| 1. |
Written
Safety and Health Policy: Written by top management, the safety policy
should be given to all employees and should explain safety responsibilities
of managers, supervisors and employees. |
| 2. |
Visible,
Active Leadership: Top managers should serve as role models for how to
act to create a safe work environment. By encouraging accident prevention
and holding managers accountable for safety, company leaders send the
message that safety is a priority. |
| 3. |
Employee
Involvement and Recognition: Get employees involved by creating safety
teams, focus groups and committees. Formally recognize employees for
accident prevention efforts. |
| 4. |
Communications:
Provide regular verbal and written communication on safety, including
feedback on accident prevention performance. Encourage two-way communication
with employees on safety issues. |
| 5. |
Training:
Develop a written safety and health orientation and training program
that documents objectives and a training process. Include instructions
on emergency medical procedures, how to report injuries and unsafe work
conditions and how to avoid hazards specific to each job. |
| 6. |
Published
Safe Work Practices: General and job-specific safe work practices should
be identified and made available to all employees. |
| 7. |
Accident
Prevention Coordinator: Make one individual responsible for accident
prevention and give them authority over safety efforts. This person identifies
hazards, training and communication needs and promotes a safe work environment. |
| 8. |
Early
Return-to-Work: Establish policies and procedures for returning workers
to the job after injuries. Tell workers who your Managed Care Organization
(MCO) is and how to obtain medical treatment. |
| 9. |
Program
Verification: To measure safety program effectiveness, track accidents,
identify problems and take steps to continuously improve your accident
prevention program. |
