The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is once again providing organizations with the tools and information needed to build, improve or maintain safe and healthful workplaces.
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide campaign intended to promote workplace health and safety programs. This year’s event will be held 12-18 August and focuses on job hazard analysis, also known as activity hazard analysis or individual hazard analysis, for the U.S. Army in upcoming ASMIS 2.0 program updates.
According to OSHA, “Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Participating in Safe + Sound Week can help get your program started, energize an existing one, or provide a chance to recognize your safety successes.” Last year’s event saw more than 3,900 businesses participate to raise awareness about worker health and safety.
Safe + Sound Week is great opportunity to step out of the box, reassess your organization and incorporate new opportunities to improve. Include all your organization from leadership to new employees in making this your safety campaign for the summer/fall. You may save a life.
As with any program or campaign, organizations will only get out of it what they put into it. Take a moment to check out the Safe + Sound campaign website, especially the “Develop Your Program,” “Take a Challenge” and “Prepare for Safe + Sound Week” tabs. The website provides content and links that can aid in improving your program while providing some of the “why” we do the things we do regarding safety and occupational health program management.
Every workplace should have a safety and health program that includes management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards. Whether you have a well-developed program or are just getting started, look for ways to be #SafeAndSoundAtWork.
For more information on OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2024, visit the OSHA Safe + Sound website.
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