AH 3574 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Risk Management, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls
Document Summary
What is a program necessary: not required by osha, written program serves as a guide, provides direction, communicates goals and expectations, communicates process, should be a living document. Kay program elements: management commitment, employee involvement, written program, program review and evaluation, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, medical management, training and education. Management commitment: organizational resources, motivation, visible top management support, team approach led by management, ergonomics written policy, resources and authority, assign responsibility across organization, accountability across organization. Written program: effective implementation of program, endorsed and advocated by top management, goals and objectives, suitable for company size, culture and hazards, communicated to all. Employee involvement: management must provide for and encourage employee involvement, decision-making, suggestions/complaints without reprisal, prompt and accurate reporting of ctd signs and symptoms, engaged safety and health committees, ergo teams to identify and solve ergo risks.
