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Core Elements of a Safety Program: OSHA Breaks It Down

OSHA has a lot of great advice when it comes to adopting a proactive approach to workplace safety and health and here is the step-by-step approach to follow.

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Worker Participation is Key to Successful Safety Programs

A workplace safety and health program needs workers to participate in a meaningful way in order to be effective. Here's how to make that happen.

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Ensuring the Safety of Short Service Employees on the Job

Workplace safety is one area that is critically important for management to focus on during the new hire training period of short service employees.

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Implement Effective Safeguards to Protect Workers

Effective controls protect employees by minimizing or eliminating safety and health risks with the ultimate goal of preventing injuries, illnesses, and incidents.

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Why the Safety Program Relies on Management Leadership

Management provides the leadership, vision, and resources that are critically needed to implement an effective safety and health program.

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How to Establish a Workplace Safety Committee

A safety committee is a group formed within an organization that functions to serve as an advocate for workplace health and safety.

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Safety and Health Program Evaluation and Improvement

Periodically, employers should assess their safety and health program to make sure it is working as intended and achieving the goals set by the organization.

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