OSHA Workers Safety and Health
CMGT 425
July 28, 2014
John Burwick

OSHA Workers Safety and Health
Business strategies for implementation - The features should include components that help young workers become aware about their rights in the workplace and their employer’s responsibility to ensure their health and safety on the job. In addition provide access to important data and resources; Apply to users with different skill sets and language preferences. Target the 16 to 24 age group, but may also cover a larger demographic as worker’s ages range from 13 to 65+.

Both technology- and human-based safeguards used for information systems - eTools are electronic Compliance Assistance Tools that provide guidance information for developing a comprehensive safety and health program. Although Safety and Health Programs are required by some states, there is no general OSHA requirement for such a program. Therefore, this eTool includes elements that go beyond specific OSHA mandates, such as recommendations for good industry practice. Studies have shown that a direct correlation exists between a company’s performance in safety and its subsequent performance in productivity and financial results. Injury and Illness Prevention Programs will help American businesses remain competitive in a global market.

Information comparing security requirements of out-sourcing and in-sourcing - Companies primarily outsource to avoid certain costs - such as peripheral or "non-core" business expenses, high taxes, high energy costs, excessive government regulation/mandates, production and/or labor costs. The incentive to outsource may be greater for U.S. companies due to unusually high corporate taxes and mandated benefits, like social security, Medicare and safety protection (OSHA regulations). Companies primarily outsource to avoid certain costs - such as peripheral or "non-core"