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    In this module, we will explore the key concepts and practices of Occupational Safety, an essential aspect of any workplace. As we move through this course, we will examine how maintaining safety not only ensures a healthy environment but also enhances productivity and workers' health. Whether you are working in an office, a factory, or on a construction site, the knowledge gained here will be relevant to your day-to-day responsibilities and future career aspirations. We will cover critical safety protocols, hazard identification, evaluation, and risk management strategies that are pivotal in selecting control strategies to prevent workplace accidents, injuries, illnesses and property damage. The skills you develop in this module will empower you to make informed decisions that safeguard both yourself and others, ultimately contributing to your success in the professional world. By understanding the importance of safety, you’re setting the foundation for a career where health, efficiency, and compliance are prioritized.  (Image: Construction Worker at Height, Thomas Kinto, Unsplash, License: CC0 1.0 (Public Domain). 

      
    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

    1. Identify the occupational safety and health (OSH) rights and obligations of workers and employers.
    2. Explain the internal responsibility system and identify the challenges that exist to its operation.
    3. Assess the effectiveness of state OSH enforcement and recommend improvements.
    4. Explain how experience rating reintroduces the concept of fault to workers’ compensation and assess the impact of this change.

    To achieve these three objectives: 

    1. Read the Module 1 Introduction
    2. Read Chapter 1 Workplace Injury in Theory and Practice
    3. Complete Quiz 1 and Exercises 1 & 2

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

    • Chapter 1: Workplace Injury in Theory and Practice URL
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    • Module 1 Exercise 1 Assignment
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      Mark as done
      Go online and find the government department in your state or territory responsible for occupational safety and health. Locate the most recent workplace injury statistics as well as any information they publish about preventing workplace injuries and write 200-word answers to the following questions:


      1. What kinds of injuries are reported and not reported?
      2. Do you think these statistics give a true picture of workplace injury? Why or why not?
      3. In reviewing the injury-prevention materials, what actions does the government suggest to workers and employers?
      4. How do the suggested actions differ for workers and employers? Why do you think they differ?

    • Module 1 Exercise 2 Assignment
      Opened: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 12:00 AM
      Due: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
    • Module 1 Discussion Forum
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      Make forum posts: 1
    • Module 1 Quiz
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      Mark as done
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