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http://www.arcflashtrainings.com/arc-flash-osha/ OSHA, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, enforces workplace safety regulations and sets requirements for OSHA training at over 7 million workplaces. OSHA regulations govern the activities of the employer.

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Safety and Health Programs : 

Safety and Health Programs Guide To the OSHA 1

Benefits of Effective Safety and Health Programs : 

Benefits of Effective Safety and Health Programs Reduce work related injuries and illnesses Improve morale and productivity Reduce workers’ compensation costs Guide To the OSHA 2

Major Elements : 

Major Elements An effective occupational safety and health program includes the following four elements: Management commitment and employee involvement Worksite analysis Hazard prevention and control Safety and health training Guide To the OSHA 3

Management Commitment and Employee Involvement : 

Management Commitment and Employee Involvement These are complementary elements Management commitment provides motivation and resources Employee involvement allows workers to develop and express commitment to safety and health Guide to OSHA 4

Policy and Goals : 

Policy and Goals Clearly state a worksite safety and health policy Establish and communicate a clear goal and objective for the safety and health program Involve top management in implementing the program Guide To the OSHA 5

Employee Involvement : 

Employee Involvement Encourage employees to get involved in the program and in decisions that affect their safety and health Communicate responsibility for all program aspects Guide To the OSHA 6

Responsibility : 

Responsibility Parties responsible for the safety and health program must have authority and resources Managers, supervisors, and employees must be held accountable for meeting their responsibilities Program operations must be reviewed at least annually, to evaluate, identify deficiencies, and revise, as needed Guide To the OSHA 7

Worksite Analysis : 

Worksite Analysis Examine the worksite and identify: -- existing hazards -- conditions and operations where changes might occur to create hazards Management must actively analyze the work and the worksite to anticipate and prevent harmful occurrences Guide To the OSHA 8

Comprehensive Survey : 

Comprehensive Survey Conduct a comprehensive baseline survey for safety and health Job Hazard Analysis Who may help you: -- OSHA Consultation Program -- Insurance companies -- Consultants Guide To the OSHA 9

Safety and Health Inspections : 

Safety and Health Inspections Conduct regular (usually weekly) site inspections Establish daily work area inspection procedures Develop and use a checklist Provide a reliable system for employees, without fear of reprisal, to notify management about apparent hazardous conditions and to receive timely and appropriate responses Guide To the OSHA 10

Additional Worksite Analysis : 

Additional Worksite Analysis Investigate accidents and “near miss” incidents, so that their causes and means for prevention are identified Analyze injury and illness trends, so that common cause patterns can be identified and prevented Guide To the OSHA 11

Hazard Prevention and Control : 

Hazard Prevention and Control Start by determining that a hazard or potential hazard exists Where feasible, prevent hazards by effective design of job or job site If the hazard cannot be eliminated, use hazard controls Eliminate or control hazards in a timely manner Guide to OSHA 12

Controlling the Hazards : 

Controlling the Hazards Engineering controls Administrative controls Personal protective equipment Safe work practices communicated via training, positive reinforcement, correction of unsafe performance, and enforcement Guide To the OSHA 13 To prevent and control hazards:

Hazard Prevention Planning : 

Hazard Prevention Planning Maintain the facility and equipment Emergency planning Training and drills, as needed Medical program First aid on site Physician and emergency care nearby Guide To the OSHA 14

Safety and Health Training : 

Safety and Health Training Address the safety and health responsibilities of all personnel Incorporate it into other training and job performance/practice Guide To the OSHA 15

Safety and Health Orientation : 

Safety and Health Orientation Employees must understand the hazards they may be exposed to and how to prevent harm to themselves and others from hazard exposure Orientation training must be given to site and contract workers Guide To the OSHA 16

Supervisor Responsibilities : 

Supervisor Responsibilities Analyze work to identify potential hazards in area of responsibility Maintain physical protections in work areas Reinforce employee training through performance feedback and, if needed, enforcement of safe work practices Guide To the OSHA 17

Specific Training Needs : 

Specific Training Needs Guide To the OSHA 18 Hazard recognition Training required in standards Emergency response Accident investigation Emergency drills

Summary : 

Summary Reduce work related injuries and illnesses Improve morale and productivity Reduce workers’ compensation costs Include these four elements: Management commitment and employee involvement Worksite analysis Hazard prevention and control Safety and health training Guide To the OSHA 19 Effective worker safety and health programs: