Additional Case 16.2
John is the newly hired director of HR at Richmond Manufacturing, and he is in the process of learning about the firm's HR policies and procedures and determining what areas need improvement. John learns from his staff that the firm's workers' compensation rates have risen dramatically in recent years due to rising claims. The firm has not received any OSHA citations, and most claims have been related to employee mistakes. Many HR staff members suspect that burnout, substance abuse, and depression are the primary causes of worksite accidents at Richmond. Although Richmond established a safety program two years ago, workplace accidents continue to occur at a significant rate. John is considering the idea of establishing an EAP at Richmond.
-Refer to Additional Case 16.2.Which of the following actions should most likely be taken by Richmond's safety committee?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The safety committee should review accidents and make safety suggestions based on the analysis to improve the safety program. This will help to identify specific areas of concern and take corrective measures to prevent accidents. Enforcing safety policies, serving as OSHA inspectors and arbitrators, and auditing workers' compensation cases are not the primary responsibilities of the safety committee.

Additional Case 16.2 John Is the Newly Hired Director of HR at Richmond