LHR 444Workplace Safety and Health: Principles and Practices

3 credits · Labor and Human Resources · Penn State

The role of employees, unions, employers, and government in dealing with work-related safety and health issues. LHR 444 Workplace Safety and Health: Principles and Practices (3)(BA) This course meets the Bachelor of Arts degree requirements. Workplace Safety and Health: Policies and Practices focuses on the roles of employees, unions, employers, and government in addressing work-related safety and health issues. The course will introduce students to the three interrelated fields of workplace safety, workplace health, and environmental protection. Students will be provided with an overview of key issues within these fields and gain an appreciation for their importance within the workplace. Students will also become familiar with the fundamental concepts involved in the management of workplace safety and health issues. LHR 444 satisfies requirements within the Labor Studies and Employment Relations major and may be taken as an elective. LHR 444 is complementary to other courses dealing with employee relations and legal principles within the workplace.