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Risk Management Overview: Federal

Author: Leanne Coffman

Summary

  • Risk management can effectively help workplaces identify threats and apply control measures to reduce or minimize loss. See Organizational Risk.
  • Employers must prevent serious hazards to employees and must comply with OSHA safety standards pertaining to their workplace. See HR and Workplace Safety (OSHA Compliance).
  • Workers' compensation insurance, which is required by all employees in every state, allows employees to recover for work-related injuries and illnesses regardless of employer fault. See Workers' Compensation.
  • A strong company safety and health culture helps ensure operational goals and creates a positive workplace atmosphere. See Navigating Employee Health Concerns in the Workplace.
  • Workplace security is comprehensive and includes measures to guard against numerous sources of espionage, sabotage, crime or attack. See Managing Security.