Universal Safety Practices
The importance of safety cannot be overstated. Every organization is responsible for the safety of employees while they are working. It is estimated that safety problems cost companies $1 billion a week. Understanding universal safety practices and how to implement them will help keep everyone protected while ensuring the company’s financial security.
With our Universal Safety Practices workshop, your participants will discover how safety affects employee engagement and the bottom line. Safety may seem like a boring topic, but an unsafe work environment cannot be ignored.
COURSE KIT:
Training manuals and instructor’s guide
Powerpoint slides and flip chart notes
Workshop activities and exercises
COURSE OUTLINE
Module One: Getting Started
- Housekeeping Items
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Workshop Objectives
- The Parking Lot
- Action Plan
Module Two: The Importance of Safety
- Legal Responsibilities
- Risks
- Benefits
- Setting the Example
- Case Study
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Fire Risk
- Causes and Types
- Assessment
- Prevention
- Communication
- Case Study
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Sound
- Levels of Noise
- Assessment
- Risks
- PPE or Environmental Changes
- Case Study
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Chemical and Electrical Hazards
- Assess Chemicals Used
- Inform
- Control Exposure
- Electrical Dangers
- Policies and Controls
- Case Study
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Ergonomics
- Common Ergonomic Related Injuries
- Assess Risks
- Equipment Changes
- Training
- Case Study
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Workplace Violence
- Identify Stressors and Triggers
- Substance Abuse
- Report Policies
- Training and Emergency Plans
- Case Study
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Transportation
- Assess Transportation
- Onsite
- Off-site
- Policies to Prevent Injury
- Case Study
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Machinery
- Identify Machines and Their Risks
- Establish Safeguards
- Limit Use
- Care and Maintenance
- Case Study
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Safety Program
- Risk Assessment
- Establish Goals and Objectives
- Develop Policies and Procedures
- Training
- Case Study
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Monitoring
- Establish Target KPIs
- Audits and Inspections
- Reports of Incidents
- Assess Data
- Case Study
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Recommended Reading
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
