![]() JUNG product development specialist ASHLEY C. KELLER-KRIKAVA evp & chief operating officer RUSTIN R. KELLER vice chairman & treasurer JA M ES J. HENCKEL PUBLISHING GROUP chairman ROBERT L. STRO MM E editor – workplace safety JENNIFER J. HODKIEWICZ editor – workplace safety JUDIE S M ITHERS editor – workplace safety M ARK H. ERNST editor – workplace safety TRICIA S. M CLAUGHLIN editor – workplace safety ROBERT A. editorial manager – workplace safety PETER M. KELLER EDITORIAL vice president – editorial resources WEBB A. Workplace safety pro iii 11/14 Original content is the copyrighted property of J. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. It is sold with the understanding that the Publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional service. This publication is designed to provide reasonably accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. The Publisher and Editors, therefore, cannot assume any responsibility for omissions, errors, misprinting, or ambiguity contained within this publication and shall not be held liable in any degree for any loss or injury caused by such omission, error, misprinting or ambiguity presented in this publication. Due to the constantly changing nature of government regulations, it is impossible to guarantee absolute accuracy of the material contained herein. The date at the bottom of the page tells you when the revised page was issued. ![]() The revision bar next to text on a page indicates that the text was revised. Revision bars, like the one at the left of this paragraph, are used in this publication to show where significant changes were made on update pages. And, because a safety professional’s duties often go beyond workplace safety issues, there is also a section on HR issues, such as FMLA, ADA, and youth worker safety. ![]() And, the “Quick Hits” section provides action steps, required training elements, tips, FAQs, and checklists for over 25 key workplace safety topics. The “Toolbox” area of the publication contains many forms you can use to manage day-to-day safety. While the manual does include substantial information on OSHA and compliance, the main focus is on managing the day-to-day aspects of safety in other words, helping you determine what to focus on and then giving you tools and resources to help you reach your goals, using such topics as costs/benefits and ROI of safety (in other words, getting management buy-in), supervisor involvement, establishing work rules, and using motivational techniques. You will find guidance on measuring safety in your workplace, with a focus on leading indicators of safety. This publication provides a single source for quick answers to a broad range of topics, as well as extensive guidance on implementing a safety and health management system, which entails management leader- ship and buy-in employee involvement hazard prevention, identification, and control training and program evaluation. ![]() To this end, the Workplace Safety Pro provides information and tools to help beginning safety professionals, as well as experienced pros, attain their safety and health goals. Introduction Creating and maintaining a safe workplace is an ongoing challenge for any business.
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