Health and Safety Policy and Program

WHAT IS

The POLICY

The PLAN

The PROGRAM

Document expressing
managements
commitment to health
and safety in the
workplace

The strategy for

developing your
company health and
safety program

The details and

content of your
health and safety
system

1. Develop the Plan

2. Develop the Program

1. Form a team (workers and management)

2. Analyze firms compliance with the law
3. Review company accident history
4. Develop health and safety goals
5. Obtain senior management commitment
6. Develop a budget
7. Obtain necessary resources
8. Develop rules, practices & procedures
9. Get a professional review & evaluation

1. Health and Safety Policy Statement

2. Responsibilities
3. Hazard Assessment, Analysis & Control
4. Safe Work Practices/Safe Job Procedures
5. Company Health and Safety Rules
6. Personal Protective Equipment
7. Tool & Equipment Maintenance
8. Training, Orientation & Communication
9. Workplace Inspections
10. Accident Investigation & Reporting
11. Emergency Preparedness
12. Statistics & Records
13. Legislation
14. WHMIS & Occupational Health
15. First Aid
16. Joint Health & Safety Committee/H&S Rep
17. Return to Work

3. Implement the Program

4. Evaluate the Program

1. Announce program & distribute copies

2. Instruct employees in their responsibilities
3. Provide guidance and follow-up
4. Develop accident reporting/investigation
system
5. Establish corporate & jobsite committees

1. Review key elements frequently

2. Identify weakness in the program
3. Ensure deficiencies corrected promptly
4. Compare statistics from previous years
5. Involve supervisors and H&S reps