Understanding Workplace Accidents

A field focused on the safety, health, and welfare of people at work.

An educational process where individuals direct their own learning experiences.

A structured overview of the topics and objectives for a course.

The basic concepts that form the foundation of a subject.

A language or vocabulary used to describe another language or set of concepts.

Key information that is crucial for understanding a subject.

Details about a course including objectives, structure, and requirements.

Important terms that define or summarize key concepts within a topic.

The breakdown of how a course's final grade is assessed.

Ongoing assessments during the course worth a total of 30%.

The final exam contributes 30% to the overall course grade.

A specific format for citing sources in academic work.

All course communication must go through university-approved platforms.

The date when the course or policy begins, in this case, May 25, 2020.

The teaching format of the course, which is blended learning combining online and face-to-face sessions.

The expectation for students to engage in self-directed learning amounting to a specified total course duration.

Minimum attendance of 95% is mandatory for participation in sessions, whether virtual or face-to-face.

Deadline for submitting assessment tasks set for the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th weeks, with specific requirements.

Guidelines regarding how the course is structured, including contact and non-contact hours for students.

The opportunity for students to meet with the course coordinator by appointment for guidance and help.

The credit assigned to the course, representing the amount of learning expected from the lecture component.

Collaboration between employers and workers to promote health and safety at work.

Situations that can lead to accidents due to poor practices or environments.

An unexpected event causing injury, damage, or loss.

Financial burdens incurred by companies due to workplace accidents.

The visible costs of accidents are minor compared to unseen costs.

Realizing our actions affect others in the workplace.

Good housekeeping prevents common workplace accidents.

A Japanese method aimed at optimizing workplace organization and efficiency.

Every employee shares the duty to maintain good housekeeping practices.

Proper housekeeping leads to increased productivity and reduced costs from accidents.

Expenses directly related to an accident, like medical bills and equipment replacement.

Costs not immediately visible, such as lost productivity and psychological impacts.

Decreased efficiency and income of workers who are injured.

Reduced efficiency of other staff due to work stoppages or assisting injured workers.

Supervisors spend time managing accident aftermath, reducing their normal productivity.

Costs associated with hiring and training new staff after an accident.

Time when equipment is not operational due to damage from an accident.

Emotional and physical distress caused by accidents, like pain and sorrow.