Developing a Safety Plan to Protect Employees

Mar 12
10:30

2013

Leighanna Cumbie

Leighanna Cumbie

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Many jobs put employees at risk on a daily basis. Your company has an obligation to protect each employee while they perform their daily duties. Accidents or injuries can be costly not only due to workers compensation, but also by the lost production while that employee is recovering. A Certified Safety Professional can work with your company to establish a Safety Plan to protect each job role at the facility.

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Many jobs put employees at risk on a daily basis.  Your company has an obligation to protect each employee while they perform their daily duties.  Accidents or injuries can be costly not only due to workers compensation,Developing a Safety Plan to Protect Employees Articles but also by the lost production while that employee is recovering.  A Certified Safety Professional can work with your company to establish a Safety Plan to protect each job role at the facility.

 

Workers may require Personal Protective Equipment to ensure their safety on a daily basis.  The equipment changes between different job types and is specific to each employee.  An employee working from heights may need a harness to prevent slips and falls.  Their tools may also have a lanyard to ensure they are not dropped from a height and cause injury below.  Each worker should understand the risks they face on a daily basis and know how the equipment can work to keep them safe.  The employee will then understand the importance of the Personal Protective Equipment and utilize the equipment each and every time.

 

A culture of safety should be developed and passed from management through the ranks.  Continuing education courses help to ensure the employees are up to date with the latest policies and procedures.  The Certified Safety Professional can help select the best equipment for each position at the facility and ensure the equipment is tailored to the individual employee utilizing that piece of equipment.  An ill-fitting piece of equipment may not adequately be able to provide protection if the harness is too big or a respirator has the proper filters installed.  Each piece of equipment should be inspected by the Certified Safety Professional on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning order. 

 

Click hereto contact a Certified Safety Professional to work with your company.  The Safety Plan developed by the Certified Safety Professional will ensure your employees are protected and everyone is safer at the facility.  The company should then have less accidents or injuries.  Productivity should increase and the workers can be productive and protected.  Take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow by protecting the employees at your facility.  The cost of worker compensation can far outweigh the cost of bringing in a Certified Safety Professional to work with your company moving forward.  Regular visits should be established to ensure the Safety Plan is updated as processes evolve at the facility and workers stay safe on the job.