A safe, healthy workplace is best practice
Safety programs benefit employees as well as employers, and they are just as important as any other area of an organization. They protect employees from getting hurt, and they prevent loss time in the workplace.
Employers should implement a strong safety program that is proactive; it identifies potential safety problems and then takes steps to decrease the risk of those problems with safety practices.
A strong safety program has …
- Commitment from management, which should lead by example by practicing safe behaviors.
- Safety as a top priority.
- Employee involvement. Employees are encouraged to bring up safety concerns, help address those concerns and get positive feedback from the boss.
- Worksite analysis. Health and safety hazards are evaluated continually, and the worksite is up-todate on all OSHA requirements.
- Hazard prevention. Management and employees work together to identify and eliminate hazards.
- Training. The employer provides ongoing education to review safety protocols. Both management and employees know what to do if an emergency or unsafe condition occurs in the workplace.
We can help! Contact Jennifer McCarmack at jennifer@physiciansqualitycare.com or 731-984-8400 to get started on a safety program.
