Injury
& Illness Prevention Program
The major components of the Injury
& Illness Prevention Program are as follows:
1.) Injury/Illness Investigation - Investigations are
conducted using the Accident Investigation form and in accordance with
the Basic Rules for Accident Investigation.
2.) Correction of Unsafe or Unhealthful Conditions
– The supervisor takes appropriate corrective action in a timely
manner, and notifies employees of hazard and any interim protective
measures, whenever an unsafe/unhealthy condition is observed, discovered
or reported.
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3.)
Training - Managers, supervisors and field personnel receive training
on recognizing general safety and health hazards as well as for any
hazards unique to their job
assignment.
4.) Record Keeping - The supervisor maintains records
of inspections, investigations, unsafe/unhealthy conditions, and employee
training. This documentation shall be
maintained for 3 years.
5.) Safety & Health Compliance Process - A system
of progressive disciplinary measures used in the event of an employee
safety and/or health violation.
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