Developing a Safety and Health Program

The Occupational Safety and Health Act requires every employer to create a job environment free from hazards that cause or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Each employer must comply with safety and health standards specifically spelled out by law. Developing a Safety and Health Program provides a practical, step-by-step approach to setting up safety programs. Easy-to-use, this resource gives you the tools required to make critical decisions. Not only does it help you set up a health and safety program, it helps you improve and maintain existing programs. The author covers OSHA regulations, health standards, hazard communications, fire loss control and emergency response, accident investigation plans, and lockout/tagout procedures. Follow the procedures in this book and you will: prevent serious injury and loss of life, provide superior job safety training, and save time and money for your organization. Developing a Safety and Health Program guides you through the process of creating, maintaining, and managing a successful program.