The California Injury and Illness Prevention Program is the basis of worker health and safety compliance.
The 8 Key Elements, while seemingly straight forward, can pose a daunting task for any employer.
Responsibility
Compliance
Communication
Hazard Assessment
Accident / Exposure Investigation
Hazard Correction
Training and Instruction
Recordkeeping
Occupational settings contain work elements that are inherently hazardous, such as ergonomic exposures, operation of mobile equipment, exposure to chemical and biological materials, equipment lock out, material handling and so on, and pose a risk to employees that must be controlled, communicated and documented.
OSHA's Most Frequently Observed Violations
Infractions of the California Injury and Illness Prevention Program top the “OSHA Most Frequently Observed Violations” list.
OSHA reports that lack of programs, incomplete programs, attempting to use a program that is not relevant (specific) to the type of business and the lack of program implementation are most frequently found. Hazard recognition is generally poor.
OSHA found that employees and many employers are unaware of the hazards that they are exposed to. The results are improper procedures, lack of appropriate control measures and either the lack of or improper use of personal protective equipment. Most employers, where a Chemical Hazard Communication Program applied, lacked a formalized written program or adequate employee training.
Grasp the Situation
Occupational Health Performance can help you develop and implement the Injury and Illness Prevention Program in an effective, sustainable and cost effective way.
Step 1 – Grasp the Situation
Identify processes with inherent hazards.
Evaluate the level of compliance to the standard.
Develop a gap analysis between reality and standard requirements.
Identify resources both internal and external to the organization that can be empowered to implement the program elements.
Step 2 – Develop the Action Plan
Assign responsibilities to empower employees.
Develop the schedule and timing of events.
Develop records to verify compliance.
Develop measurable indicators of compliance.
Step 3 – Implement the Action Plan
Deputize and train employees in the elements.
Track Performance to Plan.
Step 4 – Follow-up and Check Performance to the Plan
Did the implementation follow the plan?
What could be done better?
Ensure Continuous Improvement.
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