W.I. SAFETY and CONFIDENTIALITY AT THE WORKPLACE

Safety at the Workplace

a concept that describes a set of regulations and rules that employees introduce to make the work environment safe for all

15 - 24, National Institute for Occupational

Safety & Health (NIOSH)

Age range when someone is twice as likely to get injured on the job AND said by which org?

Slips, Trips, and Falls

• frequently occurring

• leads to minor injuries (sprains, bruises) as well as major injuries (fractures, head injuries).

Fall from Heights

• one of the leading accident types

• Accidents and near-misses often involve the

  improper use of LADDERS.

Struck by falling objects

• leads to head injuries, even death.

• commonly occurs in storage facilities with racking / shelving systems.

Cut by Object

• may occur when working with sharp tools and handling broken glass or ceramics

Fires and Explosions

• improper storage, accumulation of flammable materials, or faulty electrical installations

Exposure to Electric Current

• Working with electrical equipment carries a risk of electrocution, burns, and even death.

Exposure to harmful chemicals

• Inhaling the vapours and regular contact with these chemicals can lead to breathing and skin problems.

Workplace Aggression

• hostile and violent behaviour that ranges from verbal to physical abuse.

• commonly experienced by staff in the service sector and may also occur between co-workers.

Fatigue

• includes physical and mental exhaustion.

• you are more likely to be careless and prone to making mistakes.

REMEMBER YOUR RIGHTS

• Know about job hazards

• Refuse dangerous work that you are unprepared to do safely

• Participate and ask questions

Confidentiality

• keeping sensitive information private and secure, ensuring it is only accessed by authorized personnel.

• crucial to protect company secrets, employee data, and client information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

IMPORTANCE OF CONFIDENTIALITY

• Protects proprietary information that gives a company its competitive edge.

• Safeguards PII (Personally Identifiable Information), such as employee or customer personal data, preventing identity theft or misuse.

• Ensures compliance with laws and maintaining legal and ethical standards.

THREE CATEGORIES OF A CONFIDENTIAL WORKPLACE

• Employee info.

• Management info.

• Business info.

Employee Information

a. Employee's Social Security number

b. Home address or telephone number

c. E-mail address

d. Internet identification name or password

e. Parentʼs surname prior to marriage

f. Driverʼs license number

g. Employee medical and disability information

Management Information

a. Disciplinary actions

b. Impending layoffs

c. Terminations

d. Workplace investigations of employee misconduct

Business Information

• a.k.a. “proprietary informationˮ or “trade secretsˮ.

• information thatʼs not generally known to the public and would not ordinarily be available to competitors by illegal or improper means.

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

• legally commits employees and partners to confidentiality obligations.