The module on Health & Safety
Programming specifically deals with the
intricate requirements on how to set up
an organizations Safety & Health
Program.
It discusses:
the basic elements of a well-planned, as
well as, well-managed health & safety
program and
how the various program elements interacts to promote health & safety in the
workplace.
LEADERSHIP &
ADMINISTRATION
MANAGEMENT
TRAINING
PLANNED
INSPECTION
JOB/TASK
ANALYSIS
& PROCEDURES
JOB/TASK
OBSERVATION
PERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
ORGANIZATIONAL
RULES
HIRING &
PLACEMENT
ACCIDENT &
INCIDENT
INVESTIGATION
ACCIDENT &
INCIDENT
ANALYSIS
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
MEASUREMENT
AUDIT SYSTEM
PURCHSING &
ENGINEERING
CONTROLS
EMPLOYEE
TRAINING
HEALTH CONTROL
& SERVICES
GROUP
MEETINGS
GENERAL
PROMOTIONS
EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS
RECORDS &
REPORTS
OFF-THE-JOB
SAFETY
Health & Safety Program is a plan or outline
of activities conducted to promote safety
consciousness among management and workers
in workplaces in order to eliminate or minimize
accidents or illnesses.
Health & Safety Program Organization is the
method employed by management to assign
responsibility for accident prevention and to
ensure performances under that responsibility.
SUPERVISOR
MANAGEMENT
Work Instruction & Training
Assumption of
Responsibility
Leadership
Policy
EMPLOYEES
SAFETY
DIRECTOR
Learn & Use
Safe work methods
Observe rules
Promote
Employees Interests &
Cooperation
UNIONS
Adviser
Program Coordinator
An effective Health & Safety Program
permits a company to have a working
environment in which operations are
conducted economically, efficiently &
safely.
Only the top management has the
authority to implement controls of the
working environment & of workers
actions.
Phase 1 : Show Management Commitment &
Involvement (vision and leadership)
Phase 2 : Establish a Baseline (as is)
Phase 3 : Set Goals
(where we should be)
Phase 4 : Implement Strategies
as is and where we should be)
Phase 5 : Review and Adjust
could be)
(close gap between
(reach for where we
1.
2.
3.
4.
Communicate a vision
Attend meetings & read reports
Set performance standards
Define roles (responsibilities &
accountabilities)
5. Be an activist
1. Select a TEAM
2. Team selects ISSUES using the basic
elements of the program on Health & Safety
3. Identify KEY MEASUREMENTS
4. Conduct RESEARCH
5. Analyze RESULTS
6. Communicate FINDINGS
1
2
Add team members, as
necessary
Set goals & communicate goals
1
2
3
Develop plans & actions
Carry out plans & monitor results
Acknowledge successes
1
2
3
4
Build on successes
Re-examine failures
Repeat the process
Communicate the process
INADEQUATE:
Comprehensive
SAFETY
& HEALTH
PROGRAM
1 System
2 Standards
3 Compliance
LACK
LACKOF
OF
CONTROL
CONTROL
BASIC
BASIC
CAUSES
CAUSES
2 JOB FACTORS
Inadequate leadership
Inadequate engineering
Inadequate purchasing
Inadequate maintenance
Inadequate tools & equipment
Wear & tear
Inadequate work standards
Abuse & misuse
above the threshold limit of the
body or structure
IMMEDIATE
IMMEDIATE
CAUSES
CAUSES
ACCIDENT
ACCIDENT
(EVENT)
(EVENT)
People
Environment
Property
Process
LOSS
LOSS
(Result of Accident)
(Result of Accident)
1 UNSAFE CONDITIONS
1 PERSONAL FACTORS
Inadequate capability
Lack of knowledge
Lack of skill
Stress
Improper motivation
Contact w/ Energy or Substance
H
A
Z
A
R
D
S
LOSS CAUSATION MODEL
Inadequate guards/barriers
Inadequate PPE
Defective tools/equipment
Congestion
Inadequate warning system
Disorder
Excessive exposures
Inadequate ventilation
Inadequate illumination
BUSINESS
Profitability
Growth
Continuity
2 UNSAFE ACTS
Failure to warn
Failure to obey rules
Failure to follow procedures
Removing safety devices
Improper lifting
Failure to use PPE
Servicing operating equipment
Horseplay
Why you
need
SAFETY !!!
Outlining POLICY & METHODS or
PROCEDURES
Health & Safety Program is a plan or outline
of activities conducted to promote safety
consciousness among management and
workers in workplaces in order to eliminate or
minimize accidents or illnesses.
Some form of program is required to enable
management to measure performance
against objectives, and to provide the
framework for employee participation; orderly
arrangements to deal with safety issues; a
mechanism to identify the need for change and
to manage the change process.
By having a proper, identifiable program, both
the employer & employee are better placed to
meet their respective legal obligations.
POLICY STATEMENT
An organizations health & safety policy should be a
clear statement of principles, reflecting managements
positive attitude and commitment to safety & health/loss
control.
Senior management must be committed to ensuring that
the policy is carried out with NO exception.
Health & safety policy must be on PAR with all other
organizational policies.
The POLICY STATEMENT can be brief, but should mention:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
The objectives of the program
The organizations basic health & safety philosophy
The general responsibilities of all employees
The ways employees can participate in health & safety activities
Stated in clear & concise terms
Signed be the incumbent Chief Executive Officer
Kept up to date
Communicated to each employee
Adhered to in all work activities
Sample:
SAFETY POLICY
Studying of Plants ACCIDENT HISTORY &
OPERATION
A study of the plants operation & accident history is
conducted as the basis for the preparation of a health &
safety program.
Detailed Study of ACCIDENT STATISTICS
Evaluate the effects on the internal & external set up of
the plant
Was there an increase in production at lesser cost?
How did the frequency rate (FR) & severity rate (SR)
compare with last year? 2 years ago? (periodic
comparison)
Were the employees morale boosted?
Did you have better public relation?
Preparation of HEALTH & SAFETY PROGRAM
Prepare the safety program built around the basic
program elements and continuous improvement model
outlining the details such as targets, monitoring
systems, awards, appraisal factors, etc. and implement
the program.
Involvement of the DIFFERENT
DEPARTMENTS in the case of large
establishments
MEDICAL Department
1
Conducts pre-employment physical examination:
For proper physical check-up of workers, and
For proper placement of workers
2
3
4
Conducts periodic physical examination of
workers exposed to harmful or toxic substances.
Arrange surveys of new operations or processes
to know what exposures are detrimental to
health that may be present.
Establish a system assigning injured workers on
the kind of job they can handle in spite of their
condition.
PERSONNEL Department
1
2
3
Keep records of lost time, accidents and sickness
arising from work; collaborates with medical &
safety department relative to the placement of
the employees on the job
Arranges necessary cooperation & assistance in
rehabilitation of injured employees; and
Establishes cross-file controls to prevent unfit
employees to work on job not approved for them.
ENGINEERING Department
1
2
Expedites safety work request, particularly
referring to correction of critical hazards.
Consults with the safety department before any
new operation is started or new installations or
changes to existing buildings, processes,
operations of equipment are put up.
PURCHASING Department
1 Coordinates with the safety department on all
purchases of equipment, tools, materials, and
personal protective equipments (PPE).
2 Requisitions for hazardous substances &
materials should be referred to safety
department for proper investigation & clearance.
Continuous improvement is a
process-oriented business approach
that emphasizes the contributions
people make to long-range,
permanent solutions to problems.
It is the cornerstone of Total
Quality Management (TQM).
LEADERSHIP &
ADMINISTRATION
MANAGEMENT
TRAINING
PLANNED
INSPECTION
JOB/TASK
ANALYSIS
& PROCEDURES
JOB/TASK
OBSERVATION
PERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
ORGANIZATIONAL
RULES
HIRING &
PLACEMENT
ACCIDENT &
INCIDENT
INVESTIGATION
ACCIDENT &
INCIDENT
ANALYSIS
PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
MEASUREMENT
AUDIT SYSTEM
PURCHSING &
ENGINEERING
CONTROLS
EMPLOYEE
TRAINING
HEALTH CONTROL
& SERVICES
GROUP
MEETINGS
GENERAL
PROMOTIONS
EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS
RECORDS &
REPORTS
OFF-THE-JOB
SAFETY
Illumination Level for office areas: 1000 LUX
Report requirements by BWC:
1. Registration of Business.
2. Report of Work-related Accidents.
3. Annual Report of Health & Safety Organization.
4. Quarterly Report of Safety & Health Program & Minutes of
Health & Safety Committee Meetings.
5. Annual Work Accident/Illness Exposure Data Report.
6. Annual Medical Report.
Types of Workplaces:
1. HAZARDOUS
2. HIGHLY HAZARDOUS
3. NONHAZARDOUS
Types of Inspections:
1. Planned Inspections
2. Unplanned Inspections
