Introduction to Workplace Safety

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1 Introduction to Workplace Safety Health and Safety Management Tom Brandon, CPP, CUSA O (619) F (619) fortressec@cox.net Professional Certificate in Human Resources

2 Orientation to the course Course overview Text and materials Weekly report from students Weekly readings In-class discussion Mid-term exam Final project Requirements & Expectations Goals & Objectives

3 Introductions, school and course overview Name, current position (or targeted position), desired takeaways History of workplace safety and health What is workplace safety, roles of HR, safety and other professionals OSHA & Cal OSHA overview Practical tools and resources Review and Homework Discussion

4 History of workplace safety and health ( )

5 History of workplace safety and health (1930+)

6 History of workplace safety and health Journey of workplace safety

7 Journey of Evolving Safety Paradigms 1970 s 1980 s 1990 s Present Regulatory Total Quality Behavior Sustainability Learning OSHA Standards TQ Principles Behavior Psychology Humanistic Psychology Orientation Reactive Prevention Proactive Creative Goal Zero-Non Compliance Zero Injuries 100% safe Behaviors Safety Expressed Through Values Motivation Avoid Consequences of Non-Compliance Avoid Costs of Accidents & Injuries Grow Extraordinarily Safe People Grow Extraordinarily Safe Communities Emphasis Environment: Equipment & Processes Environment: Programs & Systems Behavior: Words & Actions Person: Attitudes, Beliefs & Mood States Tools Rules, Regulations, Inspections Training, Investigations & Audits Observation, Reinforcement & Intervention Leadership & Actively Caring Measure Citations & Fines Injury Rates & Audit Findings % Safe Behaviors & Near-Hit Reporting % Safe Attitudes & Perceptions

8 Workplace safety - defined Roles and responsibilities Support necessary Cost to build and maintain program Save lives, prevent injuries and illnesses, and protect our organizations and communities from harm

9 OSHA & Cal OSHA overview Four key programs required Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) (CA) (Workplace Safety Plan) (outside CA) Emergency Action Plan (response and preparedness) Fire Prevention Plan Hazard Communication Plan

10 Critical considerations Establish clear commitment to safety Identify unsafe actions and conditions Provide resources for training Assign responsibilities Deployment of workplace safety program Understand nature of hazards Ensure regulatory mandates are met

11 Roles and responsibilities Employees Supervisors Management team Senior management and ownership

12 Benefits of workplace safety program Employee retention Productivity Regulatory compliance Economic sanctions Mitigation of hazards Process improvements

13 Key concepts Unsafe acts Unsafe conditions

14 Controls Administrative Engineering Personal Protective Equipment

15 Obstacles Attitudes Perception Perceived Cost Concealed Costs Environment Economy Hyper-competition and change Resources

16 Key challenges Understanding operations Understanding the nature of hazards Recognizing the need for specific safeguards and controls Putting a workplace safety plan into motion Churchill Paradox

17 Where to start Taking stock (needs assessment) Is there a workplace safety program Is the plan in the proper format Is there understanding of the class of business Are there regulatory (including citations) concerns Is the safety program robust enough Are there review and update benchmarks

18 Taking Stock Comprehensive Checklist General overview Management Compliance and Communication Hazard recognition and resolution Incident investigations (accident investigation) Training Recordkeeping Specific hazards

19 Tools and resources etools Recordkeeping Publications Review of Workplace Safety Resources Resources:

20 Review Homework Assignment: Safety Topic to discuss from public media Chapter 1 of Workplace Safety Go to OSHA ( and Cal OSHA Notes available on