SECTION 1

Safety Policy Statement

________________________________________________________________ has made a Commitment to provide a safe working environment and believes employees have a right to know about health hazards associated with their work. so that employees can make knowledgeable decisions about any personal risks of employment, a Hazard, Communication, Occupational Exposure, Bloodborne Pathogen and Tuberculosis safety program has been established’ This program includes Policies, Procedures and Training - designed to develop employees awareness of potentially hazardous chemicals and infectious disease transmission in the work place.

The employer accepts the responsibility for providing the employee with a safe work site. The employer may delegate safety program administration to a knowledgeable employee. All employees will have access to pertinent safety information through their supervisor or employer’ The people who work in any given work site are best able to detect potential hazards in either the facility or work procedures. when safety concerns arise, employees are encouraged to contact their supervisor or employer to resolve the problem(s).

This manual and the training program has been developed for the employees benefit and protection’ All employees determined to be at risk will receive the information nec- essary so that they will know what they are working with and how best protect

Safety Manual Review

Review and update manual as needed or annually. Sign and date.

Safety Officer Information

OF ________________________________________________________ IS _________________________________________________________

If safety officer changes, write date of change and name below:

Date________________________
Name_________________

Date________________________
Name_________________

Date________________________
Name_________________


If the facility has a safety committee - list members below:
Date________________________
Name_________________

Date________________________
Name_________________

Date________________________
Name_________________

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY OFFICER

The Safety officer will assess employee jobs and their related risks. The safety officer will work with the safety committee and the employer to develop safety policies. The safety officer will implement the safety policies. Safety policies will cover all applicable OSHA’s regulations.

The Safety Officer will:
1. Work with the employer and other employees to develop, implement and evaluate appropriate safety policies and practices.
2. Conduct quarterly safety meetings.
3. Revise and upgrade the manual and policies as needed.
4. Monitor the use of protective equipment and replace as needed.
5. Monitor use and disposal of chemicals used in facility.
6. See that appropriate safety audits and records are maintained.
7. Understand the regulations and keep current with new regulations.
8. Seek ways to improve the safety program.

The Safety Officer has overall responsibility to:
1. Ensure that workers know and follow the chemical and bio-safety policies.
2. Ensure that protective equipment is available and used.
3. Conduct regular safety and housekeeping inspections.
4. Provide safety training to new employees prior to their assuming job duties.
5. Ensure that annual safety training is presented to staff.
6. Provide additional training if safety policies are revised or changed between annual programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMPLOYEES

The employee is responsible for:
1. Planning and performing each procedure in accordance with the facilities bio-hazard safety policies and chemical safety policies.
2. Developing good personal safety habits.
3. Following Universal/ Standard precautions.
4. Using personal protective equipment according to OSHA regulations and the employer’s safety policies.
5. Using work practice and engineering controls.
6. Reporting unsafe conditions to the employer or safety officer.
7. Reporting all accidents or exposures to the employer or safety officer.
8. Attending annual safety training programs.