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Safety and Health Program
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Goals
Management commitment and hazard assessment
Hazard controls and training Quiz
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General Duty Clause
Employers shall furnish employees with employment, and a place of employment, that is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to the employees
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Core Elements
Management leadership and commitment Employee participation Hazard identification and control Information and training Program evaluation
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Management Leadership
Establish responsibilities for managers, supervisors, employees
Designate person to respond to safety issues Delegate authority Provide information and training Provide resources such as time and money
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Management Responsibilities
Support injury and illness prevention efforts Conduct safety audits and correct deficiencies Investigate accidents Provide effective training Enforce safety rules and procedures Maintain compliance with OSHA
requirements
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Employee Responsibilities
Report work-related injuries or illnesses
Report unsafe conditions or work practices
Wear required PPE Do not operate machinery
unless trained Use safe lifting techniques Maintain good housekeeping
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Safety and Health Policy
Goal is to provide a workplace free of recognized hazards
Comply with all OSHA safety standards Provide PPE Encourage employee involvement
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Employee Participation
Communicate workplace safety issues
Provide relevant safety information
Establish ways to report accidents and hazards
Solicit employee involvementin safety programs
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Hazard Assessment
Use a variety of types of examination Review safety and health information Conduct workplace inspections Evaluate equipment, materials, and processes Observe employees as they do their jobs
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Facility Inspections
Inspect for unsafe working conditions
Inspect regularly Document the
correction of unsafe conditions
Involve employees with developing forms and conducting inspections
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Facility Inspection Forms
Machines and equipment Electrical components Fire safety equipment Walking and working
surfaces Chemical storage
and handling General safety
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Job Safety and Health Assessment
Break down each job into component tasks
Identity potential hazards of each task
Determine hazard control measures
Employee involvement is critical
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Safety Suggestions
Employees are a valuable resource in identifying/controlling workplace hazards
Designate a place to turn in suggestions Allow for anonymous suggestions Review and follow up on suggestions
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Safety Committee
Consists of management and hourly employees
Reviews safety programs and procedures Reviews accident investigations Discusses safety suggestions Reports observations of unsafe conditions
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Accident Investigation
Include all injuries, illnesses, first-aid incidents, and near-misses
Investigate immediately Include management
and employees Develop and implement
corrective actions
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Goals
Management commitment and hazard assessment
Hazard controls and training Quiz
Hazard Control
Engineering controls Safe work practices Administrative controls PPE
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Safe Work Practices
Develop safe work practices for each job function
List steps to do the job safely Inspect equipment and work area List required PPE Reference other safety procedures
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Safety Disciplinary Policy
Knowing or willing violation of safety rule or safe work practice
1st offense—verbal or written warning
2nd offense—written warning or suspension
3rd offense—suspension or termination
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Safety Incentives
Motivate safe behavior by employees Encourage use of PPE Reward for safety suggestions Encourage reporting of near-miss incidents Reward involvement in the safety and
health program
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Conduct Training
As safety orientation for new employees When new processes or procedures
are introduced As required by OSHA regulations When safety performance has been slipping To keep employee safety awareness at
a high level
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Training Topics
Contents of safety and health program How to recognize workplace hazards Hazard prevention and controls Specific job safety and health assessments Specific safe work practices
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Recordkeeping
Document the following: Safety training JSHAs Safe work practices Facility inspections Safety committee
and suggestions Accident investigations
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Program Evaluation
Review the effectiveness of the program Update components annually Update if significant changes
are made to facility or operations Involve employees
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Goals
Management commitment and hazard assessment
Hazard controls and training Quiz
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Summary
Management’s committed leadership Employee involvement Hazard assessments Control of workplace hazards Employee training
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Quiz
1. The General Duty Clause requires employers to provide a workplace free of what?
2. Name one thing that management can do to show commitment to the safety and health program.
3. Name one thing employees can do to be involved in the safety and health program.
4. The workplace should be inspected for unsafe conditions annually. True or False
5. Name two general items to look at when doing a facility inspection.
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Quiz (cont.)
6. When identifying hazard control measures, control with PPE first. True or False
7. What is the goal of an accident investigation? 8. Name one way to encourage employees
to follow safe work practices. 9. Name one of the topics that employees
should be trained on.10.Why is it important for employees to be
involved in the safety and health program?
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Quiz Answers
1. The workplace must be free of recognized hazards.2. Conduct safety audits, investigate accidents,
provide training, or support employee involvement.3. Report injuries, report unsafe conditions, wear
PPE, etc.4. False; inspect the facility on a more regular
basis, such as monthly.5. Machines, electrical components, fire safety
equipment, walking surfaces, etc.
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Quiz Answers (cont.)
6. False; first look at engineering controls. Look at PPE last.
7. Determine causal factors and corrective actions.8. Safety disciplinary policy or safety incentives
and awards.9. Hazards of their job, control measures, or safe
work practices.10. Employees know best the hazards of their job.