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What is a formal - documented safety program? |
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supposed to provide you with two components. One is a factual
information resource and the other is a program to protect you from
liability (negligence) suits. Even with workers' compensation
insurance, you are not exempt from suits. Until you have been on the
stand and had to defend your program in court, under oath, it is hard
to comprehend how important it is to have a formal – documented
program. As you sit there considering this information, imagine how
you would testify as to the diligence, or lack of it, of your safety
activities. If you "DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS STUFF”, just consider how
that attitude would play in court!! |
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We don't need a "formal, documented" safety program.
We have some safety rules - we hold safety meetings. |
| A fully documented
safety program can help you keep control of your company assets and
provide the employees with qualified information. Simply conducting
some safety meetings does not qualify as OSHA qualified training. A
compliance officer will ask your employees questions and based on the
answers the employees give, the officer will determine whether or not
you have an effective training program. |
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