What does your workplace safety program look like? Could it use some attention?
Here at DPI Staffing, we have a full-time Safety Manager who is tasked with making our workplace (and our staffing client sites) as safe as possible. Safety is a priority and a big part of our company culture. It’s incorporated in everything from monthly safety meetings to safety evaluations of new customer sites to articles on our intranet.
The great thing about implementing a safety program or improving existing practices is that you don’t have to start from scratch. Many free workplace safety resources are at your disposal on the web, and a few of our favorites are below.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA’s website is a wealth of knowledge on safety and health topics, such as seasonal flu, occupational heat exposure and indoor air quality. Plus OSHA offers printable posters and info sheets, which you can post on your company’s intranet or hand out at safety meetings.
In addition, OSHA offers small- and medium-sized businesses a free, voluntary on-site consultation. This consultation helps employers recognize safety or health risks in the workplace and take steps to improve them. But don’t worry – it’s separate from enforcement. You just need to contact your state’s office to schedule a site visit and walkthrough. OSHA did about 28,000 of these walkthroughs throughout the United States in 2015!
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Head to the NIOSH website for an abundance of resources on various industries and occupations. It also offers information on general safety and prevention and emergency preparedness. And like OSHA, many of these resources are printable for easy dissemination.
Spice Up Your Safety Meetings
Feel like you’ve talked about every topic under the sun at your safety meetings? In addition to covering the usual topics like incidents and accidents, spice up your meetings by covering some monthly safety observances. ISE Magazine also has some ideas for making your safety meetings more engaging and interactive.
Review Your Responsibilities Regarding Temporary Staffing and Workplace Safety
If you utilize temporary staffing, it’s important to recognize what is your responsibility and what is the staffing agency’s. Head to our blog post about safety and temporary staffing to revisit the responsibilities of each party.
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