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  • How Can Employee Involvement Contribute to Improving Occupational Health and Safety?

    How Can Employee Involvement Contribute to Improving Occupational Health and Safety?

    How Can Employee Involvement Contribute To Improving Occupational Health and Safety? Date: August, 2005 Table of Contents 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ……………………………………………………….... 3 2. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………….. 4 2.1 Definition and Nature of OHS ………………………………………………….……. 4 2.2 Background and development of OHS ........................................................................ 4 2.3 Effects of OHS Over The Workplace and Employment ……………………………….4 3. OHS LEGISLATION AND CERTIFICATION …………………………………. 5 4. EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION IN OHS …………………………....................... 7 4.1 The Robens Committee Recommendations ……………………………………………7 4.2 The impact

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    Submitted: December 14, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Smoking on College Campus

    Smoking on College Campus

    Today about four hundred thousands Americans die annually because of the health problem due to smoking. One and a half million people quit smoking a year, but more than fifty millions people keep on going. Tobacco contains nicotine, a drug that is addictive. Once you start smoking, it is very hard, but not impossible to quit. Smoking has several harmful effects on the body. People who smoke for a significant period of time will have

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    Essay Length: 704 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Smoking Policy

    Smoking Policy

    Smoking is the act of inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning plant material. A variety of plant materials are smoked, including marijuana and hashish, but the act is most commonly associated with tobacco as smoked in a cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Tobacco contains nicotine, which is addictive and can have both stimulating and tranquilizing effects. The smoking of tobacco, long practiced by American Indians, was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus and other

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    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: Artur
  • Causes and Effects of Smoking

    Causes and Effects of Smoking

    CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF SMOKING p.1 Scientists and health officials have been arguing the detrimental effects smoking has on our health for many years. Smoking can lead to serious complications including asthma, pancreas, lung and stomach cancer due to the large number of carcinogens (cancer causing chemicals) and other various substances added to it. It is a health hazard for both smokers and non-smokers and it is especially harmful to unborn babies. Although smokers claim

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    Essay Length: 1,033 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Should Louisiana Government Be Allowed to Ban Smoking in Public Places?

    Should Louisiana Government Be Allowed to Ban Smoking in Public Places?

    Opinionated Paper #1 Should Louisiana Government be allowed to ban smoking in public places? If smoking is allowed in public places then the freedom of the non smoker is taken away. If we don’t allow smoking in public places then the smoker’s freedom is then restricted. Therefore banning smoking is a decision between the health of a whole nation versus the freedom of a minority. Which is more important? The millions of people that die

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    Essay Length: 262 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: Top
  • Employee Safety, Health, and Welfare Law Paper

    Employee Safety, Health, and Welfare Law Paper

    Employee Safety, Health, and Welfare Law Paper April 30, 2006 Introduction In the ever changing world of technology lawmakers are tasked with keeping up with the times. The electronic revolution has changed the way nearly everything is looked at and done. Health insurance and medical protocol and procedures have been streamlined by the internet and digitization of data and data transfer. Records that allow doctors to know and recognize preexisting conditions and relative information can

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    Essay Length: 1,039 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 16, 2009 By: Top
  • Sexual Harassment Should Not Be Tolerated at the Workplace

    Sexual Harassment Should Not Be Tolerated at the Workplace

    In the age of high powered lawsuits and increasing bankruptcies, companies cannot afford any misstep. Hence, firms are encouraged to portray their corporate profile and culture as transparently as possible to the public audience to ensure that all company’s communications and concerns are disclosed (Russel et al., 2007). However, internal issues such as sexual harassment and workplace romances are still shadowed and concealed. These two norms of the workplace may seem undisruptive to many but

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    Essay Length: 2,177 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 16, 2009 By: Mike
  • Title Vii and Its Applications to the Workplace

    Title Vii and Its Applications to the Workplace

    Title VII and its Applications to the Workplace Introduction In years past an employee or potential employee did not have many rights concerning discrimination by an employer. However, in 1964, the federal government adopted and passed The Civil Rights Act of 1964. Contained within this act is Title VII, which states that employers are barred from discriminating against any person with respect to compensation or other terms and conditions of employment on the basis of

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    Essay Length: 1,905 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: December 16, 2009 By: July
  • Workplace Advocacy

    Workplace Advocacy

    Introduction In a profession where others’ health and well-being are priority, there leaves room for neglect of those who are delegated to care for these people. As a professional nurse, there are many obstacles that arise and affect the care provided to a patient, as well as the livelihood of the nurse. The current deteriorating and unsafe staffing conditions in hospitals and other institutions prompts workplace advocacy as the universally appropriate concept for maintaining professional

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    Essay Length: 1,893 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: December 17, 2009 By: Anna
  • Smoking in Public Areas

    Smoking in Public Areas

    Smoking in Public Areas Have you ever walked out of a restaurant or a bar smelling like an ashtray after spending an hour of getting yourself ready for the occasion? I am sure that everyone has experienced this problem on more than one occasion. Smoking in public areas is an annoyance to many people everywhere, and not only is it aggravating to many non smokers, but it is also very hazardous to people's health. According

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    Essay Length: 1,347 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 18, 2009 By: Edward
  • Sample Terms and Conditions for Employee Transitions

    Sample Terms and Conditions for Employee Transitions

    SAMPLE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR EMPLOYEE TRANSITIONS [ IN THE UNITED STATES ] 1 Vendor shall extend offers of employment according to the terms of this Article and in accordance with the procedures described in [Schedule] to those Customer employees set forth in [Schedule] (collectively, the "Customer Employees"; each, a "Customer Employee") with an employment start date (the "Start Date") of no later than [DATE], unless the Customer Employee is then on an approved leave

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    Essay Length: 1,155 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 20, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Team Communications: Workplace Meetings

    Team Communications: Workplace Meetings

    Team Communication: Workplace Meetings and Interactions Workplace meetings have become as common an occurrence in daily business activity as punching in on a time clock. “Done right, meetings are one of the most powerful communication tools.” (Thibodeau, 2005, para. 1). As beneficial as productive meetings can be to business organizations, ineffective meetings can have an equally detrimental effect. Regardless of how boring or pointless they may seem, not even modern technology is a substitute for

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    Essay Length: 1,431 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: December 20, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Stress in the Workplace

    Stress in the Workplace

    Abstract This paper will address the subject of stress in today's workplace and the resulting adverse health affects by identifying the health problems associated with untreated stress, indicators of stress, the sources of stress within organizations, the stress involved with organizational change, and interventions available to combat the adverse affects of stress. Unhealthy or unproductive stress levels must be addressed in any organization in order for businesses to survive and grow while simultaneously maintaining an

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    Essay Length: 3,053 Words / 13 Pages
    Submitted: December 20, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Title Vii in the Workplace

    Title Vii in the Workplace

    Title VII in the Workplace The last decade has produced an explosion of racial employment discrimination lawsuits. These lawsuits have resulted in record breaking settlements. By federally mandating every business to review the history, impact and proposed policy of Article VII these lawsuits may subside. Reviewing Title VII is a step corporate America must soon make or continue to loose much needed revenue. This paper will cover the history of Title VII, the impact of

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    Essay Length: 274 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 20, 2009 By: Jon
  • Workplace Social Action Plan

    Workplace Social Action Plan

    RUNNING HEAD: WORKPLACE SOCIAL ACTION PLAN Workplace Social Action Plan Workplace Social Action Plan The South Florida University of Phoenix campus has a unique opportunity to leverage an increase in multicultural groups within the area to increase student enrollment and attract diverse talent to the workforce. Preparing an action plan for this influx of diverse cultures provides many benefits to the University while minimizing the unique challenges in understanding the various cultural differences and communicating

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    Submitted: December 21, 2009 By: Vika
  • Ethics in the Workplace

    Ethics in the Workplace

    Accountants along with the corporations should avoid actual or apparent conflicts of interest and advise all appropriate parties of any potential conflict. They should refrain in engaging in any activity that would prejudice their ability to carry out their duties ethically. Accountants, especially auditors, must refuse any gift, favor, or hospitality that would influence, or would appear to influence their actions. They should recognize and communicate professional limitations or other constraints that would preclude responsible

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    Essay Length: 569 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 21, 2009 By: Fonta
  • The Effects of Smoking

    The Effects of Smoking

    Every year hundreds of thousands of people die from smoking or diseases related to smoking tobacco. Cigarettes contain over 4,000 different chemicals that make them deadly, 60 of these being carcinogens. There are many health problems that have been linked to tobacco. Cancer, Emphysema, Bronchitis, and heart disease are just a few of the common health related problems. People that smoke are also putting themselves at risk for strokes and heart attacks. The effects of

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    Essay Length: 636 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 22, 2009 By: Top
  • Intercultural Communication in the Workplace Paper

    Intercultural Communication in the Workplace Paper

    Intercultural Communication in the Workplace Paper University of Phoenix Cultural Diversity / SOC 315 Mary Hamilton July 27, 2006 Week Three Intercultural Communication in the Workplace Elaine Winters, a noted subject matter expert on Cultural differences and awareness says, “Few people seem to feel the need to truly face the underlying issues that cloud even the simplest of delicate, and frequently confusing, cross-cultural interactions.” There is no doubt as to the many cultural groups around

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    Essay Length: 977 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 22, 2009 By: Yan
  • Discrimination in the Workplace

    Discrimination in the Workplace

    Discrimination in the Workplace of Individuals Living with A Disease or Illness A Case Study Bailey House This research paper is a case study focusing on the discrimination of workers living with a disease or illness. I chose this topic based on the need to educate others on the signs of workplace discrimination. Job discrimination in the workplace can effect many people in many different situations. This particular study chooses to focus on those individuals

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    Essay Length: 2,826 Words / 12 Pages
    Submitted: December 22, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Smoking Bans

    Smoking Bans

    Smoking Bans Smoking has had many affects on health. Smokers and smokers alike have had to deal with these consequences since the early 1600th century. In 1964, scientific evidence concluded that smoking was not only harmful, but hazardous to anyone who came in contact with it. The U.S. Surgeon General declared that smoking is causally related to lung cancer. Warnings on cigarette packs have changed over the last 40 years. The Surgeon General hopes that

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    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Fatih
  • The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Causes Stricter Smoking Bans

    The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Causes Stricter Smoking Bans

    The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke Cause Stricter Smoking Bans Kristen Johnson Axia College of University of Phoenix COM 125: Utilizing Information in College Writing Harry Roedersheimer June 24, 2007 Abstract Smoking is decreasing due to new legislations for public smoking bans. Studies show that environment tobacco smoke (ETS), or secondhand smoke is the cause of such strict anti-smoking laws. ETS can cause cancers, respiratory problems, pulmonary diseases, asthma, and cardiovascular diseases in non-smokers just as

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    Essay Length: 2,050 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: July
  • Degrading Women in the Workplace

    Degrading Women in the Workplace

    Degrading Women in the Workplace I am a woman. It is something that I cannot change. In "The Gravity of Pink," Eden Abigail Trooboff writes that women struggle to find an identity in the world. She describes her own experiences, which she encountered as a woman. I also have my own share of experiences. Over the past several decades, women have succeeded in conquering some of the barriers in the workplace. Equal pay has been

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    Essay Length: 552 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Workplace Literacy and Effective Communication

    Workplace Literacy and Effective Communication

    Workplace Literacy and Effective Communication Recently, there has been a poorly written communication in the workplace, which has led to some hurt feelings, lower morale and possible loss of business. As a corporation, we have worked very hard to maintain the synergy though out our work environment. These latest events are starting to compromise multiple aspects of our company. First, we are losing control and perspective of our colleagues. Camaraderie and atmosphere are suffering, placing

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    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: David
  • Against Public Smoking Ban

    Against Public Smoking Ban

    Against Public Smoking Ban Across the United States early 60 college campuses around the United States have smoke-free policies that affect the entire campus. Recently Chicago, Illinois passed the Clean Indoor Air Act, an important step towards smoke-free bars and restaurants. These recent actions post the question for the University of Iowa. The Iowa campus has around 30 bars near the downtown area. Would a smoking ban for the cities bars be good for the

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    Essay Length: 786 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Artur
  • Power and Politics in the Workplace

    Power and Politics in the Workplace

    Power and Politics in the Workplace In general, politics refers to the social and structural arrangements and priorities of public and civic life. It therefore encapsulates a whole range of issues relating to structures, policies, and values, in the spoken and unspoken form of communication. Politics of any organization form the norms and the expected behavior of any group or organization. There are many forms of power in the work place, legitimate, reward, and expert

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    Submitted: December 23, 2009 By: Stenly

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