Personal and Occupational Characteristics Have Been Shown to Affect the Likelihood

question 74

Essay

Personal and occupational characteristics have been shown to affect the likelihood of accidents occurring.Provide three clear examples of personal characteristics that have been shown to lead to increased accidents occurring at the workplace.For each,discuss what actions can be taken by the employer to reduce the likelihood of accidents occurring for that group.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Inventory

The total cost of all the goods that a retail company has available for sale at any given time.

Net Income

The total profits of a company after all expenses, including taxes and interest, have been deducted from total revenues.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable represents money owed to a company by customers who have purchased goods or services on credit.

Credit Sales

Sales made by a business where payment is deferred to a later date, typically allowing the buyer to purchase goods or services on credit.