conducting safety inspection audits in the workplace laura smith industrial safety consultant...
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Conducting Safety Inspection Audits in the WorkplaceLaura Smith
Industrial Safety Consultant SpecialistMansfield Service Office
(P) 419-528-9120
Why do Safety Inspection/Audito Visible leadershipo Hazard Recognitiono Injury Preventiono Employee Involvement
• Buy-in• Ownership• Empowerment
o OSHA Compliance
When looking for Hazardso Entire Operation vs. Specific Review
o Team vs. Individual
o Review of OSHA programs to ensure compliance
o Look for Hazards• General Safety Hazards• Ergonomic Hazards• Industrial Hygiene Hazards
The Best Way to Control Hazards:o Eliminate the hazard
o Remove the worker from the immediate area of danger
o Guard the Hazard
o Train and instruct the Employee(s)
o Use of personal protective equipment
How observant are you?
oWhat color is a yield sign?
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Questions?o Laura Smith
• Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist• Mansfield Service Office• Phone: 419-528-9120• Email: [email protected]