Safety Management 101

Highly successful managers understand the benefits of making safety a top management priority. Businesses that commit dollars and time to safety management are reaping the rewards. Making every effort to avoid work related accidents and illnesses these companies have healthier, more productive and safer employees. Over time the return of investment made in safety management becomes very apparent. Identify safety as a top managment goal for your company.

• Create a safety and health plan for your business and employees as well as your home and your family. Include plans for all types of hazards,  communication plans for employees and family members, fire protection plans, safety related rules and regulations, emergency disaster plans, and even a plan for when a serious injury or death occurs. All plans should be committed to writing and reviewed annually. Safety procedures alone do no good; it is critical to maintain proper safety supply inventories, practice safety procedures and review safety materials on a regular schedule.
• Educate your employees, review written plans and rules, discuss the locations of all emergency supplies and safety materials, enforce safety rules and encourage safe behavior.
• Regularly inspect safety equipment and all facilities and record and make necessary repairs.
• When appropriate maintain restricted areas within facilities and enforce these areas strictly.
• Make physical health a priority. Take action to reduce stress. Help reduce fatigue by sleeping well and taking breaks.
• Stay informed and current regarding  safety, health and environmental issues. Attend safety related conferences and events and provide the resources that allow all top managers to do the same.

References:

National Safety Council – Resources – Fact Sheets [online]

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