A back injury prevention program

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Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive indicate that from 2016 to 2017 work related back disorders were responsible for the loss of 3.2 million working days. For the economy, that’s a huge amount of lost working time, but on a more personal level these numbers show the big difference a back injury can make to someone’s working life. For each case included in the statistics, the average number of working days lost was 16.5 days.

 

Based on the above situation, you have been hired as a consultant to develop a back injury prevention program. How would you apply strategies to make sure the back injury’s problems could be reduced in the workplace?

A hazard analysis

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A hazard analysis is used as the first step in assessing risk. The result of a hazard analysis is the identification of different type of hazards. Hazard analysis is defined as the process of collecting and interpreting information on hazards and conditions leading to their presence to decide which are significant for safety, and should be addressed in an organization. You as a Safety Manager are required to:

a. Classify key components of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Process Safety Standard.

b. Implement  approaches to conduct hazard analysis at the workplace.

Company corporate culture

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Company corporate culture is unique and certain components will define a great culture. Essential features of corporate culture include vision, values, practices, people, narrative, and place. But there are other factors that influence culture and a clear understanding of the corporate culture can help managers to define the right values and culture for their organization.

As a manager at Russell Company, you are required to classify any evidences of an organization corporate culture.

Various federal laws  

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Discuss some of the various federal laws  that would regulate training IF YOU WERE ORGANIZING TRAINING FOR AN ORGANIZATION.  This is not about what you would train employees on, but rather what laws YOU must follow and be aware of before organizing, inviting participants or holding any training for employees in a  private organization.  discrimination practices or other issues.

Introduce the HRIS system in organization

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In this dynamic world, things are changing fast due to change in technology. You are
currently working as a HR head in a traditionally managed private organization. In
this situation how will you convince the management to introduce the HRIS system
in organization by showing the application and benefits of the HRIS System.

Develop an assessment plan

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Imagine you are a consultant hired to develop an assessment plan to determine the efficacy of the organization’s workforce.

 

  • Introduction. Start with a hook, establish a theme, state objectives, and explain the approach.
  • Opportunity. Explain the opportunity you see in applying motivation theory to improve the talent management cycle at your workplace.
  • Theories. Define and analyze the following motivational theories. Compare the pros and cons of each for motivating employee performance in your workplace.
  • Needs Theory
  • Expectancy Theory
  • Attribution Theory
  • Goal-Setting Theory
  • Recommendations. Select 2 theories that you recommend for improving employee performance. Justify your selection.
  • Application. Explain how you will apply each of the 2 selected theories for the following employee programs:
  • Training and Development
  • Leadership Development
  • Compensation
  • Performance Management
  • Assessment. Explain the strategic assessment process managers will implement to assess employee performance. Include the following:
  • Alignment with organizational goals
  • Performance standards and measurements
  • Methods for communicating and reinforcing performance standards
  • Manager’s expectations for coaching, reinforcing, and realigning employees with expectations
  • Conclusion. Summarize key points like the closing argument in a legal case and leave the audience with a final thought or challenge.
  • References. Support your recommendations with research from at least 2 peer-reviewed sources, including the course text and library readings.

 

A safety-first corporate culture

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Organizations that experience major safety or health failure that leads to accidents or disasters are sometimes said to be lacking a safety culture. Establishing a safety-first corporate culture is an important part of an organization to ensure they are free from any accidents or incidents.

Express your understanding on the term of “safety-first corporate culture”.

Explain different importance of having a safety-first corporate culture at the workplace.

Professional career and goals

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Reflect on the course and share one or two key items you have learned this term and discuss how it relates to your professional career and goals. Include things that you liked as well as any concepts that might still be a bit unclear. Do you have a better appreciation for OBHR after taking this course?

Flammable and combustible substances

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Flammable and combustible substances are widely used in modern organizations. Therefore, the hazards associated with them are not limited to the industries producing such materials and substances. Explain  common uses of flammable and combustible substances in modern industry.

Concept of jihad by muslims

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Define the concept of jihad as you understand the term, and further discuss how the concept has been variously used by Muslims and by the Western media over time and to various ends.