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abarnes

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As an HR professional, what arguments could you provide to convince top management to support the establishment of a safety program?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Musculoskeletal disorders cost companies approximately ________ annually.
 
  A) 26.5 billion
  B) 50.6 billion
  C) 61.2 billion
  D) 75.1 billion



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Top management has a number of reasons to support a safety program. The lost productivity of a single injured worker is not the only factor to consider. Every phase of human resource management is involved. For instance, the firm may have difficulty in recruitment if it gains a reputation for being an unsafe place to work. Employee relations erode if workers believe that management does not care enough about them to provide a safe workplace. Firms will see an increase in compensation costs when they must pay a premium to attract and retain qualified applicants. Maintaining a stable workforce may become very difficult if employees perceive their workplace as hazardous. Since the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, a willful and repeated violation of its provisions may result in serious penalties for the employer. A safe work environment is not only in the best interests of the firm but is the right thing to do.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C



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