The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirement for every business to create an emergency action plan (EAP) isn’t surprising, given the importance of ensuring employees can quickly exit their worksites in case of an emergency. However, OSHA’s guidelines can only take you so far. To thoroughly protect your workers, avoid financial loss, and foster a true sense of security, employers need to go above and beyond. Follow these guidelines and best practices to ensure your EAP is comprehensive and effective.
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Picking the right risk assessment tool for your organization depends on the specific context and projects you manage. It’s essential to assess the needs of the project and choose the right risk assessment tool accordingly.
Job hazard analysis, or JHA, is an essential part of a safety program. JHA helps identify workplace hazards and risks, and control, reduce, or eliminate them. After implementing JHA, employees will be better equipped to prevent accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses.
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A job hazard analysis (JHA), also called a job safety analysis or task hazard analysis, is an effective method for systematically minimizing the risks at your worksite. Not only does the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommend them for reducing workplace injuries and illnesses, but well-documented JHAs can also assist during audits.
Whether or not you’re in a construction field, many of the safety steps you’re already taking apply to your high-risk employees. Still, there are a few extra measures you might need to keep in mind. Here are 6 important tips for helping your high-risk employees avoid accidents and injuries on the job.
Learn from Senior EHS Content Specialist Liz Dickinson, J.D., during this valuable, 20-minute webinar where you’ll learn strategies and actionable steps you can take to prepare for and respond to emergencies in the workplace; keeping your people safe, and your business running smoothly.
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