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OSHA Policy Creation & Programs
OSHA regulations are policies that have been put in place to ensure that workplaces are safe for their employees. When there are changes in regulations or policies, businesses must update their programs for compliance and review these changes with employees.
It is critical to have your company’s safety plans in writing, as documentation to reference what the company’s practices, rules, and guidelines are for a variety of areas. In the event of an incident, audit, or inspection, it’s crucial to have the documentation as a reference. Safety and training are built from the information that is contained in the written programs, and having written safety training programs helps to build a company’s safety culture by prioritizing safety.
An OSHA compliant safety program can be different for each company. At West Virginia Management & Safety Solutions LLC, we can help you determine what your company needs to do to become OSHA compliant and enhance your safety program.
Knowing and understanding elements of the hazard communication standard are critical to keeping you safe when dealing with chemicals in the workplace/jobsites and your employees have the right to know about the chemicals in their specific workplace/jobsites.
Chemicals. They have an enormous impact on health, safety, and the environment. Do not take chances on crucial factors when it comes to chemical approval. Whether it's availability of PPE, storage compatibility, or environmental permits, West Virginia Management & Safety Solutions LLC can help you ensure that the hazards of all chemicals produced or imported are classified, and that information concerning the classified hazards is transmitted to employers and employees.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. Standard precautions are the control practices used to prevent the spread of diseases that could be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes. A company’s PPE policy and program must include the hazards present; the selection, maintenance, and use of PPE; the training of employees; and monitoring of the program to ensure its ongoing effectiveness, if PPE is going to be used.
A Bloodborne Pathogens policy pertains to spills of blood or other body fluids. This policy is specific to the clean-up of such fluids. OSHA'S bloodborne pathogens standard protects employees who work in occupations where they are at risk of exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials including exposure control plans and preventative measures and must be included in a Bloodborne Pathogens policy.
OSHA requires employers to provide fall protection systems to reduce the risks that come with working at elevated heights. Fall protection policies and programs deal with both human and equipment-related issues in protecting workers from fall hazards, including what kinds and when protection is necessary. West Virginia Management & Safety Solutions LLC can assist you by reviewing your fall protection efforts, making recommendations for improving employee safety, and offering best practices for creating fall protection policies and programs.
Companies who require or permit employees to wear a respirator must have a written respiratory protection program. This is required by OSHA in both of their asbestos standards and their respiratory protection standard. The respirator program establishes standard operating procedures concerning the use and maintenance of respiratory equipment. Every employer needs a clear concise policy regarding the use of respirators by their employees which serves as the guiding principle for the preparation, implementation, and enforcement of an effective respiratory protection program.
Hearing loss can not only affect an employee’s quality of life, but it also has the potential to come with substantial compensation costs from employers. OSHA has issued requirements that employers must follow regarding hearing protection. It is not only important for businesses to remain in compliance with government regulations, but also to ensure employees are given the protection they need. West Virginia Management & Safety Solutions LLC can assist you with the creation of policies, proper training, and a written safety program.
An emergency EVAC and notification plan is a document required by OSHA to facilitate and organize a company’s actions during workplace emergencies. Effective emergency plans and proper employee training can result in fewer and less severe employee injuries and less structural damage to the facility during emergencies. The professionals from West Virginia Management & Safety Solutions LLC can assist you with putting together an emergency EVAC and notification policy and program that deals with issues specific to your worksite.
A hazard is associated with a condition or activity that, if left uncontrolled, can result in an injury or illness. Identifying workplace hazards and eliminating or controlling them as early as possible can help prevent injuries and illnesses. A job hazard analysis concentrates on identifying risks before they occur, including the correlation between the worker, the task, the tools, and the work environment. Employers can use the findings of a job hazard analysis to eliminate and prevent hazards in their workplaces, possibly resulting in fewer worker injuries and illnesses; safer, more effective work methods; reduced workers’ compensation costs; and increased worker productivity.
A fire safety policy must be shared with all employees, to outline potential dangers, how to avoid risks, and what to do if a fire breaks out. OSHA requires employers to provide fire safety training to employees exposed to fire hazards on the job, including all major fire hazards in the workplace, and identification and proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous material. The professionals from West Virginia Management & Safety Solutions LLC can assist employers in determining what specific standards apply to their workplace and creating a comprehensive fire safety policy and program.
Businesses need to get new employees up to speed and performing as quickly as possible. However, OSHA requires that you provide employees information and training on hazards that apply to your workplace, including emergency procedures, how and where to get first aid, how to report a work-related injury, how to report unsafe working conditions and more. West Virginia Management & Safety Solutions LLC is ready to help you make your workplace safety and training easier to manage.
Whether at the construction site or in the office, at West Virginia Management & Safety Solutions LLC, we’re here to help you better create the necessary safety training policies and programs for your industry-specific needs and goals.
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