DRO1113 L2.1 - OSH Program Student Copy PDF

DRO1113 Introduction to OSH Topic 2.1: OSH Program LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. To describe 4 purposes of OSH program 2. To outline the development of OSH program 3. To explain the importance of training 4. To list 5 examples of operational technique INTRODUCTION ▪ A OSH program is a definite pla...

DRO1113 Introduction to OSH Topic 2.1: OSH Program LEARNING OUTCOMES 1. To describe 4 purposes of OSH program 2. To outline the development of OSH program 3. To explain the importance of training 4. To list 5 examples of operational technique INTRODUCTION ▪ A OSH program is a definite plan of action designed to prevent accidents and occupational diseases. ▪ Must include the elements required by the health and safety legislation as a minimum. ▪ OSH program act as a key performance for health and safety policy PURPOSE ▪ Implementing the goals of policy ▪ Minimum, compliance with national laws and regulations ▪ Good operation of the organization’s OSH management system ▪ Continual improvement in OSH performance PLANNING OSH PROGRAM 1. Begin with: o Goals of the organization written in the policy o Legal and other requirements o Identified hazard and risks 2. Prioritise the needs of these requirements and set objectives and target for the organization to achieve. 3. Set objectives and targets. 4. Create action plans with datelines and responsibilities for completion.  10 WAYS TO CONDUCT OSH PROGRAM Tell your workers that making sure they finish the day and go home safely is the way you 1 do business. Assure them that you will work with them to find and fix any hazards that Establish Safety & Health as a core value could injured them or make them sick. Practice safe behaviours yourself and make safety part of your daily conservation with Lead by example 2 workers Develop and communicate a simple procedure for workers to report any injuries, illnesses, Implement a reporting system 3 incidents, hazards, or safety and health concerns without fear of retaliation include an option for reporting hazards or concerns anonymously Provide training Train workers on how to identify and control hazards in the workplace as well as report 4 injuries, illnesses and near misses Inspect the workplace with workers and ask them to identify any activity, piece of Conduct inspection 5 equipment or materials that concern them. Use checklist Ask workers for ideas on improvements and follow up on their suggestions. Provide them Collect hazard control ideas 6 time during work hours, if necessary to research solution Assign workers the task of choosing, implementing and evaluating the solutions they Implement hazard controls 7 come up with Identify foreseeable emergency scenarios and develop instruction on what to do in each Address emergencies 8 case. Meet to discuss these procedures and post them in a visible location in the workplace. Before making significant changes to the workplace, work organization, equipment, or Seek input on workplace changes 9 materials, consult with workers to identify potential safety or health issues 10 Set aside a regular time to discuss safety and health issues, with the goal of identifying Make improvements to the program ways to improve the program ELEMENTS OF OSH PROGRAM 1. Management commitment and employee involvement 2. Worksite analysis 3. Hazard prevention and control 4. Training for employees, supervisors and managers EXAMPLE OF OSH PROGRAM 1. Illness & injury prevention program 2. Emergency response program 3. Hazard communication program 4. Personal protective equipment program 5. Forklift safety program 6. Respiratory protection program 7. Lockout/ tagout program 8. Fall protection program 9. Confined space program 10. Hearing conservation program TRAINING ▪ Information, instruction, training: OSH promotion Awareness programme Training/ induction and other training Signs and labels Toolbox meeting Communicating and consultation PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES ▪ Use combinations of the following techniques to reinforce health and safety message: Leading by example Employee involvement Use of reward, incentives and disincentives Best practice Communication TOOLBOX MEETING 1. Toolbox meetings are carried out regularly ✓Every morning by the supervisor before the workers start their work ✓To remind workers of the danger or hazards in workplace during the activities for the day 2. Brief (10-15 minutes) and on one topic 3. Attention is given to requirement for attendants and participation at the meeting Discussion What is the difference between a toolbox briefing and a safety toolbox briefing ? Thank you.