- Appropriate PPE – Hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respiratory protection, steel-toe boots; inspected and replaced on schedule.
- Hazard-free environment – Engineering controls for physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic hazards; proper ventilation, lighting, temperature.
- Systematic hazard identification – Regular risk assessments, JSA/JHA, near-miss reporting, worker-driven hazard recognition.
- Emergency preparedness – Evacuation plans, fire suppression, first aid/CPR/AED, spill response; regular drills.
- Safe material & equipment handling – Training, certification (forklift, crane, rigging), lockout/tagout, chemical storage/segregation.
- Health surveillance – Periodic exams for noise, respirator, asbestos, lead, HAZWOPER cohorts.
- Ergonomic design – Adjustable workstations, lift assists, tool balancers, job rotation to prevent MSDs.
- Noise control – Engineering controls first; hearing conservation program (audiometry, HPDs) where >85 dBA TWA.
- Competency-based training – Initial, refresher, and task-specific; documented, verified, in workers’ languages.
- Worker participation – Safety committees, suggestion systems, stop-work authority, peer observations—builds ownership and culture.
Safety is not a checklist—it’s a living management system. Leadership commitment makes it real.
