Safety Management Consulting
We have discovered that a void exists between the Insurance Company and the Client Company. Insurance Company Engineering Services point out problems and recommend solutions, but implementation is left to the Client Company. In many cases these tasks are delayed.
We become the catalyst that assists the Client Company in the design and implementation of the needed Safety Management Programs. We provide the written program and work with the Client Company’s staff to customize that program to each facility. We organize and conduct Safety Committee Meetings and assist with the training of employees and implementation of programs. Our goal is to reduce workplace injuries and thereby move Workers’ Compensation premiums to the absolute minimum.
Some of the programs we have designed and implemented include:
OSHA Compliance Planning
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently increased its Non Compliance Fines from $5,000 to $25,000 per violation. A central goal of our program is be bring our Client Companies into compliance with OSHA mandated safety requirements. By developing written programs and providing assistance in implementation of those programs we hope to save our companies from the embarrassment and financial penalty of safety violations and of damaged labor relations.
Hazardous Material Communication
Utilization of any material which carries a Material Safety Data Sheet requires that a plant provide specific training for employees in the use of that material. Also required is the availability of data sheets. Our staff assists in the documentation and training needed for compliance.
Machinery Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Before maintenance personnel begin work on a piece of powered machinery, they must eliminate all sources of energy and affix locks to the energy sources. These procedures prevent accidental startup of the machinery. Setting up the procedures, documenting them and training employees in their proper use is a major project in most facilities.
Bloodborne Pathogens Protection Procedures
Increasing concern over disease transmission has caused OSHA to mandate specific procedures for handling bodily fluids. Injured or ill employees must be assisted by trained personnel who are aware of the hazards of handling blood or other bodily fluids. We assist in developing the programs and maintaining proper supplies at the appropriate places in the plant.
Accident Investigation Procedures
Unsafe conditions must be identified quickly in order to avoid reoccurrence of accidents. Our procedures for reporting and investigating accidents provide the follow up needed to quickly remedy unsafe conditions.
Evacuation Planning
Moving employees out of hazardous areas and verifying the whereabouts of each employee saves lives. Most plants are required by OSHA to hold semi-annual evacuation drills; our staff writes and implements your Evacuation Plan as well as assisting in the evacuation drill process.
Return To Work Programs
We work to reduce Workers’ Compensation costs by returning injured employees to productive positions as quickly as possible. This involves locating and describing light duty jobs and monitoring the light duty program. Moving an employee through the light duty process and back to full duty jobs requires constant attention. We assist in the development of these programs and monitor the rehabilitation process.
Hearing and Vision Conservation
Protecting the eyes and ears of your employees will reduce sudden trauma as well as cumulative trauma disorders. We evaluate noise levels and eye protection hazards in the plant and develop preventive programs.
Ergonomic Review
Cumulative Trauma Disorders account for a major portion of workplace injuries. Utilizing Process Hazard Identification techniques our staff assists in identifying these exposures in the plant and works to develop safeguards against future occurrences.
Lift Truck Training
Operators who are not properly trained and tested can cause serious personal injury and property damage in the plant. Our team supervises the training and testing of operators to reduce hazard potential.
Personal Protective Equipment
OSHA mandates that a specific policy be in place describing and evaluating the use of protective devices such as safety shoes, glasses and ear protection. This program must be an ongoing project with annual or semi-annual reviews. As procedures in the plant change, our staff is ready to revise programs and implement changes.
Confined Space Procedures
When employees enter tanks or tunnels there must be specific safeguards in place for removing an injured person. Plants which have this exposure must develop these programs and evaluate them on an annual basis. Training employees in these procedures is key to reducing workplace injuries and our programs concentrate on prevention of accidents and quick response after an injury has occurred.
Manual Material Handling Procedures
Even the most highly automated plants must, from time to time, rely on human involvement in moving bulky or heavy items. Proper training in techniques for lifting, reaching and bending go a long way toward controlling costly Workers’ Compensation injuries. Our training programs concentrate on preventing injuries before they happen.
Air Quality and Respiratory Protection
Testing of airborne contaminants and the development of protective programs is a standard part of our service. Using our Insurance Company partners we can provide air testing laboratory facilities and suggest proper protective equipment.
Fire Suppression Programs
The proper placement of portable fire extinguishers and comprehensive training of employees in their use is mandated by OSHA. Our fire suppression programs also include procedures for maintenance and inspection of automatic sprinkler systems.
Fleet Safety Program
Owner/Operators of commercial vehicle fleets must be constantly aware of loss prevention programs for their operators and vehicles. Our standard program is adapted to the individual user for continuous improvement of safety records.
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