Safety Health Program What Kind of Safety Programs

Safety & Health Program

What Kind of Safety Programs Do You Use? Employee Meetings n. Crew Leader Accountability n. Employee Safety Incentives n. Safety Posters n

Visible, Active Senior Management Leadership Ø authorizing the necessary resources Ø discussing safety processes and improvements Ø holding management accountable for accident prevention activities and processes Ø Ø annually assessing the success of the safety process encouraging employee involvement.

Employee Involvement & Recognition Ø Safety teams Ø Conduct accident investigations w/employees Ø Conduct safety and health audits w/employees Ø Establish Ø Positive program to recognize employees safe behavior reinforcement

Medical Treatment & Returnto-Work Practices Procedure for getting medical assistance to injured workers Ø Contact with lost time injured workers Ø Return to Work/Transitional Work policy Ø Cost savings on WC premiums Ø Good will toward employees Ø

Communication Ø Written and/or verbal feedback to all employees Ø Upward and downward communication systems Ø Bottom-up communication a must Ø Employees share ideas and concerns Ø Input Ø Use in problem-solving appropriate languages Ø Open, Ø Tools honest and trusting communication for Communication (memos, posters, signs)

Timely Notification of Claims ØInternal reporting Ø External reporting Ø Benefits of early reporting

Employee Orientation n How is orientation material reviewed? n Who is involved? n How much time is spent on safety? n What type of follow up is done after orientation is completed? n What safety topics are covered in orientation?

Employee Orientation n Topics to be covered: – PPE – Haz Com – Heat/Cold Stress – Material Handling – Housekeeping – Equipment Operation & Safety – Food Safety

Written Safety Programs n OSHA Requirements n Drug Free Workplace Place n Employee Handbook n Safety Manual n Workplace Violence Procedure n Contact your BWC Office to schedule a Safety Consultant visit for assistance.