Human Resource Dilemmas 1. At Paradise Elementary School, the cleaning staff use

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Human Resource Dilemmas

1. At Paradise Elementary School, the cleaning staff uses a strong chemical containing bleach to clean the restrooms. Breathing masks are provided, but the workers refuse to wear them because the children laugh. The principal is concerned that their refusal may constitute an OSHA violation. How would you advise her?

2. In constructing the Omega Tower, an 85-story structure, the use of asbestos came into question. Asbestos is an excellent fire retardant, especially for use in the upper stories where fire may prevent escape. However, asbestos poses respiratory risks for installers and possibly office workers. Which is the greater hazard?

3. In the 1,200-attorney law firm of Moran, Mullins, and Hall, 300 individuals are employed in the typing pool. These workers clock more than 8 hours a day and their keystrokes are counted. The typists constantly complain about back pains, eyestrain, carpal tunnel, and poor leg circulation. They want the following accommodations to ease their pain: chairs with built-in massagers for neck and back, footstools, armrests, and liquid crystal display monitors. The law firm does not want to make the office environment more ergonomically sound due to the cost. How would you advise the firm?

Explanation / Answer

I will advise her that she needs not worry as she has already said to employees to wear the mask and if they do not follow safety standards prescribed out of some silly reasons like students laughing at them, will not attract OSHA violations towards principal as her intention is to protect cleaning staff from any harm. Asbestos posing respiratory risks for installers and possibly office workers is greater risk and more than that imminent risk that is it is certainly happening if the work continuous with Asbestos while accident out of fire is not predictable and can be contained by other means. The firm being the law firm must be aware of the care that they need to provide to their employees. However legally they can pay compensation for extra work and they can provide the desired chair as it will end up benefitting both the law firm and the employee in typing pool.

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