Health and Safety Practice Plan Occupational Safety

Health and Safety Practice Plan (Part Three) Occupational Safety

Annette Neblett

University of Phoenix

Occupational Health and Safety

HRM/554

Frederick Marsh

November 30, 2013

Health, and Safety Practice Plan (Part Three) Occupational Safety

Hudson Sheet Metal Company has realized that there are two major health issues concerning their plant. The two major illnesses that affects the production of the sheet metal factory is the inhalation of fumes from the machines and carpal tunnel syndrome. The employees may be subject to inhaling dust, fumes, smoke, gases, vapors, and mist that come from the machinery inside the plant. Another factor is that there may be low or no ventilation in the building. "Carpal tunnel syndrome is a personal illness caused by cumulative trauma or repetitive motion, which many factory workers do on a daily basis. Risk factors that are associated with exposure to CTS are the repetitive bending or twisting of the hands and wrist at work and the use of vibrating tools. Other factors are the wrist posture and shape while working, table height, the angle of the elbows, and repetitive motion" (U.S. Department of Labor, 1996, p. 1)

Evaluation of Workers, Production, Management Format

The production line workers performance is relates directly to the performance advancement of the organization. The existing performance evaluations are a clear indication of the organizations goal. The workers must read the instructions, and equipment warnings labels. Employees must make themselves aware of the equipment manuals provided to them, and employee to ensure they understand how to maintain and operate the equipment safely and effectively. If an employee fails to follow the safety guidelines given, and posted throughout the plant may cause production failure to the company, and loss of work for him or herself.

Issues and the possible effects of job related issues regarding management format is that the managers must coordinate and direct the employee's activities in the production of the job. The also confer with the other supervisors of the plant so that they can coordinate between other departments within the plant. The managers must enforce the health and safety regulations in place at the job site. To ensure the health and safety of the employees, managers must establish assignments, schedules, and production sequences which will meet the goals of production. They must continue to train employees in operating the equipment, work, and safety procedures, by assigning training to experienced workers, which will help to keep a record of employees' working hours and attendance. To ensure the health and safety of the employees, managers must establish assignments, schedules, and production sequences, which will meet the goals of production.

Financial Implications

The sheet metal industry faces many challenges such as concerns about overhead cost, shortened product life cycles, intense price competition, and the loss of production from employees. Hudson is working to meet the competitive challenges, metal companies are turning more to mergers and acquisitions as a viable means for growth and development. Besides, many sheet metal companies are diversifying their product and changing their production line. The company must ensure that they continue to have enough employees to help meet the demands of the sheet metal industry. If an employee is injured and has to be off from work, this may cause production to slow down and cost the company money. Therefore, the health, and safety of the workers is vital to the financial aspect of the company

Employee and Employer Responsibilities

The employee is responsible for moving and handling objects, use his or her hand- in- handling m installing and manipulating the equipment. They must be able to perform general physical activities, which requires the use of their arm, legs, and his or her entire body. He or she must be able to climb, lift, balance, stoop, and walking. They are responsible for inspecting the equipment and identify any errors, problems or defects. Employees must be able to make decisions and solve problems that may arise. A vital role and responsibility of the employee is to communicate with the supervisors, other workers, observe, and obtain all safety information from all relevant sources. If there are any safety hazards they are aware of they should report it to the proper people by written