3.If you’re HR Manager,how can you support your employees duringthe Public Health Emergency/Outbreak?Present your HR planning to run the organization effectively along with employees’safety.(Marks:3.5)