In order to design an effective safety program or to strengthen an existing one, it is essential to determine the exact needs of our clients. We accomplish this by performing a Safety Program Assessment.

Our safety program audit is a fully comprehensive review of your safety program. The audit will examine in great detail, every aspect of your safety program and evaluate its effectiveness. The evaluation includes a review of all written safety programs, training materials, and recordkeeping practices. Additionally, we will perform one comprehensive safety compliance inspection and deliver a Job Hazard Analysis mandated by OSHA.

As a result of this audit you will be presented with a comprehensive report detailing our findings. A WorkSafe representative will deliver the report and cover the results with you in detail

The Safety Program Audit Process:

I. Opening Conference:

Upon execution of an agreement we will set a date and time to hold our initial opening conference. The conference will be conducted by a qualified WorkSafe team member and will serve as an orientation for you. Each step in the audit process will be covered in great detail and we will communicate exactly what we need from you to complete the audit in a timely and effective manner. Any questions or concerns you have about the process or specifically your current safety program can be discussed at this time. As soon as the Opening Conference is completed our team will immediately begin work on the components listed below.

II. Key Components of the Safety Program Audit

♦ A Certified Job Hazard Analysis
OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910.132 - 1910.138 require employers to complete job hazard assessments (JHA) for the tasks their employees perform. 1910.132(d)(2) states, “The employer shall verify that the required workplace hazard Analysis has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated”

The safety program audit includes the law mandated Job Hazard Analysis. This is a detailed review of employee tasks and allows WorkSafe to get a clear picture of what hazards face each employee. WorkSafe will identify all PPE that employees require and identify all required training topics.

♦ A Review of All Written Materials and Programs
OSHA regulations demand that your business have site-specific written health & safety programs that address conditions present at your workplace. In almost every single encounter with OSHA that your organization will face OSHA will audit all written safety programs. WorkSafe will perform this audit and identify deficient programs. All programs should be complete and current with present regulations and as a result of the audit you will know exactly where your deficiencies lay.

♦ A Review of All Training Material
Many standards promulgated by OSHA explicitly require the employer to train the employees in the safety and health aspects of their jobs. Other OSHA standards make it the employers responsibility to limit certain job assignments to employees who are “certified” “competent”- or “qualified” meaning that they have had specialized training. WorkSafe will review all training materials currently being utilized and assess what additional training is required. We will also assess the effectiveness of the current training that is in place through employee interviews and observation of work practices in the field.

♦ A Review of Recordkeeping
Under CFR 1904, OSHA requires every employer, unless exempt, to comply with stipulated recordkeeping requirements. WorkSafe will audit all records to assess compliance and identify any deficiencies within the recordkeeping system.

♦ Comprehensive Field Inspections
WorkSafe will visit one of your job locations or facilities, to be selected by you, to assess work practices, health and safety issues as well as regulatory compliance. Inspections will be fully comprehensive and will simulate a field inspection conducted by OSHA. A written report detailing all applicable violations inclusive of pictures and corrective actions recommended will follow. If the selected location requires travel expenses these will be specifically identified and submitted for your advance acceptance and approval. The charge for additional site(s) inspected will be discussed with and approved by the client before WorkSafe performs and additional inspections.

III. Closing Conference

Upon completion of all components included in the Safety Program Audit we will schedule a “Closing Conference” to deliver the results of your audit. During this meeting you will be taken through every facet of the audit in great detail. We will explain our findings and leave you with a comprehensive report for your use.

At the time of the “Closing Conference” WorkSafe will propose a recommended solution to all of your safety deficiencies and requirements. This proposal will detail charges for all services. We appreciate your business and want to establish a long term relationship with you. If you choose to engage WorkSafe to assist in strengthening your safety program it is understood and agreed that the cost for the first year of such products and services will be reduced by the amount of the initial monies paid for the audit, as long as the new contract is for the term of one year or longer. This reduction will be reflected as 1/12 per month for the initial one year term of the contract.