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have obviated the accident? “The foundation for any safe- ty program is a set of rules that employees must follow,” said Principe. “These can include the use of personal pro- tective equipment as well as safe standard operating pro- cedures.” 2. Were the safety rules communicated to the employ- ee? “Supervisors must ensure all of the rules are communi- cated from initial onboarding of the employee to continu- ing on-the-job training,” said Principe. 3. Did the company monitor compliance with the safe- ty rules? “OSHA expects you to ensure your employees are following the rules,” said Principe. This is where doc- umented periodic workplace inspections by supervisors can make a difference. 4. Were the rules enforced through progressive disci- pline? “Many companies make the mistake of only enforc- ing rules when there is an accident,” said Principe. “Contin- ual enforcement is necessary, combined with progressive discipline.” An initial infraction might result in a verbal re-
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minder of the safety rules. Repeated offenses might result in more severe penalties, up to and including dismissal. Supervisors should create written records of all the above steps. Such documentation can be of immense help during an OSHA inspection that may result from an accident. It will provide the company representative with the information required to answer the questions from in- spectors. Because dealing with an OSHA inspection can be in- timidating, Heppner recommends the use of a three-ring binder that contains the company’s safety protocols for each section of the workplace. This document will serve as powerful evidence that the company is conscientious about maintaining a safe environment. “Just slide the bind- er across the table to the OSHA inspectors,” said Heppner. “It will answer most of their questions.” The notebook can serve double duty as a blueprint for staff training during the year and a quick refresher course prior to OSHA’s ar- rival. Being Proactive With the threat of a recession on the horizon and an ongoing battle with inflation, it’s natural for managers to devote their energies to the challenges of marketing, pro- duction and fulfillment. Little wonder that the time and expense required to establish and maintain an effective
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