Pub. 3 2013 Issue 2

9 M any dealers think that having a safety inspec- tion and correction of hazards constitute an effective safety program, or better still, compliance with OSHA regulations is an ef- fective means to gauge safety. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Over my 25 years of experience with dealers in the safety arena, I have found these six to be the most effective means to reduce injuries at the workplace and effectively reduce premiums. ™ Get Management On Board There is an old adage; the safety train is not leav- ing the station unless the top management is on board. Management on the safety committee does not adjust the guards on the grinder. They are effective in delegat- ing, allocating resources, and monitoring the progress of the tasks set out for line managers. Since the liabil- ity from a mishap and the increased premium from increased costs will hit the manager’s paycheck more than anyone, keeping an eye out helps reduce liability and keeps cash in the till. š Investigate Accidents and Take Corrective Actions Einstein once said that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is insan- ity. Facilities have back injuries and they send employ- ees to treatment, rehab, physical therapy etc. over and over again, but never investigate to find the root cause of the injury. In summary, each accident needs to be thoroughly investigated and corrective actions taken. Taking such steps eliminates future repetition. Get all Q Safety Program — continued on page 10 BY SAM CELLY Improving Your Safety Program Reduce Injuries & Reduce Workers’ Comp Insurance Premiums by