Chapter 1: Introduction: What IsWorkplace Safety?
Workplace Safety Management Is Strategic and Tactical.
Workplace Programs: Management at Its Best.
Understanding Two Basic Definitions.
Health and Safety = Illnesses and Injuries.
Workplace Safety Programs and Their Purpose.
Who’s Responsible for Workplace Safety Programs?.
Key Concepts: The Two Most Critical Ones.
Challenges for Those Practicing Safety.
Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Where You Are: A Needs Assessment.
Why Workplace Safety Programs?
Taking Stock.
Chapter 3: Creating an Effective Workplace Safety Program.
Core Regulatory Requirements.
Establishing Goals.
Safety as a Company Value.
Management Commitment and Responsibility.
Employee Involvement.
Work-Site Analysis.
Hazard Recognition and Resolution.
Training and Education.
Recordkeeping.
Best Practices.
Chapter 4: Critical Safety Considerations: Focusing Workplace Safety Efforts.
Taking a Look Back.
Critical Connections: Safety and Special Hazards.
Specific Hazards Review.
Best Practices.
Chapter 5: Integrating Advanced Topics.
Emergencies and Related Planning and Response.
Risk Management.
Moral and Ethical Considerations in Workplace Safety.
Best Practices.
Chapter 6: Workers' Compensation and Insurance.
Workers' Compensation.
Insurance Agents and Brokers.
One Alternative to Workers' Compensation.
Beyond Workers' Compensation.
Chapter 7: Greatest Lessons Learned in Achieving Safety Success.
Creating a Safety Culture.
12 Greatest Lessons Learned about Achieving Safety Success.
Epilogue.
Notes.
Appendix.
Selected References and Resources.
Glossary.
