Instructor: Joe Ornelas
Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS)
Does a safety and health program really make a difference? Definitely!
Every day, workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities cause immeasurable pain and suffering to employees and their families. Recent estimates indicate that workplace injuries and illnesses cost our nation’s businesses $170 billion per year in wasteful and often preventable expenses.
Effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS) have proven to be a decisive factor in reducing the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses. SHMS will result in reduced injury-related costs.These savings, when properly administered, will exceed the cost of a workplace SHMS.
The best Safety and Health Programs involve every level of the organization, instilling a safety culture that reduces accidents for workers and improves the bottom line for managers. When Safety and Health are part of the organization and a way of life, everyone wins.
The 4 Critical Elements of an Effective SHMS will be discussed which are:
- management commitment and employee involvement;
- worksite analysis;
- hazard prevention and control;
- training for employees, supervisors and managers.
Begin building a stronger safety program by learning the elements that can prevent injury and illness, and thereby save each company's valuable assets.
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Instructor: Joe Ornelas
Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS)
Does a safety and health program really make a difference? Definitely!
Every day, workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities cause immeasurable pain and suffering to employees and their families. Recent estimates indicate that workplace injuries and illnesses cost our nation’s businesses $170 billion per year in wasteful and often preventable expenses.
Effective Safety and Health Management Systems (SHMS) have proven to be a decisive factor in reducing the extent and severity of work-related injuries and illnesses. SHMS will result in reduced injury-related costs.These savings, when properly administered, will exceed the cost of a workplace SHMS.
The best Safety and Health Programs involve every level of the organization, instilling a safety culture that reduces accidents for workers and improves the bottom line for managers. When Safety and Health are part of the organization and a way of life, everyone wins.
The 4 Critical Elements of an Effective SHMS will be discussed which are:
- management commitment and employee involvement;
- worksite analysis;
- hazard prevention and control;
- training for employees, supervisors and managers.
Begin building a stronger safety program by learning the elements that can prevent injury and illness, and thereby save each company's valuable assets.