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Safety and Health

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

• Describe the overall duties and responsibilities imposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

• Explain the nature of recognized safety and health hazards.

• List safety regulations applicable to most workplaces.

• Define the nature of workplace violence in the workplace.

• Formulate basic approaches to preventing workplace violence.

• Recognize the effects of workplace bullying.

INTRODUCTION

A grim reality is that workers get sick, injured, and killed ...

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