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Mirdif Security & Safety Consultants Occupational Health and Safety Program
Mirdif Security & Safety Consultants Occupational Health and Safety Program
Introduction:
OSHA has long been pushing to set a requirement for businesses to have
written safety & health programs.
An occupational health and safety program is a specific plan of action to
prevent workplace accidents, injuries and occupational diseases. The
program is a framework for all occupational health and safety activities,
plans and procedures at the place of employment.
Its objectives is to integrate health and safety into the design of all
workplace practices and all workplace conditions.
There are many good reasons to make safety and health a top priority. The
primary reason is to improve the protection of worker health and safety and
dramatically reduce the cost of accidents, injuries and occupational illness.
Program Framework:
Almost every safety programs can be written with the same outline.
For example:
1- Purpose
2- Policy
3- Responsibilities
4- Training
5- Record keeping
6- Audits & Inspections
7- Hazards
8- Hazard Controls
9- Rules & Procedures
10- Emergency Procedures
11- Accident Investigation
12- Fire Prevention and Protection
13- First Aid
14- Personal Protective Equipment
15- Program Evaluation
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1- Program Purpose:
A short statement that answers the question "Why do we have this
program?" Be clear and concise and use plain language that everyone will
understand.
Example from confined space program:
The confined space entry program is provided to protect authorized
employees that will enter confined spaces and may be exposed to hazardous
atmospheres, engulfment in materials, conditions which may trap or
asphyxiate due to converging or sloping walls, or contains any other safety
or health hazards.
2- Policy:
A short statement of company policy that conveys management support and
intentions of the specific program.
Example from an asbestos program:
It is the policy of {Company} that only qualified employees are allowed to
conduct any asbestos repairs, maintenance or removal. All unqualified
employees must be protected from exposure to asbestos fibers by isolating
and controlling access to all affected areas during asbestos work. All tasks
involving the disturbance of asbestos containing material will be conducted
only after appropriate work controls have been identified and implemented.
A qualified supervisor shall be available at asbestos controlled work sites
during all activities. Proper personal protective equipment, vacuum and
filters must be used and properly maintained. If outside contractors are
employed in any asbestos related work, company management must ensure
that the contractor used proper procedures, all contractor employees have
been properly trained and that proper equipment and protective gear are
used.
3- Responsibilities:
This section allows you to specifically spell out who is responsible for what
parts of the program. Everyone has a part to play: management, supervisors
and employees. Some programs will have specific responsibilities for
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Supervisors:
Closely monitor the use of flammable materials and liquids.
Train assigned employees in the safe storage, use and handling of
flammable materials.
Ensure flammable material storage areas are properly maintained.
Employees:
Use, store and transfer flammable materials in accordance with
provided training.
Do not mix flammable materials
Immediately report violations of the Fire Safety Program.
4- Training:
In this section present the training required for managers, supervisors and
employees. List the topics that must be covered for each group. Also include
the type of training such as classroom, field or on-the job or combination of
training session types.
5- Record keeping:
No task is completed until the paperwork is done. List what records are
required by your programs. Identify the specific forms and documents to be
used.
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7- Hazards:
List and define the specific hazards that are covered by the program. Include
the physical areas in your facility in which the hazards exist.
8- Hazard Controls:
A plan to control chemical and biological substances and to monitor the
work environment. This section covers the engineering, administrative and
work practice controls used to eliminate or control the specific program
hazards.
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ABC COMPANY
I- General Statement of Safety Policy:
HSE Performance is critical to the success of our projects, both inside and
outside Egypt, and every one who works for ABC Company or by ABC
company is responsible for health and safety.
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No Accidents
No Harm to People
No damage to the Environment
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Month/Year