1. Occupational Safety and Health
for Emergency Services
Fourth Edition
Chapter 13 — Special Topics in Emergency Services Occupational
Safety and Health
2. Overview/Introduction
‣ This chapter discusses legal, ethical, and financial issues affecting
safety and health programs, as well as diversification, new
technologies, and other future trends relating to safety and health
programs.
3. ‣ Upon successful completion of this lesson, the student shall be
able to
‣ Describe legal considerations of the safety and health program.
‣ Describe ethical considerations of the safety and health
program.
‣ Describe financial considerations of the safety and health
program.
‣ Describe health and safety considerations in the diversified
workforce.
‣ Describe the implications of future trends and technologies on
the safety and health program.
Learning Objectives
4. Section Slides
I. Introduction 3
II. Legal Issues 4-9
III. Ethical Issues 10
IV. Financial Issues 11-14
V. Safety Considerations in the Diversified Workforce 15-16
VI. Future Trends and Technologies 17-19
Chapter Content
