Employee Participation
The employees in your company should be given an opportunity to provide input regarding recommendations on safety and health products, procedures, and training as it pertains to daily work operations. For example, employees could be given some responsibility to test out products or conduct research to substantiate recommendations.
Employee input could be provided through the suggestion system, the reporting of hazards, or through actions the safety and health committee initiate. Employees could participate in a variety of ways such as; a trainer, inspector, or problem solver.
Exercise Programs
More than a third of all accepted disabling claims are due to sprains/strains and other musculoskeletal disorders. Although construction work will always include lifting, carrying, and pulling (among others), many contractors have made great strides in preventing these types of injuries through pre-task planning, employee involvement, medical management, and training their crews to recognize risk factors and best practices.
Safety Inspections
One of the best ways employees can participate in the company's safety program is to help conduct safety inspections. This gives employees a greater sense of ownership in safety and it can be a real educational experience too!
Depending on the hazardous nature of the construction on the worksite, weekly or daily inspections may be needed to effectively identify hazards and unsafe actions.
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3-3. Which is one of the best ways an employee can take part in their company's safety program?
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