SAFETY

PROGRAMMING
The module on “Safety Programming” specifically
deals with the intricate requirements on how to set
up an organization’s safety program.

It discusses the elements of a well planned, as well

as well managed safety program and on how the
various program elements interacts to promote
safety in the workplace.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To discuss the details of safety programming
2. To explain the application of continuous
improvement model in safety programming
3. To discuss the involvement of all groups in the
planning and implementing the safety program
4. To discuss the fundamental elements of the
safety program
A safety program is a plan or outline of activities to
promote consciousness among management and
workers in workplaces in order to eliminate or
minimize accidents and/or illnesses to the lowest
reducible level.

Safety program organization is the method employed

by management to assign responsibility for accident
prevention and to ensure performances under that
responsibility.
 Workshop
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 Elements of Safety Program
1 Safety Policy, vision, mission
2 Organizational Structure
3 Safety Statement of Functions
4 Safety Promotions
5 Engineering Safety
6 Safety Inspection and Reporting
7 Safety Awards, Incentives and Penalties
8 Safety Procedures & Instructions
9 Operations and Maintenance Safety
10 Materials Management Safety
11 Accident/Incident Reporting, Investigation and Analysis
12 Community Awareness and Public Safety
13 Safety Training and Orientation
14 Office Safety
15 Off-the-Job safety
16 Transport Fleet Safety
17 Safety Audit
18 Safety Records
 Supervisor Management

Instruction Training
Policy
Leadership

Employees
Safety Director
Learn & Use
Safe Work methods.
Observe rules.
Promote
Employees Interests &
Cooperation

Unions

Safety Program Responsibility

Only the top management has the authority to implement control of the working
environment and of worker’s actions.
The Continuous Improvement Model

Continuous improvement is a process-oriented

business approach that emphasizes the contributions
people make to long-range, permanent solutions to
problems. It is the cornerstone of Total Quality
Management.
Management Commitment &
Involvement (vision and leadership)
Establish a Baseline ( “as is” )
Set Goals (where we should be)
Implement Strategies (close gap between
“as is” and “should be”)

Review and Adjust (reach for where we could

be)
 Management Commitment &
Involvement (vision and leadership)

" Communicates a vision

" Attend meetings and read reports
" Set performance standards
" Define roles and responsibilities
" Be an activist
 Establish a Baseline ( “as is” )

" Select a team

" Team selects issues using the basic elements
" Identify key measurements
" Conduct research
" Analyze results
" Communicate findings
 Set Goals (where we should be)

" Add team members as necessary

" Set goals
" Communicate goals
 Implement Strategies (close gap between
“as is” and “should be”)

" Develop plans and actions

" Carry out plans
" Monitor results
" Acknowledge successes
 Review and Adjust (reach for where we could
be)

" Build on successes

" Re-examine failures
" Repeat the process
" Communicate the process
Management Leadership – Assumption of
Responsibility, Declaration of Policy

Assignment of Responsibility – To operating

Officials, Safety Directions, Supervisions, Health & Safety
Committees.

Maintenance of Safe Working Condition –

Inspections, Engineering Revisions, Purchasing &
Supervisions
Establishment of Safety Training
What, Where, Why, When, Who and How

An Accident Reporting System –

Accident Analysis Reports on Injuries, Measurements
of Results

Medical & First Aid System – Placement

examination, Treatment of injuries, First Aid Services,
& Periodic Health Examination

Acceptance of Personal Responsibility –

Training and Maintenance of Interest
Management initiative and leadership
Receives policy directives
Setting-up the Staff
Outlining policy and general methods
of procedures
Strategies of plant accident history
Preparation of Health and Safety Program
Detailed study of accident statistics
Involvement of the different department –
in the case of large establishment
•Medical department
•Personnel department
•Engineering department
•Purchasing department
 SAFETY & ACCIDENT PREVENTION YEAR
January - General Safety, Health & Environmental
Awareness
February - Air Transport Safety
March - Fire Prevention
April - Construction Safety, April 28 “world Safety Day”
May - Road Safety
June - Marine Safety
July - Schools and Sports Safety
August - Agriculture Safety
September - Heath and Environmental Protection
October - Industry & Commerce Safety
November - Mines & Energy Safety
December - Homes, Community and Vacation Safety
Proclamation 115 - A