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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. Visible leadership Hazard Recognition Injury Prevention Employee Involvement
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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 • Visible leadership • Hazard Recognition • Injury Prevention • Employee Involvement • Buy-in • Ownership • Empowerment • OSHA Compliance
When looking for Hazards • Entire Operation vs. Specific Review • Team vs. Individual • Review of OSHA programs to ensure compliance • Look for Hazards • General Safety Hazards • Ergonomic Hazards • Industrial Hygiene Hazards
The Best Way to Control Hazards: • Eliminate the hazard • Remove the worker from the immediate area of danger • Guard the Hazard • Train and instruct the Employee(s) • Use of personal protective equipment
How observant are you? • What color is a yield sign?
BWC Services • Industrial Safety Consulting • Construction Safety Consulting • Ergonomic Consulting • Industrial Hygiene Consulting • Safety Management
BWC Services • Training Services • Training Courses • Learning Center • Information Services • Library Services • Video Library • Publications
Safety Grant • 3 to 1 matching grant • Substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation. • Available to all Ohio state-fund or public employer • Contact a BWC Consultant with any questions $40,000
Questions? • Laura Smith • Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist • Mansfield Service Office • Phone: 419-528-9120 • Email: Laura.S.2@bwc.state.oh.us