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Implementation of workplace safety and health programs is
an essential factor in reducing the extent and severity of work-related
injuries and illnesses. OSHA's experience in the Voluntary
Protection Program (VPP) has also indicated that effectively managing safety and
health protection programs can reduce workers' compensation costs and improve
employee morale and productivity. The following references were selected to assist in
developing a safety and health program for nursing homes and personal care facilities.
General Safety and Health Program Resources
- Safety
& Health Management Systems. OSHA eTool. Discusses four crucial
questions that should be asked when developing and implementing a safety and
health program. The best Safety and Health Programs involve every level of the
organization, instilling a safety culture that reduces accidents for workers
and improves the bottom line for managers.
- $afety
Pays Program. OSHA, (2008, June 5). Assists employers in estimating the
costs of occupational injuries and illnesses and the impact on a company's
profitability.
- Safety and Health Add Value. OSHA Publication
3180. Also available as a 200 KB PDF,
6 pages. Describes how safety and health add value
to your business, your workplace, and your life.
- For more information, see OSHA's Safety
and Health Programs Safety and Health Topics Page.
*These files are provided for downloading.
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