The-Role-of-HRM-in-Worker-Safety-and-Health.ppt

Human Resource Management

1. The Role of HRM in
Office Safety and
Health

2. Human Resource Management
(HRM) plays acritical rolein
ensuring worker safety and
health within organizations.

3. 1. Direct Responsibilities:
Safety Training: HR ensures that safety training programs
are implemented effectively. This includes educating
employees on safe practices, emergency procedures, and
hazard awareness.
Enforcing Safe Behaviors: HR establishes procedures to
enforce safe behaviors in the workplace.
Health and Safety Professional Reporting: In some
cases, the health and safety professional directly reports to
HR, emphasizing their collaboration in maintaining a safe
environment.

4. Involvement in Hiring: HR’s role extends to ensuring that
safety considerations are part of the hiring process.
2. Indirect Connections:
Transitioning Injured Employees: When an employee is
injured, HR assists in transitioning them back to work, often
with light-duty responsibilities.
High Turnover Impact: Multiple safety incidents can lead
to high turnover, which increases HR’s workload.
Reputation and Attraction: A company’s safety record
affects its reputation. HR’s efforts impact the ability to
attract and retain reliable workers.

5. 3. Essential Elements of Workplace Health and Safety: HR
professionals should be familiar with these five essentials:
Administrative “Must Haves”: Including signage and logs.
Set Policies: Clearly defined safety policies.
Effective Training: Ensuring employees receive proper safety
training.
Risk Tracking Procedures: Monitoring safety risks.
Contingencies for Reinforcing Behavior: Encouraging safe
practices.

6. 4. Creating a Safety Culture: While HR may not directly
conduct inspections or address hazards, it contributes
significantly to creating an overall safety culture.By
emphasizing safety, HR fosters a work environment where
well-being and compliance thrive
Remember, a proactive HR department actively supports
workplace health and safety, benefiting both employees and
the organization as a whole.
HR’s role extends beyond administrative tasks; it actively
contributes to creating a healthier and more productive
work environment