Safety programs training

Safety knowledge reviews and work observations should be routinely performed by the supervisor to measure the effectiveness of the company s safety program, training, PPE, compliance etc. At a minimum, the work observation form should include the employee s name, job title, year/date, supervisor name, work task(subject observed), OK/deviation, comments, and corrective action. This documentation should be maintained in the employee personnel file or a computerized file designed for this purpose. This information will be helpful in evaluating the company s accident prevention plan and will be used during an OSHA audit to document the company s safety training requirements. 

Has an effective safety and health program (for example, safety procedures, training, hazard identification and analysis) been established to protect personnel on the work site, including employees and contractors If no, explain. 

Training is the heart of any safety program, espeeially when the work involves hazardous substanees and other related issues. Training is intended to enable the workers to reeognize health and safety hazards, and to prevent ineidents. As a result, training inereases produetivity and in some eases ean improve worker morale [4]. 

Adequate resources are fundamental to any project, but even more so to a well-functioning health and safety program. Many mishaps have been traced to improperly trained workers, lack of adequate tools and equipment, or requirements for personnel to work excessive hours or at unfamiliar jobs because of inadequate staffing or lack of adequate resources. The multidisciplinary team approach can help to identify required resources and can help balance, identify, and coordinate necessary assets. 

Ensure that the contractor/subcontractor can implement a comprehensive health and safety program in compliance with applicable regulations, including accident prevention programs, medical surveillance, training, work practice controls, use of personal protective equipment, and so on. 

A related limitation of the model program approach is that these "transplants" rarely take full advantage of opportunities to link PSM into other company systems, for example, using existing human resources systems to manage process safety-related training. 

It is also important to recognize the causes of accidental deaths, as shown in Table 1-5. Because most, if not all, company safety programs are directed toward preventing injuries to employees, the programs should include off-the-job safety, especially training to prevent accidents with motor vehicles. 

When organizations focus on the root causes of worker injuries, it is helpful to analyze the manner in which workplace fatalities occur (see Figure 1-4). Although the emphasis of this book is the prevention of chemical-related accidents, the data in Figure 1-4 show that safety programs need to include training to prevent injuries resulting from transportation, assaults, mechanical and chemical exposures, and fires and explosions. 

To ensure that the safety program is working, most companies have a safety policy follow-through. This includes monthly safety meetings, performance reviews, and safety audits. The monthly safety meetings include a discussion of any accidents (and resolution of prevention means), training on specific issues, inspection of facilities, and delegation of work. Performance reviews within the company for all employees must have a visible safety performance component. 

A written safety program that includes the following topics new employee safety orientation, safety training, hazard communication, emergency action plan, fall protection, scaffolding, heat stress, personal protective equipment, electrical, first aid, and bloodborne pathogens. 

All supervisors receive basic training in industrial and chemical plant safety, including training and motivation of their workers for safety on the job. They also receive specialized training appropriate to their responsibilities. Formal training courses, held annually with documentation of the training, focus on some phase of the safety and loss prevention program. In addition, specialized courses address specific operational problems. 

Since 85-95 % of chemical plant accidents are not chemical-related, much of the safety training is similar to that provided in effective safety programs in all kinds of industry. Of course, chemical safety is not neglected. 

For this reason, it makes sense to examine the costs and benefits of making improvements in your environmental, health, and safety programs. Make the HSE area part of your company s planning process, so that change can be proactive rather than reactive. Develop a schedule of implementation, as it is difficult to tackle all of these areas at once. You will need to decide whether to develop the expertise internally or seek outside assistance to devise and accomplish your plan. Training is readily available if you want to do it yourself, and there are many capable consulting firms ready to assist. 

PPE should be used as a compulsory part of the safety program and should not be considered a substitute for engineering control or work practices. The basic elements of a safety program for PPE should be an in-depth evaluation of the equipment needed to protect against the hazards at the workplace. The employee should be trained in using this equipment. 

An emergency escape hood is a pull-over respirator with an elastic neck seal that provides protection for only a short time. It should only be used when issued as part of a workplace or other organizational safety program and after proper training. 

Safety documentation and operator training provide the backbone of a strong safety program, and are absolutely essential to maintain a safe combustion working environment. Safety documentation for combustion related processes includes design information, process hazard analysis (PHA) reports, standard operating... 

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