This material was developed by Compacion Foundation Inc and The Hispanic Contractors Association de Tejas under Susan Harwood Grant Number SH SH0 Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsements by the U.S. Government. Certified Safety Construction Business CB104 Presented By: Construction Compliance Training Center

CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program The purpose of this module is to provide information to fully understand the issues relating to OSHA Safety and Health Program. You will Identify;  Four elements to establish a Safety and Health Program  Management commitment and employee involvement  Worksite analysis  Hazard prevention and control  Safety and health training  Benefits of Effective Safety and Health Program  Reduce work related injuries and illnesses  Improve morale and productivity  Reduce workers’ compensation costs

CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 An effective occupational safety and health program includes the following four elements:  Management commitment and employee involvement  Worksite analysis  Hazard prevention and control  Safety and health training CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 These are complementary elements  Management commitment provides motivation and resources  Employee involvement allows workers to develop and express commitment to safety and health CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Clearly state a worksite safety and health policy  Establish and communicate a clear goal and objective for the safety and health program  Involve top management in implementing the program CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Encourage employees to get involved in the program and in decisions that affect their safety and health  Communicate responsibility for all program aspects CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Parties responsible for the safety and health program must have authority and resources  Managers, supervisors, and employees must be held accountable for meeting their responsibilities  Program operations must be reviewed at least annually, to evaluate, identify deficiencies, and revise, as needed CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Examine the worksite and identify:  existing hazards  conditions and operations where changes might occur to create hazards  Management must actively analyze the work and the worksite to anticipate and prevent harmful occurrences CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Conduct a comprehensive baseline survey for safety and health  Job Hazard Analysis  Who may help you:  OSHA Consultation Program  Insurance companies  Consultants CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Conduct regular (usually weekly) site inspections  Establish daily work area inspection procedures  Develop and use a checklist  Provide a reliable system for employees, without fear of reprisal, to notify management about apparent hazardous conditions and to receive timely and appropriate responses CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Investigate accidents and “near miss” incidents, so that their causes and means for prevention are identified  Analyze injury and illness trends, so that common cause patterns can be identified and prevented CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Start by determining that a hazard or potential hazard exists\  Where feasible, prevent hazards by effective design of job or job site  If the hazard cannot be eliminated, use hazard controls  Eliminate or control hazards in a timely manner CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Engineering controls  Administrative controls  Personal protective equipment  Safe work practices communicated  via training, positive reinforcement,  correction of unsafe performance,  and enforcement CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program To prevent and control hazards:

 Maintain the facility and equipment  Emergency planning  Training and drills, as needed  Medical program  First aid on site  Physician and emergency care nearby CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Address the safety and health responsibilities of all personnel  Incorporate it into other training and job performance/practice CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Employees must understand the hazards they may be exposed to and how to prevent harm to themselves and others from hazard exposure  Orientation training must be given to site and contract workers CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Analyze work to identify potential hazards in area of responsibility  Maintain physical protections in work areas  Reinforce employee training through performance feedback and, if needed, enforcement of safe work practices CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

 Hazard recognition  Training required in standards  Emergency response  Accident investigation  Emergency drills

 Reduce work related injuries and illnesses  Improve morale and productivity  Reduce workers’ compensation costs CB104 Intro to Safety and Health Program

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