Conducting Safety Inspection Audits in the Workplace Laura Smith Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist Mansfield Service Office (P) (E)
Why do Safety Inspection/Audit o Visible leadership o Hazard Recognition o Injury Prevention o Employee Involvement Buy-in Ownership Empowerment o OSHA Compliance
When looking for Hazards o Entire Operation vs. Specific Review o Team vs. Individual o Review of OSHA programs to ensure compliance o Look for Hazards General Safety Hazards Ergonomic Hazards Industrial Hygiene Hazards
The Best Way to Control Hazards: o Eliminate the hazard o Remove the worker from the immediate area of danger o Guard the Hazard o Train and instruct the Employee(s) o Use of personal protective equipment
How observant are you? o What color is a yield sign?
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BWC Services o Industrial Safety Consulting o Construction Safety Consulting o Ergonomic Consulting o Industrial Hygiene Consulting o Safety Management
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Safety Grant o 3 to 1 matching grant o Substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation. o Available to all Ohio state-fund or public employer o Contact a BWC Consultant with any questions
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