Questions for thought and discussion that allow you to make the connection between your learning content and your experiences in the working world.
Work Application 12.1
Identify any unsafe or unhealthy working conditions you have observed in any organization (business, sports, school, etc.).
What Does OSHA Do?
LO 12.2 Briefly describe what OSHA does in a worksite inspection, specifying the types of violations OSHA looks for.
Work Application 12.2
Identify any organization (business, sports, school, etc.) that was cited and/or penalized for not meeting OSHA standards. Be sure to provide details of the situation.
Violations, Citations, and Penalties
LO 12.2 Briefly describe what OSHA does in a worksite inspection, specifying the types of violations OSHA looks for.
Work Application 12.3
Select an organization that offers an employee assistance program (EAP) and employee wellness program (EWP). Describe the program offerings.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and Employee Wellness Programs (EWPs)
LO 12.4 Discuss EAPs, EWPs, and ergonomics, specifying the value of each of these to companies and employees.
Work Application 12.4
Identify potential ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in an industry that you work in or want to work in.
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
LO 12.4 Discuss EAPs, EWPs, and ergonomics, specifying the value of each of these to companies and employees.
Work Application 12.5
Describe any safety, health, and stress training offered by an organization, preferably one you work, or have worked, for.
Functional and Dysfunctional Stress
LO 12.5 Briefly discuss the causes of stress and how it can be managed.
Work Application 12.6
Assess your ability to deal with stress. Identify when you tend to get stressed and the negative consequences you experience from dysfunctional stress.
Functional and Dysfunctional Stress
LO 12.5 Briefly discuss the causes of stress and how it can be managed.
Work Application 12.7
Identify your major causes of stress; then select stress management techniques you will use to help overcome the causes of your stress.
Stress Management
LO 12.5 Briefly discuss the causes of stress and how it can be managed.
