Dr. George F. Conrado Management Guidelines for 2011

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Effectiveness of a Safety and Health Program

It has been found that effective management of worker safety and health programsReduces the extent and severity of work related

injuries and illnessesImproves employee morale and productivityReduces workers’ compensation costs

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Safety Characteristics of an Active Healthcare Practice

Use of organized and systematic methods toAssign responsibility to managers, supervisors, and

employeesInspect regularly for and control hazardsOrient and train all employees to eliminate or avoid

hazards

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General Safety Guidelines

An effective programIncludes provisions for systematic identification,

evaluation and control of hazardsGoes beyond specific requirements of the law to

address all internal & external hazardsWritten program

A Written Plan is a Must. As size and complexity of worksite or process

increases, so does need for written guidance

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The 4 Major ElementsAn effective occupational safety and health

program will include the following four elementsManagement commitment and employee

involvementWorksite analysisHazard prevention and controlSafety and Health training

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Management Commitment and Employee Involvement

Management commitment and employee involvement are complementary

Provide visible top management involvement in implementing the program

Encourage employee involvement in the program and in decisions that affect their safety and health (e.g., inspection, hazard analysis, training)

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Management Commitment and Employee Involvement (cont’d)

Provide adequate authority and resources to responsible parties

Hold managers, supervisors, and employees accountable for meeting their responsibilities

Review program operations at least annually, to evaluate, identify deficiencies, and revise, as needed

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Hazard Prevention and Control

Should be triggered by a determination that a hazard or potential hazard exists

Where feasible, prevent hazards by effective design of a job or job site

Where elimination is not feasible, control hazards to prevent unsafe and unhealthful exposure

Elimination or control must be accomplished in a timely manner

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How Do We Prevent and Control Workplace Hazards?

Establishing procedures for timely correction or control of hazards, includesEngineering techniquesProcedures for safe work which are understood and

followed as a result of training, positive reinforcement, correction of unsafe performance, and enforcement

Provision of personal protective equipmentPlan and prepare for emergencies by training and

drilling

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Safety and Health Training

Recommended Actions:

Ensure that all employees understand the hazards to which they may be exposed and how to prevent harm to themselves and others from exposure to these hazards

Ensure that managers understand their safety and health responsibilities, as described under the Management Commitment and Employee Involvement element of your policies

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