The Nature and Role of Safety and Health
Safety: Protecting employees from injuries caused by work-related accidents
Health: Employees' freedom from
1.physical
2.emotional illness
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Aims to ensure worker safety and health in U.S.
Works with employers and employees to create better working environments that can prevent the accident
Requires employers to provide safe and healthy place to work
Providing safe environment is also important for small businesses