Safety Program Management FAQ
Questions
About Safety Program Management
Since the OSHA Ergonomics Standard 29CFR 1910.900 has
been rescinded, what analytical tools will OSHA accept
to perform ergonomic assessments?
Since there is no OSHA Ergonomics Standard, OSHA
will accept any generally accepted tool that results in
the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders
(WMSD). Please contact Colin Brigham, CIH, CSP, CPE, CPEA, cbrigham@1ssh.com to discuss the various tools available for use.
If audiometric testing shows an employees hearing
loss to be 25 or more decibels at 2000, 3000 and 4,000
hertz in one or both ears is it considered OSHA recordable?
Not always. Employers can retest within 30 days. If
the employer plans to retest, the case must be recorded
within 7 days following the retest. If an audiologist,
otolaryngologist, or physician determines the hearing
loss is not work-related or significantly aggravated
by occupational noise, the case is not considered work-related.
As
a self-insured employer, can we benchmark our workers'
compensation experience against insured and other self-insured?
Yes. There are ways to analyze your data and
compare it against similar employers. If you have any
questions, please contact Colin Brigham, CIH, CSP, CPE,
CPEA, cbrigham@1ssh.com.
We
are considering applying to become an OSHA VPP participant.
Are there any good first steps?
If you want to be at the Star level under OSHA
VPP, your injury and illness experience over the past
3 years must be better than the average for your industry.
A review of your experience in comparison to your industries
SIC code is a good starting point.
I
have used other consultants for industrial hygiene surveys
and I was not satisfied with their reports. How can
I be assured that 1Source Safety and Health will provide
a report that meets my expectations?
First, we will be happy to provide you with
references for similar projects or surveys. Secondly,
we will ask you for your specific report requirements;
and finally, we review the results and recommendations
with you prior to issuing a draft report for your review
prior to finalization.
Can workers' compensation costs
be reduced enough to offset the costs associated with
increased safety management?
Absolutely! Studies have shown that for every
dollar invested in safety management there is a $4.00
to $10.00 reduction in workers' compensation and associated
safety expenses. Please contact Colin Brigham, CIH,
CSP, CPE, CPEA, cbrigham@1ssh.com and he will introduce you to our COSTC.A.R.E. Program.
Other Sections:
Safety Program Management, Safety Management Systems, Ergonomics Programs, Safety Program Development, Occupational Health / Industrial Hygiene Surveys, JCAHO Preparation Services, Construction Safety Services, Managed Outsourcing for Safety and Health, Safety Program Management, OSHA VPP (Voluntary Protection Program), Safety Audits & Health Audits, Noise Exposure Evaluation and Control, Safety Program Management FAQ |
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