Work related injuries can be costly on the company if the employee is found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident. Another reason companies should promote a drug free workplace is to reduce the number of early dismissals, absences, and tardies of employees. Offering drug tests is a simple way to discourage the use of drugs and/or alcohol by employees. Statistics show that employees that use drugs are more likely o have a workplace accident by 3.6 times and are more likely to create a workers’ compensation report by 5
Rebuttal to Negative Effects of Tanning Beds Many people see individuals who use the tanning bed too much and think that tanning indoors is bad for them when in reality there are many benefits to indoor tanning. This is a controversial topic because many believe that melanoma cancer is directly related to indoor tanning. The author of the article I found online believes this too and while they tried to make a compelling case it just does not hold up to the facts that I have found myself that indoor tanning does have benefits. The article that I located about the negative effects of tanning beds on livestrong.com explains that excessive exposure [of tanning beds] can lead to problems such as skin cancer, eye cancer, and that they are considered unsafe by organizations such as the U.S Food & Drug Administration and American Academy of Dermatology (Welton, 2011, Skin Cancer). In response to this, it is fact that the U.S Food and Drug Administration does regulate the indoor tanning industry so it does stay safe for individuals to use (Welton, 2011).
The nurses may make sure that no patients have split any coffee in the lounge as the disabled patients may slip over and hurt themselves if the liquid is not mopped up. The nurses should also have good hygiene, which means they should wash their hands after assisting a patient to the bathroom; otherwise they could spread germs to the other patients. Also if the nurses feel unwell they must not come into to work otherwise they could spread an infection to the patients and the other nurses. Physical comfort Physical comfort means being in an environment that ensures the patients are as comfortable as possible. The less able patients within a nursing home sometimes the less able patients may not be able to control their own environment, so the nurses must provide this.
That is probably what the company should do, because they want to make sure they are doing everything within their power to alleviate the problem, just in case Darlene decides to get a lawyer and file a suit. The policy would not solve this problem, because Darlene is complaining about old smoke, and smoke odors can cling to the clothes of her co-workers. Smoking in the file room should be prohibited not only because others have to use the room however it could be considered a fire hazard since a file room will have a lot of paper. From the Employment Law Advisor website a sample of a smoking policy
“residents exhibited a ‘disturbingly high rate of miscarriages ... Love Canal can now be added to a growing list of environmental disasters involving toxics, ranging from industrial workers stricken by nervous disorders and cancers to the discovery of toxic materials in the milk of nursing mothers.’ (Love Canal). All of the people deserved a very safe environment to live in, but there were much too many toxic chemicals that were once underground. As you can see Love Canal’s land doesn’t look like a very safe place to start a community. If you think
Lifestyle changes and medicines can help control CAD. As for Eric the first thing he needs to do is to stop smoking. Smoking can damage and tighten blood vessels, lead to unhealthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels which can all lead to coronary heart disease. Nicotine constricts your blood vessels and carbon monoxide can injure the inner lining causing your heart to pump harder to compensate for the damage. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of heart attack so Eric should talk to his doctor about a program to help him with smoking cessation Also mentioned Eric eats on the run a lot, He needs to make sure he is eating healthy foods to ensure good blood and cholesterol levels.
The health and safety work act 1974 (HSWA) The management of health and safety at work REGULATIOS 1999 (the management regulation) concern about employees and others Removing a fire extinguisher to prop door, Refusing to take part in safety training course And Endangering health are all criminal offences Hazards and risks Identify anything that could cause a safety problem, i.e. hazards Hazards sample faulty equipment Work activities, DSE work stations consist of: Chair Keyboard, mouse Computer and monitor, other input devices The work layout A footrest (if required) It is hazardous and can couse health problem, such as visual discomfort, aches or pains in back, shoulders arms and wrists Can happen if; The workstation is not set up to suit its use Is not used properly The work is very intence Legal requirements Ensure work station meet minimum requirements Plan work so there are breaks or changes of activity Organise eyesight test Provide health and safety information and traing Manual handling Manual handling operations regulations 1992 govern on how to carry out manual handling wok. *risks must be assessed and controls put in place to eliminate or at least control the risk of injury. If manual handling is not done properly it can lead to strains/strains or more injuries. In rare case it can lead to more severe injuries, such as fractures, spinal injuries or hernias.
Furthermore, it will lower the chances of scratches on wooden floors and discoloration of carpet floors. People spend hundreds of dollars to steam clean carpets, but by following this practice will be able to spend that money elsewhere and use their time more efficiently. Many people do not realize that removing shoes before entering a house can keep those within the home safe from outdoor pesticides and pollutants that can contaminate carpets and floors. Adopting this practice will help reduce allergens that shoes carry from outside, as Breyer states, “An EPA study, reported in Environmental Science & Technology provided the first proof that pesticides can be tracked into residences on shoes” (n.p.). Those who are significantly affected by
You would think if I could fight a Heroin addiction, I can quit smoking. One thing that I know that would benefit other people if smokers quit, is second hand smoke. “Secondhand smoke is associated with disease and premature death in nonsmoking adults and children. Exposure to secondhand smoke irritates the airways and has immediate harmful effects on a person’s heart and blood vessels. It may increase the risk of heart disease by an estimate 25 to 30 percent…” If we could ban cigarettes all together, I bet the amount of cancer problems we have will dramatically lessen.
These vehicle fumes coupled with other air pollution sources are responsible for many residents suffering from severe respiratory health problems. To reduce the air pollution, the Mexican government should redevelop the public transport to a more reliable, effective, and reasonable mean of transport. This way, the number of people using vehicles which cause air pollution will decrease thus making the city more ecologically sustainable. However, there are also major problems regarding the disposal of waste in the megacity. The amounts of waste recycled as a percentage of the total waste per year is extremely low.