Introduction
According to the OSHA Act, every employer has a legal obligation to furnish a place of employment free from known hazards. Learn how to develop an effective proactive safety management system using time-tested methods that have proven successful in all organizations.
This course discusses the following elements of a successful safety management system:
- Commitment and Leadership
- Accountability
- Safety Involvement
- Safety Communications
- Hazard Identification, Analysis, and Control
- Accident Investigation
- Education and Training
- Continuous Improvement
Course Objectives
ID | Objective |
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TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
LO 1.1.1 | Define and describe examples of management safety commitment and leadership. |
LO 1.2.1 | Define accountability and describe examples of an effective accountability system. |
LO 1.3.1 | Describe strategies to increase involvement in safety. |
LO 1.4.1 | Discuss the various methods to effectively communicate with others. |
LO 1.5.1 | Describe hazard identification, analysis, and evaluation methods. |
LO 1.5.2 | Discuss the "Hierarchy of Controls" model as a strategy to control hazards. |
LO 1.6.1 | Describe the steps in an effective accident investigation. |
LO 1.7.1 | Discuss the basic requirements for safety training. |
LO 1.8.1 | Describe W. Edward Deming's 14 Points and how they apply to safety. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)