ORGANIZING FOR SAFETY

Organizing

the Safety Program

The safety program may be define as

a method employed by management to
share and assign responsibility for accident
prevention and to ensure performance
under that responsibility.
Something not imposed, but must be built into
every process or product design and into every
operation.

ORGANIZING FOR SAFETY

Integral part of every operation.

Prevention of accidents is basically achieved
through control of the working environment and
control of peoples actions.
Only management can implement such control.
An effective safety program will have working
environment in which operations can be
conducted economically, efficiently, and safely.

Basic Elements of a Safety Program

I.

Management Leadership

Declaration of Policy
Assumption of responsibility

II.

Assignment of Responsibility

To operating officials, safety directors,

supervisors, employees

III.

Maintenance of Safe Working

Conditions

Inspections, engineering revisions,

purchasing supervisors

IV.

Establishment of Safety Training

For supervisors, for employees

Basic Elements of a Safety Program

V.

An Accident Record System

Accident analysis, reports on injuries,
measurement of results

VI.

Medical and First Aid Systems

Placement examinations, treatment of
injuries, first aid services, periodic
health examination

VII.

Acceptance of Personal Responsibility

by Employees
Training, maintenance of interest

Declaration of Company Policy

Management if it wants acceptable

safety performance, must first write
a safety policy.
Basic policy declaration are these
statements:
1.

2.

3.

4.

That the safety of employees, the public, and

company operations are paramount.
That safety will take precedence over
expediency or short cuts.
That every attempt will be made to reduce
the possibility of accident occurrence.
That the company intends to comply with OSH
Standards and all other safety laws.

Declaration of Company Policy

Reasons for having a good policy are:

1.

2.

3.

4.

A good policy makes it easier to enforce

safe practices and conditions.
It makes it easier for supervisors to
implement company policy
It also makes it easier for employees to
follow safety rules and instructions.
It makes it easier to obtain good preventive
maintenance of equipment or selection of
proper equipment when purchased.

POLICY STATEMENT (sample)

The Management of Marjan Industries Phil., Inc. is
committed to provide a safe and healthful environment
in the workplace. It is therefore a matter of policy that
each one is enjoined to observe and adhere to this
policy while in the employ of the Company.
Employees safety and property protection are the
direct responsibility of all company personnel. Safety
and Loss Prevention Program are as much as a
measure of efficient operations as reaching production
and sales goals, quality standards, or cost reduction.
The Loss Prevention Department is responsible for
assisting management in the development and
implementation of safety programs, safety education
and training for all employees.

Implementing the Safety Policy

One a safety policy statement is established, it

should be publicized so that every employee
becomes familiar with it.
The effectiveness of any safety policy and
program varies directly with the active support
given to its by management.
Expression of management interest include
enforcement of policy and program, recognition
of good safety records, review of safety reports
and participation in meetings.

Implementing the Safety Policy

Management must take the lead in keeping interest

alive by:
1.

2.
3.
4.
5.

6.

Emphasizing that production and safety go together for

an efficient operation.
Setting a good example. Wear hard hats, goggles, etc.
Attending safety meetings.
Reviewing and acting upon accident reports.
Reviewing departmental safety records through group
conferences with department heads.
Motivating interest in safety through general letters,
bulletin boards, announcements, and discussing the
accident record in the plant.

Assignment of Responsibilities
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MANAGEMENT

basic responsibility for all executives

has full responsibility for safety

2. holds executive responsible for safety of all
employees
3. Authorizes necessary expenditures for safety.
4. Passes on safety policies as formulated by
safety departments and others.
5. Participates in the safety program as
recommended by safety department.
1.

Assignment of Responsibilities

SUPERVISORS AND FOREMEN:

1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

key man in the safety program.

Inspect for compliance with safe work

practices and safety rules.
Train men to work safely.
Responsible for safety to their crews.
Responsible for a safe workplace,
housekeeping, proper light and ventilation,
safe piling handling and storage.
Enforce wearing of protective clothing and
equipment.

Assignment of Responsibilities

SUPERVISORS AND FOREMEN:

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

key man in the safety program.

Responsible for obtaining prompt first aid to
injured.
Report and investigate all accidents and
causes.
Serve on safety committee
Hold crew safety meeting
Discuss safety with individual employees.

Assignment of Responsibilities

SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
1.
2.
3.

4.

5.

Coordinates safety activities

Keep and analyzes accident records
conducts educational activities for
supervisors of all levels
conduct activities for stimulating and
maintaining interest of employees
develop employees safety education
program

Assignment of Responsibilities

SAFETY PROFESSIONALS
6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

serves on safety committee, usually as

secretary.
Supervises and appraisers accident
investigations
plans and directs a regular program of safety
inspections
checks for compliance with applicable safety
laws and codes
issues regular reports showing safety
performance and accident trends.

Assignment of Responsibilities

EMPLOYEES:
works in accordance with accepted safe
practices.
2. Reports unsafe conditions and practices
3. observes safety rules and regulations
4. serves on safety committees
5. makes safety suggestions
1.

Assignment of Responsibilities

EMPLOYEES:
does not undertake jobs he does not understand
7. report every injury no matter how small it may be
8. use properly the personal protective equipment
provided by the company
9. understand the companys safety policy and
appreciate their individual responsibility towards
safety, for themselves, co-workers and the
company.
6.

Safety Education and Training

Is one of the most important responsibility of the

management.
Should be a continuing effort
Effective accident prevention and health hazard
control program is based on proper job
performance.
This in turn means that supervisor must:
Know how to train an employee in the safe and
proper way of doing a job.
Know how to supervise.

Safety Education and Training

SUPERVISOR SAFETY TRAINING

Objectives of supervisor safety training

1. Familiarized with the safety policy of the
company and its program
2. Supervisor as the key man in the accident
prevention program
3. Familiarized supervisor on the causes of
accidents and method of prevention
4. Job safety instruction
5. Accident investigation and reporting
6. Personal protective equipment and its use,
care and maintenance

Safety Education and Training

EMPLOYEE TRAINING

New employee prior to deployment must pass

through a safety induction program where the
following subjects are discussed:
1. Company Safety Program
2. Individual Responsibilities towards Safety
3. General Safety Rules and Regulations
4. Personal Protective Equipment its Use,
Care and Maintenance
5. Companys interest in Safety

Safety Education and Training

Employees first day on the job must attend

safety orientation with Safety Engineer and
immediate supervisor.
Topics discussed:

Existing job conditions and hazards

Safety Rules and Practices
Plant Safety Record
Other applicable instructions

Safety Education and Training

SPECIALIZED SAFETY TRAINING

In line w/ Continuing Education Program,

Safety Department with training agencies/
specialist or members of supervision will hold
training for the following courses:
Occupational Safety
Supervisors Safety Development Program
Fire Brigade Training
Defensive Driving Course
First Aid / CPR
Tag and Lockout Procedure
Hot Work Permit
Personal Protective Equipment
Etc.

Developing the Training Program

When developing training programs the ff is considered:

1. TRAINING NEEDS

Some indications of a need for a good training

program

Proportionately more accidents and injuries

High labor turnover

Excessive waste and scrap

Company expansion of plant and equipment

2. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Define Objectives, should indicate what the

trainee can do after the training

Developing the Training Program

3. COURSE OUTLINE and MATERIALS
4. TRAINING METHODS
5. LESSON PLAN

Lesson plan help instructor to:

Present in proper order
Emphasize materials in relation to importance
Avoid omission
Run class on schedule
Provide participation
Increase confidence

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