This chapter discusses special topics in emergency services occupational safety and health programs, including legal, ethical, and financial considerations. It covers implications of a diversified workforce on safety, as well as future trends and new technologies that may impact safety programs. The chapter aims to help students understand how to address these issues in managing an effective safety and health program for emergency services.

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