After reading this chapter, the student should be able to

• Explain the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the actions of the agencies created by the act.
• Discuss the role management plays in safety and health-related issues.
• Describe the nature of injuries in the workplace.
• Discuss dangers of violence in the workplace as also occupational diseases.
• Discuss other workplace-related health issues like AIDS, mental health, and drugs.
• Describe the variety and purposes of employee assistance programs.
• Detail the strengths and weaknesses of employee fitness programs.