ABSTRACT

The purpose of this text to provide a "one stop" source for safety professionals to acquire a general knowledge regarding not only the OSH Act but also laws and standards which impact the safety profession on a daily basis. The safety professional today does not work in a vacuum and decision-making can be impacted by a myriad of other laws. This new book will be the safety professional’s "go to" text to acquire a quick understanding of the particular law potentially impacting his/her daily activities.

Features

  • Includes safety laws as well as human resource laws
  • Presents new OSHA whistleblower actions
  • Encompasses updated contractor requirement under Wage and Hour laws
  • Covers new NLRA decisions and actions
  • Addresses e-commerce and social media issues involving the safety function

chapter 1|26 pages

The Safety Function and the Law

chapter 2|26 pages

Talent Acquisition and Education

Interviewing, Hiring, and Training

chapter 3|20 pages

Job Descriptions

The Key to Hiring Success

chapter 6|18 pages

Preparing for OSHA

Standards, Violations, and Actions

chapter 7|40 pages

Violations and Appeal

The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

chapter 10|22 pages

Family and Medical Leave Act

chapter 12|20 pages

Federal Wage and Hour Laws

chapter 14|10 pages

State Workers’ Compensation Laws

chapter 15|20 pages

e-Workplace

Privacy Laws, Cybersecurity, and Social Media

chapter 16|20 pages

Retirement and Welfare Laws

chapter 17|12 pages

Emerging Issues

Guns, Grass, Drones, and the Safety Profession