OSHA Guidelines: How to Create Your Employee Safety Program

Workplace safety isn’t just about complying with regulations. It’s about valuing your employees and doing what’s best for your business. Although it might seem like time-consuming procedures and extra training will hit your bottom line, the opposite is true. A safe environment is a happy one, and it will actually boost profits by inspiring greater efficiency and productivity.

No matter what size your business is, it’s essential you have an up-to-date employee safety program in place. It has to be clear, comprehensive, fitted to your business, and easy to follow for all employees in the company, and it must be reviewed and revised as often as necessary. The importance of doing it right is hard to overstate: If you implement your safety program badly, lives really could be at risk.

Because of this, creating a safety program can be daunting—whether you’re starting from scratch or overhauling an obsolete system. It does require a commitment, and it does require a thorough knowledge of industry best practices. Having said that, with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines and resources readily available, it’s not as difficult as it once was.

Still not sure where to start? We’ll guide you through everything with this step-by-step infographic overview.