Occupational health in social responsibility standards

Social Responsibility and Occupational Health Dr. Ahmed-Refat AG Refat 08/2014

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Occupational Health

in Social Responsibility

Standards ( ISO 26000 & SA 8000 )

Dr. Ahmed-Refat AG Refat

Aug. 2014


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Outlines of the Presentation

Development of Social Responsibility concept

Social Responsibility key terms

Two of SR Standards: ISO 26000 and SA 8000

Essential Characteristics of SR

Principles of Social Responsibility

Core Issues of Social Responsibility

ISO 26000 : Clause # 6.4 ( Health and safety at work)

ISO 26000 : Clause # 6.5 ( Environment al Issues )

Social Accountability Standard SA 8000

SA 8000 : Requirement # 3 ( Health and Safety )


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"Health and safety at work is an essential component of Social

Responsibility and companies cannot be responsible

externally, while having poor ethical performance

internally". Zwetsloot & Starren, 2004


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Corporate Responsibilities: Four types of corporate responsibilities :

Economic, Legal, Ethical and Philanthropic.


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Related Terms

Business ethics, اخالقيات االعمال

Corporate social responsibility, االجتماعية للشركات المسؤولية

Corporate governance, الحوكمة و المأسسة

Corporate accountability االلتزام و المسائلة

Corporate citizenship المواطنة

Historically, the concept of CSR in many

developing countries largely takes the form of

corporate charity


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Corporate Social

Responsibility

(CSR) Key Terms


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CSR is defined by the

European Commission as

"the responsibility of

enterprises for their impacts

on society"


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CSR " the integration by companies of social

and environmental concerns in their

business operations and in the

interaction with their stakeholders on a

voluntary basis" .


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CSR To act responsibly towards people,

planet and profit (the ‘3Ps’).


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CSR The responsibility of an organization for the impacts

of its decisions and activities on society and the

environment, through transparent and ethical behaviour that:

contributes to sustainable development, including health

and the welfare of society;

takes into account the expectations of stakeholders;

is in compliance with applicable law and consistent with

international norms of behaviour; and

is integrated throughout the organization and practised in

its relationships


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Accountability

Allocation or acceptance of responsibility for decisions and actions by an organization to its governing

bodies, legal authorities, and, more broadly, its other

stakeholders


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Organization’s SR may influence: 1.The general reputation of the organization; 2.Its ability to attract and retain workers and/or members; 3.The maintenance of employee’s morale and productivity; 4.The view of investors, donors, sponsors and the financial

community; 5.Its ability to attract and retain customers, clients,

members or users; and 6.Its relationship with government, the media, suppliers,

peers, customers and the community in which it operates.


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1st

Standard ISO 26000 Social Responsibility


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ISO 26000 is intended to assist organizations in contributing to sustainable development. It is intended to encourage them to go beyond

legal compliance, recognizing that compliance with law is a fundamental duty of any

organization and an essential part of their social responsibility.

It is intended to promote common understanding in the field of social responsibility, and to

complement other instruments and initiatives for social responsibility, not to replace them.


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ISO 26000 Not for certification

ISO 26000 is not a management system standard.

It is not intended or appropriate for

certification purposes or regulatory or contractual use.


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ISO-26000 : CLAUSE 3 : Understanding SR

Important characteristics of

social responsibility are:

Accountability for the organization’s impact on society

Engagement with stakeholders

Contribution to sustainable development


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ISO-26000 : CLAUSE 4 : Principles of SR

1 Principle of ethical behaviour 2 Principle of respect for the rule of law 3 Principle of respect for international norms of behaviour 4 Principle of respect for and consideration of stakeholder interests 5 Principle of accountability 6 Principle of transparency 7 Principle of the precautionary approach

8 Principle of respect for human rights


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ISO-26000 : CLAUSE 6 : Core Issues of SR

To assess its social responsibility, an organization should consider the

following core issues:

1. organizational governance;

2. human rights;

3. labour practices; 4. the environment; 5. fair operating practices; 6. consumer issues; and 7. development of the community and society.


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Clause 6.4.6 Labour practices issue 4: Health and safety at work

Labour Practices Issues 1. Employment and employment relationships 2. Conditions of work and social protection 3. Social dialogue

4. Health and safety at work 5. Human development and training in the

workplace


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Related Actions or Expectations An organization should:

⎯ seek to understand and control the health and

safety risks involved in its activities.

⎯ analyse work accidents and diseases and problems raised by workers .

⎯ understand and apply principles of industrial

hygiene including the hierarchy of controls .

⎯ recognize that psychosocial hazards in the workplace is the cause of stress and occupational ill health;


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⎯ have a health and safety policy .

⎯ provide adequate training and capacity

building .

⎯ adopt health and safety systems that are based on the participation of the workers ….

Through "Joint labour-management health and safety committees".


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Clause 6 issue 4: The Environment

Environmental Issues 1. Prevention of pollution

2. Sustainable resource use

3. Climate change mitigation and adaptation

4. Protection of the environment and restoration of natural habitats


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2nd Standard

SA 8000


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SA 8000 REQUIREMENTS

1. Child Labour 2. Forced or Compulsory Labour 3. Health and Safety

4. Freedom of Association & Right to Collective Bargaining 5. Discrimination 6. Disciplinary Practices 7. Working Hours 8. Remuneration 9. Management System


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Req # 3: Health and Safety Criteria 3.1 The organisation shall provide a safe

and healthy workplace environment and shall take effective steps to prevent potential health and safety

incidents and occupational injury or illness arising out of, associated with or occurring in the course of work.


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It shall minimise or eliminate, so far as is reasonably practicable, the causes of all hazards in the workplace environment, based upon the prevailing safety and health knowledge of the industry sector and of any specific hazards.


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3.2 The organisation shall assess all the workplace risks to new, expectant and nursing mothers including those arising out of their work activity, to ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to remove or reduce any risks to their health and safety.


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3.3 Where hazards remain after effective

minimisation or elimination of the causes of all hazards in the workplace environment, the organisation shall provide personnel with

appropriate personal protective equipment as needed at its own expense. In the event of a work-related injury the organisation shall provide first aid and assist the worker in obtaining follow-up medical treatment.


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3.4 The organisation shall appoint a senior management representative to be responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace environment for all personnel and for implementing this Standard’s Health and Safety requirements.


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3.5 A Health and Safety Committee, comprised of a well-balanced group of management representatives and workers, shall be established and maintained. Unless otherwise specified by law, at least one worker member(s) on the Committee shall be by recognised trade union(s) representative(s), if they choose to serve.


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3.6 The organisation shall provide to personnel, on a regular basis, effective health and safety training.

3.7 The organisation shall establish documented procedures to detect, prevent, minimise, eliminate or otherwise respond to potential risks to the health and safety of personnel.


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3.8 The organisation shall provide, for use by all personnel, free access to: clean toilet facilities, potable water, suitable

spaces for meal breaks, and, where applicable, sanitary facilities for food storage.


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3.9 The organisation shall ensure that any dormitory facilities provided for personnel are clean, safe and meet their basic needs, whether it owns, leases or contracts the dormitories from a service provider.


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3.10 All personnel shall have the right to

remove themselves from imminent

serious danger without seeking

permission from the organisation.


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