1. The USF SafetyFlorida Consultation Program
This presentation introduces audience members to USF SafetyFlorida and its services, including consultation and safety resources.

2. The National Facts
Every day, on an average,12 workers die on the job in the U.S.
Roughly, 17 workers in Florida die each month.
Every year, more than 4.1 million workers suffer a serious job-related injury or illness.

3. What We Do
Provide free on-site safety and health consultations upon request
Assist businesses with identifying hazardous work areas
Offer guidance to help mitigate hazardous or potentially hazardous areas

4. Services are always free & confidential
How We Do It
Assist with written safety plans
Hazard Surveys
Help with safety training and education for management and employees
Services are always free & confidential

5. Our Mission
Help employers and employees prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
Help businesses profit from workplace safety and health by eliminate workplace hazards that cause injury, illness or death
Assist small businesses
comply with OSHA standards
The mission of USF SafetyFlorida is to help business owners profit from workplace safety.

6. Our Service Begins with a Request
From the Employer

7. The Employer Requests a Consultation
How to Request a Consultation
Workplace safety consultations are voluntary. Business owners request the service by contacting USF SafetyFlorida online at by phone at or by writing them at Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC 56; Tampa, FL (Note: Complete contact information is on slide #45)
The Employer Requests a Consultation
Complete a consultation request online at

8. USF SafetyFlorida Prioritizes Requests on a “Worst First” Basis
Imminent danger situations
Congressionally mandated activities
Small, high-hazard employers targeted in the federal or state strategic plan known as National Emphasis Program, Local Emphasis Program or other “Targeted Industries”
Businesses that request consultation services are prioritized.

9. USF SafetyFlorida Prioritizes Requests on a “Worst First” Basis
Small, High-Hazard Employers
High incident rates
High-hazard Industries
Alternative high-hazard listing
Secondary NAICS
Process hazardousness
Small, non-high hazard employers
Large employers

10. We Contact Employers to
Ensure the employer is aware of their rights and responsibilities
Establish the scope of services
Set up opening conference

11. What a Consultant Does Initial Visit Training and assistance Visits
Opening Conference
Program Review
Informal Training
Hazard Survey
Closing Conference
Training and assistance Visits
Follow-up visits
During the opening conference, a consultant will review with the employer his or her role and the obligation the employer incurs. Afterwards, the consultant and employer examine the conditions of the workplace as well as work processes. During the walk-through, the consultant may identify hazards or safety risks that require correction and provide training and assistance for implementing recommendations.

12. Sent to company within 20 days of closing conference
Written Report
Sent to company within 20 days of closing conference

13. Outcomes of Using Our Services
Eliminate hazards that cause injuries, illnesses and fatalities
Reduce workers’ comp costs
Fewer days away from work
Defer OSHA inspections
Some of the benefits from engaging in consultation services include reducing or eliminating workplace hazards, reducing workers’ compensation costs and premiums, deferring OSHA inspections, improving employee morale and improving workplace production due to fewer occurrences of lost work time.

14. SHARP: Be Exempt from OSHA Inspections
OSHA recognizes employers that operate exemplary safety and health management programs.
Companies that meet a few basic eligibility requirements can become exempt from OSHA inspections for a period of not less than one year, with potential for a renewal if qualified.
The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program is a federal OSHA program that recognizes businesses with exemplary workplace safety and health management programs. Businesses who qualify and receive OSHA approval can become exempt from OSHA inspections for a period of not less than one year.

15. Sunshine State Safety Recognition Award
Recognizes employers who proactively work with their employees to improve work practices
Demonstrates employer’s commitment to continuous improvement of the effectiveness of their company’s workplace safety and health management system

16. Access Online Safety Tools
SafetyWriter lets you to “click” together a customized safety plan in six steps, as a Word document.
Free Video (DVD) Loan Service
Use this slide to emphasize how SafetyFlorida’s three – and FREE -- on-line safety tools give users control over their safety system. Each tool produces documents that you can store on-line and file as paper documents.

17. Success
Stories!

18. What People Say About Us
“It’s always good to have someone come in and look at your operation, to review your manuals and your documentation.”
– Facility maintenance management firm
“(The consultation) was nothing but good for us. It was a very positive experience and brought our safety program up to a new level.” – Healthcare business

19. What People Say About Us
“Our entire safety culture has become more focused and has improved dramatically.” –Maritime employer
“Our workers’ compensation premiums dropped 25 percent.” -- Window manufacturing company

20. To Request A Free Safety and Health Consultation
USF SafetyFlorida Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 56 Tampa, FL

21. USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center
This presentation introduces audience members to USF SafetyFlorida and its services, including consultation and safety resources.

22. USF OTI EC
Provide Safety and Health program training to both private and public sector employers and employees.
Assist OSHA in administering and monitoring the OSHA Outreach Training Program
Develop and monitor OSHA Authorized Trainer Outreach Training Program Courses
Develop and train OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainers in construction, general industry, disaster site workers, and the maritime industries

23. 510 – OSHA Standards for Construction Industry
Courses in Construction Industry, General Industry, Maritime Industry, and Disaster Site
Over 40 courses:
510 – OSHA Standards for Construction Industry
511 – OSHA Standards for General Industry
5410 – OSHA Standards for the Maritime Industry
5600 – Disaster Site Worker Train the Trainer Course
The mission of USF SafetyFlorida is to help business owners profit from workplace safety.

24. Online Courses 10-Hour General and Construction Industries
8 and 24 Hour Hazwoper Courses
9000 series courses: Fall Protection, Bloodborne Pathogens, Scaffold, and etc.
The mission of USF SafetyFlorida is to help business owners profit from workplace safety.

25. Course Registration Process
On-line –
The mission of USF SafetyFlorida is to help business owners profit from workplace safety.

26. General Information
USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center 2612 Cypress Ridge Blvd. Suite 101 Wesley Chapel, FL