How to Write an OSHA Work Place Safety Manual

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In the USA as well as many countries the safety & health of an employee is mandated and regulated.

Steps

  1. Determine the type of job or industry your workplace is identified with. For example, construction, industrial, mining, transportation, ship building, longshoreman, etc.
    • This is important because the US Department of Labor  may through its division, OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) have specific or unique standards that are regulated by one or more agency. OSHA has published their standards in the Code Of Federal Regulations (CFR). This information is grouped and identified by Titles.  
    • For Example, the construction industry is Title 29 - CFR1926, Manufacturing is Title 29 - CFR1910. As earlier mentioned general provisions are Title 29 -  CFR 1910.The OSHA web site has many many tools and a very good search engine that will assist you.  Also you can highlight and copy the standards.
  2. Know the various regulations that are common to any business or work place such as Bureau Of Worker's Compensation.  Additionally a few regulations such as "Employee Rights" or "Minimum Wage" are required to be posted.  
    • You may obtain an OSHA Poster at the following link.
    • OSHA has a specific requirement to establish and maintain records of safety training, accidents, and testing of work specific equipment. You can review these requirements at http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping.
    • Typically this information is required for completing  OSHA forms annually; OSHA Form 301 and OSHA Form 300A.
    • Failure to maintain OSHA recordkeeping can be expensive. https://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html 
    • When creating an Employee Safety Manual you must realize that a great deal of information regarding standards and regulation is available from OSHA.
    • You must edit this and allow it to remain complete, but only as it would apply to your circumstance.
    • As an EXAMPLE, OSHA requires the use of PPE (personal protective equipment). Hearing , eye, footwear, passive respiratory or other items are required where needed.
    • Rather than define each work place location that requires PPE, is needed, consider whenever located on company property. PPE must be worn.
  3. Create a list of all machinery, equipment and work tasks required in your company.  Additionally you should create a listing of any testing of equipment or machinery that must be done. This list will be valuable to you when searching the OSHA site.
  4. Go to the OSHA web site and review it carefully. Although it is not required, you can create a user name and password to obtain a few privileges. You can also order many products writings, training guides free of charge.  This web site will actually be your best friend at creating your safety manual.
  5. Use a simple heading description with the CFR number such as Personal Protective Equipment - 1926.28 ACTUAL COPY. The employer is responsible for requiring the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees. Feel free to modify it for your company, but be sure not to alter the context.ABC Construction Company requires the wearing of the appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there is an exposure to hazardous conditions or where this part indicates the need for using such equipment to reduce the hazards to the employees. Each step is basically as simple as the example given here.
  6. Know that your circumstance may require local or state regulations that are also necessary. Contact your local authorities for their regulations or standards.
  7. If you still have trouble, you can request a visit for them to help you without fear.

Tips

  • Before beginning, work around the OSHA site and get familiar with it's various parts. It is friendly an a HUGE source of info. I have created many employee manuals and each has passed the review of OSHA compliance inspectors.In the event your company receives a fine, you are permitted to ask for a review. Present everything you have done for safety. They are mandated to give credit to you as a percent reduction in the fine. OSHA was first given the right to establish fines for violations and many can be multiplied by the number of employees to force companies into voluntary compliance. If your company is attempting compliance, the US Dept. of Labor REQUIRES THAN YOU BE GIVEN SUBSTANTIAL CREDIT FOR YOUR EFFORTS.In closing, let me say that your employees should always be courteous to an OSHA Investigator. The have the ability to enter any site and can use Federal Marshals to gain access and protection. If this becomes necessary, , , , LOOK OUT ! They will record everything they can find. If you are friendly they will generally work with you.
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