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833 Developing a Construction Safety Management System
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CSMS Programs

A safety "program" may be thought of as a plan of action to accomplish a safety objective. The safety program will give specific details on:

Brainstorming game plan for safety action plans
Safety programs are written "action plans" that accomplish safety objectives.
  • The task or work to be done. For example, a task described within the Fall Protection Program might be to conduct a routine inspection of fall protection equipment.
  • The person or group responsible. Usually this would be the person or group performing the hazardous procedure or work practice.
  • When the hazardous procedure or practice is to be done. For instance, a safety inspection program might specify that an inspection must be completed before and after each use of the fall protection equipment.
  • The means or resources used to accomplish the task or work. A worker might use a magnifying glass to look for tiny cracks in the fall protection metal parts or tears in the fabric.

An effective safety program is designed around the processes, procedures, and practices normally assigned to employees and integrates safety-related decisions and precautions into them.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-3. Which of the following may be thought of as a plan of action to accomplish a safety objective?