Having comprehensive
safety programs in place is a critical OSHA compliance requirement.
An effective safety program must comply with all OSHA laws and regulations, and they must fully protect employees if they are exposed to workplace hazards.
Safety Program Responsibility
The safety officer develops detailed instructions covering each of the basic elements in the company safety programs, and is the sole person authorized to amend these instructions.
Safety Programs Content
Thorough company safety programs should include the following elements:
- Company health and safety program guidelines
- Written individual programs for the types of hazards/issues that employees will or could potentially be exposed to
- Safety committee members and responsibilities
- Routine safety and health inspections
- Safety training and meetings held at regular and specific times, such as when a department’s job duties change
- Accident and incident reporting
- Accident investigation
- General safety rules for all departments
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Preparing for Workplace Emergencies
Overall Company Safety Program
Hazard Communication Programs