Due Diligence

Do you know and understand your safety and health responsibilites?

Do you have specific procedures to identify and control hazards?

Have you intergrated safety into all areas of the workplace?

Have you set objectives for safety and health, as you would for production, quality and sales?

Have you committed adequate resources to health and safety?

Have you explained health and safety responsibilities to your employees and made sure they understand it?

Have your employees been trained in safe work practices and how to use appropriate protective equipment?

Is there a hazard reporting procedure in place that encourages reporting of unsafe practices and conditions?

Are supervisors and workers held accountable for health and safety in the same manner as they are for quality?

Is safety considered when changing a procedure or making a purchase?

Do you keep records of health and safety programs?

Do you maintain training records for all employees?

Do you maintain records of disciplinary actions taken if an employee violates health and safety procedures?

Do you review your health and safety policy annually and make improvements as needed?