Universal Safety Practices

The importance of safety cannot be overstated. Every organization is responsible for the safety of employees while they are working. In 2015, OSHA estimated safety problems cost companies $1 billion a week. Understanding universal safety practices and how to implement them will help keep everyone protected while ensuring the company’s financial security.

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Universal Safety Practices – Course Outline:

With our “Universal Safety Practices” workshop, your participants will discover how safety affects employee engagement and the bottom line. Safety may seem like a boring topic, but an unsafe work environment cannot be ignored.

Module One: Getting Started

• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: The Importance of Safety

• Legal Responsibilities
• Risks
• Benefits
• Setting the Example
• Case Study

Module Three: Fire Risk

• Causes and Types
• Assessment
• Prevention
• Communication
• Case Study

Module Four: Sound

• Levels of Noise
• Assessment
• Risks
• PPE or Environmental Changes
• Case Study

Module Five: Chemical and Electrical Hazards

• Assess Chemicals Used
• Inform
• Control Exposure
• Electrical Dangers
• Policies and Controls
• Case Study

Module Six: Ergonomics

• Common Ergonomic Related Injuries
• Assess Risks
• Equipment Changes
• Training
• Case Study

Module Seven: Workplace Violence

• Identify Stressors and Triggers
• Substance Abuse
• Report Policies
• Training and Emergency Plans
• Case Study

Module Eight: Transportation

• Assess Transportation
• Onsite
• Off-site
• Policies to Prevent Injury
• Case Study

Module Nine: Machinery

• Identify Machines and Their Risks
• Establish Safeguards
• Limit Use
• Care and Maintenance
• Case Study

Module Ten: Safety Program

• Risk Assessment
• Establish Goals and Objectives
• Develop Policies and Procedures
• Training
• Case Study

Module Eleven: Monitoring

• Establish Target KPIs
• Audits and Inspections
• Reports of Incidents
• Assess Data
• Case Study

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations