| Custom Safety Programs
Have someone plan & create your entire customized safety program for you. Although this can be costly it is a good way to ensure that you are doing everything that you are supposed to be doing as far as the legislation is concerned. These safety professionals should be training you as well so you are knowledgeable as to how to continue the maintenance of your safety program once the professional has set everything up. Getting quotes from a few safety program professionals is a great way to compare prices and services that are offered.
Safety Manuals
There are many great resources out there for creating your safety manual. Creating a safety manual yourself using templates can save you $100's and sometimes $1000's. There is a large price difference in the industry so start by talking to a few suppliers or use our Quote service when comparing prices for custom manuals. Ask questions as to what is included in the price as well as the person or company's qualifications before you decide on which service to use.
Employee Handbooks
Employee handbooks are a convenient way to ensure that practices, procedures and safety rules as well as other pertinent information is easily accessible by employees and contractors. Great for quick reference when they require the information. Handbooks are easily stored in gloveboxes or consoles of vehicles, in duffle bags, in briefcases or computer cases, or in top drawers of desks.
Safety Training
Employees of your company must be trained so that they can complete their jobs in a safe manner. There are many different styles and types of training that an employee can receive. It is becoming the norm for many companies to use online training vs classroom training to ensure their employees receive the right kind of training for compliance.
Safety Posters
Keeps safety on the minds of all your employees. Posters are used to inform employees of things they need to be aware of in the workplace such as current legislation, ongoing health and safety issues. OHS & OHSA requires companies to post various types of legislation information.
Safety Signs
Safety signs must be used to warn employees of the dangers they face in the workplace. Signs are used to warn employees, contractors and visitors of hazardous conditions and dangers and to give instructions as to how to eliminate or minimize the dangers. Check the federal or state/provincial regulations in your country for guidelines to safety signs.
Safety Consultants
Safety consultants are a great resource. The education range for safety consultants is varied to say the least. There are many safety consultants who have very limited formal education but have had many years experience in the field while others have more extensive formal education qualifications such as OHS certification. There is no set rate in the industry and so you should shop around when in need of a consultant's services.
Safety Auditors
Types of safety auditors include "internal safety auditors" and "external safety auditors".
Internal safety auditors: The auditor must be trained in proper auditing protocal to audit their own small company (SECOR) Internal audits can supply useful information to assist you in monitoring the effectiveness of your safety program. An internal audit is usually completed by the safety manager/supervisor of your company. Internal audits are required to be completed by companies registered under the SECOR program.
External safety auditors: Auditors who are hired /traded to conduct an audit usually on larger companies (COR). Safety auditors must be trained in proper auditing protocal. An external audit is required to maintain your COR certification and this person cannot be an employee of the company they are auditing. The external auditor must be trained and certified and the training is more extensive than the internal auditor training.
Trading/Partnering Safety Auditors: Partnering companies will exchange auditor services with one another. A trained auditor from company #1 will audit company #2 and the trained auditor from company #2 will audit company #1. These companies trade services instead of each hiring an external auditor.
Employee Recognition & Incentive Programs
Getting and keep employees interested and motivated can be a challenge.By incorporating a Safety Recognition & Incentive Program many companies have found that the incidents and accidents have decreased substancially. find out what works and what doesn't as far as safety incentive programs.
Safety Equipment and Supplies
Find the safety equipment and supplies that is right for your company through the many suppliers in this directory.
SEO / HSE Management Software
You must monitor your safety program for effectiveness. Using online safety management software programs is an effective way to keep track of your safety program such as the number of lost time incidents & accidents, near misses, WCB claims, employee trainng, etc. Helps you track the controls that are working and the areas which need improvement. Using this software can make your job less labour intensive since you are not having to go through all the paper forms and transfering data manually.
Hazardous Materials Management
Information on WHMIS, TDG. Every business needs to inform workers of the hazardous materials/chemicals in the workplace. Find information and posters as well as chemical stickers, tags and MSDS that supply the pertinent information employees need to know.
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are manufacturer/distributor information on chemicals you use in your workplace. MSDS sheets should be in a binder or available in electronic form and easily accessible to employees. MSDS sheets have all the pertinent information about the chemicals including but not limited to ingredients, hazards, controls, emergency response.
Emergency Response
Emergency Response plans are required for companies who have employees. There are many great resources out there to assist you in developing yours. Contact your community emergency responders and associations as well as OHS/OHSA requirements to form your plan.
Evacuation Route Maps
Companies must post emergency escape route maps throughout their facility to direct employees & customers in safe evacuation procedures. These maps must show locations of emergency equipment, safe routes to take in case of an emergency in the event an evacuation is required. If you develp evacuation maps for companies then you want to add them to this directory.
Safety Videos
Safety videos are a great training tool. If you are looking to make an impact then video is the way to go. Use videos at safety meetings to teach and encourage discussions amongst your staff. If you develp safety videos and want to market or share them with others add them to the directory.
Safety Services
Some of the safety services included in this section include but are not limited to site medics, emergency responders, pilot vehicles, etc
Safety Documentation
Safety documentation is a must. If it is not documented then as far as OHS & OHSA is concerned it wasn't completed. You must keep track of such things as communication with staff, hazard identification & controls, training of staff, maintenance of equipment/vehicles, employee records, warnings & violations, orientations, etc. Forms you would use to collect this information can be found here. You must also have written instructions for employees for the safe completion of jobs they perform. Samples and templates of written practices, procedures, safety rules and policies can be found here as well. If you require assistance with completing your hazard assessments you can find someone here who is knowledgeable and who can teach or guide you and your employees through the basics for ongoing identification and control methods. It is an OHS requirement that employees be involved in this process.
Safety Associations
There are many associations out there that deal with safety in the workplace. Find the safety associations that deal with your industry to acquire free resources. Many associations also supply training that is pertinent to you. These associations know the legal requirements for your business and industry. If you need assistance these safety associations should probably be your first stop.
Safety Legislation
Need quick reference links to safety legislation. Most of the links here go directly to the legislation itself so you don't have to search through all the government sites to find them. If there is legislation you want added please feel free to add it to the site or contact us and we will ad it for you and the others who use this service.
Safety Resources
Find "Do It Yourself" instruction manuals, safety newsletters, safety websites, safety blogs &safety forums as well as other safety information that can assist you in completing and managing your safety program. If you know of a resource that could help someone please add it to the directory.
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