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Appropriate
programs need to be implemented to protect
employee health and safety and to minimize human
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Occupational
injuries and illnesses are preventable. |
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Management
seeks to define, initiate and maintain programs
and procedures to prevent injuries and
illnesses. |
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Continuing
scrutiny of programs and ongoing employee
training and education in occupational health
and safety are essential program elements. |
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| Goals: |
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Minimize
health and safety risks by providing safe and
healthful work environments, preventing unsafe
acts and controlling exposures to health and
safety hazards in the workplace. |
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Provide
and assure appropriate health and safety
programs exist and are implemented. |
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Control
health hazards in the workplace and assure that
employees are informed of hazards and how to
protect themselves from overexposure. |
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Communicate
to employees all mandated medical findings and
advise appropriate actions to be taken. |
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Maintain
medical records in a confidential manner. |
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| Safety
& Health Action Plan: |
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Assure
all managers and employees have received
orientation, instruction and training in health,
safety and environmental protection
matters. |
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Require
that all health, safety, environmental
protection, and loss control practices,
standards, laws and regulations be observed
relating to people, facilities, materials,
processes, wastes, and the environment. |
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Safety
Incentive Program - The Safety Incentive
Program initiated on April 1, 1999, allows the
employee to receive bonuses for their safety.
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