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Safety Management Week III

Unit III Assignment Safety Policy Statement Compose a safety policy statement for your current organization (or an organization for which you previously worked), following the guidelines in the course textbook. (Attached) Be certain it is specific to the organization, and not just a series of generic statements. On a new page at the end of your policy statement, briefly propose how the statement should be distributed to the organization. You may also add additional comments or explanations as needed. If you use any sources other than your own experience, you must include a reference list and in-text citations. You may choose any format for the layout of your policy statement. For this assignment, APA formatting is required only for references and citations. A title page is not required. Be sure to include your last name in the name of the uploaded file, e.g., lastname_safety policy.doc Unit III Essay Questions

1. In the article “Stepping Up to Operational Safety Excellence,” by L. L. Hansen, the author outlines four stages on the safety excellence continuum: SWAMP, NORM, EXCELLENCE, and WORLD CLASS. Where is your current organization, or one you worked for previously, on this continuum? Discuss the evidence that led to your conclusion. What efforts are needed to raise it to the next level? If you feel that your organization has achieved WORLD CLASS status, what is needed to ensure that the level is maintained? *Hansen, L. L. (2005).Stepping up to operational safety excellence. Occupational Hazards, 67(5), 43-47 (Attached) Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

2. Explain the differences between authority, responsibility, and accountability as they apply to OSH program management. In your discussion, provide examples of how your current organization (or a past one) implements these concepts. Is it effective? How can you tell? What recommendations do you have for improvement? Your response must be at least 300 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.