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Implementing an Occupational Health and Safety Program Updated

Get guidance on how to develop, implement, and maintain an effective occupational health and safety program.

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Description

Health and safety is fundamental to an organization's success in all areas. An occupational health and safety program is a systematic approach to safe work practices, procedures, and activities that are designed to ensure and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. Effective programs can reduce incidents and illnesses in the workplace and can improve the well-being of workers.

All workplaces, regardless of size, should have a health and safety program in place. This 162-page manual will help you get started by providing guidance on how to develop, implement, and maintain an effective health and safety program..

Objectives

This manual provides information on elements to consider when:

  • Implementing a new health and safety program
  • Trying to improve an existing program
  • Working towards a full management system or certification

It will help you to:

  • Create a comprehensive health and safety program, with an emphasis on effectiveness, compliance, diligence, and documentation
  • Assign responsibilities and accountabilities for occupational health and safety
  • Eliminate hazards and reduce risks to workers, equipment, material, and environment through risk assessments
  • Decrease workplace illnesses, injuries, and fatalities
  • Reduce the impact of incidents in the workplace
  • Monitor and improve your program
  • Foster a workplace culture of prevention and awareness of health and safety issues

Scope

This manual is organized by sections that cover common health and safety program elements. You can customize these sections and the included sample policies, procedures, forms and checklists, to create a program that is specific to your workplace.

The size of your workplace and number of workers, the hazards present, and the complexity of the jobs will determine the scope of your program.

NOTE: The information in this publication is based on good practice standards and principles. The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance, rather than prescribe specific requirements. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of any federal, provincial or territorial legislation, nor does it replace any legal requirements in your jurisdiction.

Target Audience

This manual is recommended for anyone who is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace, including owners, employers, managers, supervisors, and workers.


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