Supervisors safety audits, commitment

The purpose of safety audits must be instiUed in all management, from the front-line supervisors to the chief executive officer. Every person in the company must make a commitment to safety auditing. Auditing should also become a part of performance evaluations for hourly and supervisory personnel. 

At times audits are driven by the frequency of injury potential for injury the severity of injuries new or altered equipment, processes, and operations and excessive waste or damaged equipment. These audits may be continuous, ongoing, planned, periodic, intermittent, or dependent on specific needs. Audits may also determine employee comprehension of procedures and rules and the effectiveness of workers training, assess the work climate or perceptions held by workers and others, and evaluate the effectiveness of a supervisor in his or her commitment to safety and health. 

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