Safety+on+the+Job

Learning about workplace safety and maintaining good working conditions helps you avoid injuries at work. Working conditions include the place you work, the tasks you perform, and the hours you work.

__**11.2 Vocabulary**__


 * Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-** The branch of the U.S. Department of Labor that sets job safety standards and inspects job sites. (p.222)


 * Workers’ Compensation**- A state-run social insurance program that provides benefits to workers injured on the job and to dependents of workers killed on the job. (p. 222, p.473)


 * Repetitive stress injuries**- Injuries caused when the same motions are performed over and over.


 * Ergonomics**- The applied science that attempts to design work areas that are safe, comfortable, and efficient.


 * First Aid**- Actions taken in a physical emergency before help arrives. (p.225)

__**11.2 Chapter Summary**__

• Government, employers, and employees share responsibility for creating and maintaining safe workplaces. (p.22)

• The government sets and enforces safety standards. (p.222)

• Employers must provide hazard-free workplaces, safe equipment, and health and safety information. (p.223)

• Employees should know and follow safety rules. (pp. 223-224)

• When an emergency occurs, you should follow American Red Cross guidelines: first survey the scene, then follow AID and ABC guidelines. (pp.225-226)

• To respond safely to fire and weather emergencies, be prepared and know what to do in each emergency. (pp. 226-228)