Deciding what documents you need in a safety program
Many small businesses:
Didn’t know they should have a safety program
Don’t have a safety program but know they should
Know they need one but will get to it later
According to WorkSafe Solutions Small businesses pay more in OSHA fines (73%) than the largest businesses (14%). The largest businesses generally have a safety person on staff to develop and implement a safety program, the small businesses do not. A written safety program can go a long way in reducing OSHA fines for small businesses (and can also have an impact on employee retention, labor costs, and productivity). It is not as far out of reach for a small business as you might think.
However, putting together a comprehensive safety program can be a challenging task, especially if you don't know what documents you need.
To help you get started on your small business safety program, this post will use an inventory and decision trees to guide you through the process of deciding what documents you need in a safety program for your company. Download these FREE resources below.
Inventory Chart and decision trees
Step 1: Download the Inventory of Necessary Documents and Decision Trees in the “Download Now” link above.
Step 2: Mark all documents that your company currently has as “necessary”.
Step 3: Use the Decision Trees to determine which documents are necessary and missing from your Inventory of Necessary Documents.
Step 4: Determine whether additional documents are needed that are not listed on the Inventory of Necessary Documents. This may involve identifying gaps and unique hazards in your company and/or hazards and reports that have been identified in the past.
Step 5: Once you have your Inventory of Necessary Documents determine a plan to complete, implement, and train employees on your new Safety Program.
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Conclusion
Putting together a comprehensive safety program is critical for the well-being of your employees and the success of your organization.
By using an Inventory and Decision Trees, you can identify the documents you need to support each hazard and control in your workplace. This approach will ensure that your safety program is effective and efficient.
Work Matters | Ergonomics and Safety cannot guarantee that you will not have an OSHA inspection or incur fines from OSHA whether you download the inventory and decision tree or not..
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