10 Steps for Starting an Occupational Health and Safety Program

Steps for an occupational Health and Safety program:

(1) Make health and safety a primary goal of the company.

(2) Have administrators and supervisors lead by example.

(3) Implement a reporting program for injuries, illnesses and hazards.

(4) Provide training.

(5) Conduct inspections.

(6) Collect hazard control ideas from workers.

(7) Implement hazard controls to reduce or eliminate hazards.

(8) Be prepared for emergencies.

(9) Seek input from workers prior to making workplace changes.

(10) Continually improve the program.