How to Build a Safety Program
Building Your Program
To build your culture of safety, you’ll with written safety programs or plans. Which kind you create will depend on your industry, but common programs include:
? Fall protection
? Hearing, respiratory, and/or vision protection
? General accident prevention
? Personal protective equipment
? Hazardous material handling
Common components of workplace safety plans include:
? Risk assessment and consultation
? Safeguarding (machines or processes)
? Employee competency training
? Document retention
? Change management
? Technology solutions
? Safety committees
? Return-to-work procedures following incidents
? Incident investigation and reporting
? Inspections
Start with clear objectives to give your company a blueprint for your new safety program. Make sure everyone in the company is on board; from management right down to each and every employee, successful implementation depends on total participation.
employees training
Make sure your workers complete this training in an environment that is free from distractions. They should be comfortable and not feel rushed to get back to their regular duties. Safety training is a crucial part of their regular duties, and it’s your responsibility to make sure it’s done thoroughly and effectively.
Finally, be sure to get feedback from your workers. Their input will help fine-tune the program and continue to improve your culture of safety.