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The Best Practices Of Safety Programs

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The best practices for a safety program promote a culture of "safety first" and include engaging employees and management, documenting and defining safety procedures and providing methods for employees to report a potentially dangerous situation

Significance

Dangerous situations can cause injury that can lead to financial hardship, litigation and negative press for a company. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulates certain products, equipment and industries; the regulations are specific about safe handling procedures, signage and documentation of injuries. Smart employers develop a compliance program to reduce risks and costs.

Timeliness

The most effective safety programs allow employees to quickly report potentially unsafe issues. By documenting, prioritizing and responding to unsafe reports rapidly, a company minimizes risks and costs associated with dangerous situations.

Prevention/Solution

Preventing dangerous situations from occurring is the best way to maintain a safe environment. Signage--such as "Wet Floor"--identifies unsafe conditions, and illustrations posted near machinery show employees which protective gear they are supposed to use. Safety-conscious employers train and certify employees who use dangerous equipment, such as forklifts and welding tools, electrical current or hazardous chemicals.

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