This safety plan template has 16 pages and is a MS Word file type listed under our business plan kit documents.
Sample of our safety plan template:
Safety Plan Your business slogan here. Prepared By: [YOUR NAME] [YOUR JOB TITLE] Phone 555.555.5555 Email info@yourbusiness.com www.yourbusiness.com Statement of Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure This document contains proprietary and confidential information. All data submitted to [RECEIVING PARTY] is provided in reliance upon its consent not to use or disclose any information contained herein except in the context of its business dealings with [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. The recipient of this document agrees to inform its present and future employees and partners who view or have access to the document's content of its confidential nature. The recipient agrees to instruct each employee that they must not disclose any information concerning this document to others except to the extent that such matters are generally known to, and are available for use by, the public. The recipient also agrees not to duplicate or distribute or permit others to duplicate or distribute any material contained herein without [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s express written consent. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] retains all title, ownership, and intellectual property rights to the material and trademarks contained herein, including all supporting documentation, files, marketing material, and multimedia. BY ACCEPTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT, THE RECIPIENT AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE AFOREMENTIONED STATEMENT. Table of Contents Table of Contents 3 1. INTRODUCTION 4 1.1 Overview 4 1.2 Purpose 4 1.3 Goals 4 1.4 Objectives 5 2. Roles and Responsibilities 6 2.1 Employer Responsibilities 6 2.2 Employee Responsibilities 7 3. Safety Plan 9 3.1 Incident Investigation 9 3.2 Hazard Identification and Assessment 10 3.3 Hazard Prevention and Control 11 3.4 Internal Communication 12 3.5 Training Programs 13 4. Action Plan 15 4.1 Key Personnel 15 4.2 Record Keeping 15 5. Implementation 16 5.1 Month 1 16 5.2 Subsequent Months 16 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview A safety plan is a comprehensive plan that will prevent your company from potentially fatal accidents. This plan helps minimize possible injuries and prevent employees and the entire company from future harm. As this is an evolving document, always ensure that the appropriate employees have the most recent version of the safety plan in their possession. 1.2 Purpose The purpose of this document is to offer a structured methodical framework for [YOUR COMPANY NAME'S] safety plan. This plan will allow the safe operation of the company by identifying physical and health hazards that can harm employees. The plan will outline certain procedures to prevent accidents and take action when hazards occur. This document will also serve as a blueprint to keep workers safe by compiling activity-specific safety plans into a manual. This document can also help prepare for special emergencies. 1.3 Goals In the course of completing this document, you will highlight the goals and priorities of your organization and develop a plan to achieve such goals. These goals can include any of the following: Development, implementation, and maintenance of a safe workspace for all employees Consistently improving the safety plan to reduce incidents and ensure long-term safety and wellness Zero incidents and celebrating a great safety record Control of costs relating to workers' compensation insurance coverage 1.4 Objectives The primary objective of a safety plan is to protect company employees from work hazards by providing safe working conditions and reducing occupational risks. This detailed document provides guidance in the event of fire, accidents, natural disasters, and other safety-threatening emergencies. With this safety plan, employees can understand their roles and responsibilities when responding during hazardous situations. Following this safety plan should help remove any dangers and improve overall working conditions. Roles and Responsibilities Make the roles and responsibilities for both employer and employees clear to avoid misinterpretation. Remember, the more comprehensive your safety plan, the better your hazard prevention and the safer your company remains. 2.1 Employer Responsibilities The Employer is responsible for providing employees with a workplace free of possible hazards. Offices and buildings should be free of hazards that can cause physical harm. Your company should use various techniques to show commitment to workplace safety and overall health. Here are some ways to demonstrate commitment: Attending safety meetings Setting an example to follow rules and regulations Permitting free access to tools and equipment for safe execution of a job Attending employee training programs if appropriate to reinforce employee training Actively participating in or leading health and safety committees Keeping the company aware by presenting on safety and health topics Regularly emphasizing to the community the organization's concern with safety and health Conducting regular inspections Providing employees with training on specific safety issues and equipment Following up after safety incidents with thorough accident investigations, correcting problems and implementing post-accident employee training Recognizing and rewarding employees with the best health and safety suggestions and practices Your company should also provide appropriate medical examinations for employees in order to maintain a healthy team. Test results should be on file and maintained appropriately following federal rules and regulations relating to privacy. 2.2 Employee Responsibilities As much as it is [YOUR COMPANY NAME'S] responsibility to provide a completely safe environment for workers, each employee also plays a role in a successful safety plan. We ask workers to understand and agree to this vital responsibility to work in the best possible manner. Workers taking responsibility for their safety encourages individual wellness. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] encourages employees to communicate about safety concerns and offer suggestions to improve overall safety. The major responsibilities of an employee include: Seeking permission and obtaining training before operating machinery if it is part of the employee's regular duties. Workers should undergo training prior to using any powered industrial trucks. Requesting clarification or help if unsure about the safety of a particular job and stopping the work immediately until there are clear instructions or guidance to proceed. Never engaging in scuffling, horseplay, and other activities that could put the team in danger. Avoiding going to work under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Never reporting to work impaired by illness, fatigue, or other causes that may expose the worker or others to dangerous working conditions. Always staying true to the company's safe working rules and overall policies. Putting on necessary safety and protective equipment at all times in various work locations. Handling equipment and work processes in accordance with established procedures and documented protocols. Raising or lifting heavy objects using the appropriate techniques to avoid injuries and accidents. Taking note of and reporting unsafe conditions, injuries, and deficiencies in equipment to management early. Following all management instructions for safe conduct. Participating in accident prevention and safety training and instruction, including the practice drills.
