How does your Safety Program Stack up?



A well-managed company may have an effective safety program that is integrated into the company's policy and procedures. Another company may have an encompassing safety program that outlines every last job in detail. Which is the best? It is my opinion that both are the best for the company that uses the program. When OSHA initiates an inspection and a citation is issued the common employer's response is that the worker acted on their own and disregarded company rules. When OSHA issues a citation based on an employee act, they usually have a checklist that outlines the following items.