Conducting Safety Inspection Audits in the Workplace Laura

Conducting Safety Inspection Audits in the Workplace Laura Smith Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist Mansfield Service Office (P) 419 -528 -9120 (E) Laura. S. 2@bwc. state. oh. us

Why do Safety Inspection/Audit o o Visible leadership Hazard Recognition Injury Prevention Employee Involvement • Buy-in • Ownership • Empowerment o OSHA Compliance

When looking for Hazards o 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? o. What color is a yield sign?

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BWC Services o Industrial Safety Consulting o Construction Safety Consulting o Ergonomic Consulting o Industrial Hygiene Consulting o Safety Management

BWC Services o Training Services • Training Courses • Learning Center o Information Services • Library Services • Video Library • Publications

Safety Grant o 3 to 1 matching grant $40, 000 o Substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation. o Available to all Ohio state-fund or public employer o Contact a BWC Consultant with any questions

Questions? o Laura Smith • • Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist Mansfield Service Office Phone: 419 -528 -9120 Email: Laura. S. 2@bwc. state. oh. us