The goal of a Health and Safety Program is the development of a long term plan that is successful in reducing injuries in the workplace. Effective management of worker safety and health protection is crucial in reducing the numbers and severity of workplace illnesses and injuries. To be effective, such management must include:
- Methods to identify and understand all hazards, real and potential
- Prevention or control of hazards so workers are not exposed or minimize exposure.
Good management also results in prevention or control of employee exposures to toxic substances or other unhealthful conditions which can produce work-related illnesses. Better management systems will produce lower costs, higher productivity, reduced waste and improved employee morale.
The four major elements of an effective health and safety program are:
- Management Commitment and Employee Involvement
- Worksite Analysis
- Hazard Prevention and Control
- Safety and Health Training
Program Documents
- Basic Safety and Health Program
- Bloodborne Pathogen Program (Generic)
- Chemical Hygiene Plan
- Construction Safety and Health Program Template
- Drilling Worksheet
- Ergonomic Checklist
- Excavation Guidelines
- Form 33 HASP Evaluation Checklist
- Form 33 Tips
- Hazard Communication Program Template
- Hearing Conservation Program Template
- Inspection Checklist
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Lockout Tagout Program
- Permit Required Confined Space Program Template for Construction
- Permit Required Confined Space Program Template for General Industry
- Personal Protective Equipment Program
- Respiratory Protection Program
- Servicing Rig Worksheet
- Tuberculosis Control Plan
- Workplace Violence Prevention Program