Regulating Health and Safety in Capitalist Workplaces

Flashcards summarizing key concepts related to the regulation of health and safety in capitalist workplaces.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Refers to the regulation and management of workplace health and safety to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses.

Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY)

A measure used to assess the overall disease burden, representing the loss of one year of full health.

Market Regulation

A system where health and safety standards are dictated by market forces rather than enforced by government law.

No-Fault Compensation

A system that allows workers to receive compensation for work-related injuries without proving employer fault.

Robens Report

A 1972 report that advocated for self-regulation in health and safety, emphasizing worker participation.

Internal Responsibility System (IRS)

A framework requiring that all participants in the workplace share responsibility for health and safety.

Joint Health and Safety Committees (JHSCs)

Groups that include workers and employers tasked with ensuring health and safety compliance in the workplace.

Precarious Employment

Forms of employment characterized by uncertainty, low wages, and a lack of benefits, contributing to poor health outcomes.

Efficacy of Worker Participation

The effectiveness of involving workers in health and safety management, which is generally seen as beneficial.

Responsive Regulation

An approach to regulation that favors persuasion and education over strict enforcement, viewing most firms as compliant.

Hazardous Work Conditions

Work environments that pose risks to health and safety, including exposure to harmful substances and unsafe practices.