10 safty planning questons

Unless the owner commits to an accident prevention program, safety rules to be followed are in jeopardy.

Unless managers convey the owner’s commitment through safety programs, safety rules may not be comprehended.

Unless supervisors enforce the safety rules, accidents are likely to happen.

Employees must follow the rules. It is not enough to just know the rules.

develop a written philosophy of ethics and share it with all employees.

develop a clear understanding of the differences between what is legal and what is ethical.

let it be known that the company intends to act ethically and even has a favorable policy for whistle-blowing.

support all personnel who make ethical decisions.

Employers have the right to request proper identification of the OSHA compliance officer before an inspection.

Employees have the right to participate in OSHA inspections and be protected against punishment for doing so.

Employers may not file a notice of contest with the OSHA area director after 15 working days of receipt of notice of citation or proposed penalty.

Employees can anonymously ask OSHA to conduct an investigation of hazardous conditions at the work-site.

some will respond as needed and others will be lost.

they will tend to follow whoever the leader appears to be.

some will just complain about the situation at hand.

they will do what they learn through practice.

Building forms must be constructed into which the cement will be poured.

Shoring equipment must be inspected before erection to ensure it meets specifications set forth in the engineering drawings.

Reinforcing bars requirements must meet local building construction practices.

The forms may be removed after the concrete has hardened in order to allow the air to help cure the poured concrete.

Reduce workers’ comp claims by 75% during this year

Zero fatal accidents during this year

Reduce job related injuries by 20% during this year

Reduce “near miss” accidents by 25% during this year

The forklift did not receive the required preventive maintenance inspection before it was put back into service.

James created his own problem by removing the forklift seat belt because it was too uncomfortable.

The forklift driver left the forklift running while he went to the restroom.

While fixing the forklift’s brakes, a hydraulic fitting was discovered to be severely damaged.

Cutting employees out of the decision making process is a leading factor in employee anger in the workplace.

Keeping employees guessing as to what their jobs and responsibilities are does not add to the potential for workplace violence.

Supervisors and managers who go through toolboxes and work areas of employees will not be inviting violent behavior.

An environment that accepts hostile behavior will have hostile behavior.

Added work load from corporate downsizing or expansion

Keeping up with the ever-changing multitude of regulations

When economic forces reduce resources

When attempts to meet production schedules become top priority