Safe and Healthy Work Environment“The health and safety of our people has always been of paramount importance to us. Our goal of zero incidents required teamwork like OSHA’s Strategic Partnership Program, combined withrelentlessly pursuing the elimination of unsafe actions and conditions.” – Walter Berry, Bollinger Shipyards, Inc.

• Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace, and to protect employees against potential health and safety risks. 

• Video Clip:

Employer Responsibility …

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jLGkmOVtnI

Employers must …

Take every reasonable precaution to protect a worker’s health and safety:Ensure equipment, materials and

protective devices required by law are provided.

Used as prescribed.Maintained in good condition.

Inform workers or their supervisors of any hazards and how to handle them.

Ensure that procedures and measures are followed in the workplace.

Worker Rights and ResponsibilitiesWorkers have the right to …• Know about hazards in the workplace and their job• Participate in keeping the workplace healthy and safe• Refuse unsafe work

Workers are responsible to …• Always practice safe work procedures• Report unsafe conditions to their employer or supervisor as

quickly as possible• Properly wear any protective equipment the job requires• Work safely and not do anything on the job that would

endanger themselves or others

Videos:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZhU2JIxXBw&list=RDFw-c0asvxCo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw-c0asvxCo

Safety BenefitsThe business benefits from a pro-active

approach to occupational health and safety which improves productivity and a provides a great business image for the employer.

Will save the costs associated with a work-related injury or illness.

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

OSHA:• Sets and enforces standards.• Provides training, outreach, and education.• Establishes partnerships with businesses.• Encourages continual process improvement in

workplace that promotes safety.

OSHA Video (4:10-6:50):http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/education/2013/11/14/sn-1115.cnn.html

OSHA Website:https://www.osha.gov/index.html

Various Hazards• Chemical containers without labels.• Chemicals (labeled or unlabeled) near food prep

stations.• Boiling water, grease fryers, open ovens.• Improper food storage.• Floor spills.• Any object blocking walking areas (electrical

chords, trash cans, book bags, etc..)• Sharp objects (tools or cooking utensils).• Cluttered workspace or open cabinets.• Not wearing necessary protective gear or

equipment.• Blocked safety exits.

• Occurs is when muscles are kept tense for very long periods of time, due to poor posture and/or repetitive motions.

• Examples: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist, hand or arm nerve damage) & Back Injuries

• By focusing on the physical setup of your workstation and the tools you use, you can reduce your chances of injuries. It also is important to evaluate the work process, including job organization, worker rotation, task variety, and demands for speed and quality.

Ergonomic Injuries

• Solutions for the workplace that help prevent ergonomic injuries:

o Material Handling and Back Injuries: Back belts, lifting methods, pushing and pulling methods, and material handling aids.

o Office: Ergonomic furniture, office layout and design, wrist guards and other ergonomic hand tools and techniques for doing computer work.

Ergonomic Solutions

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