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facturing job require an employee to reach down below 15 inches or above 60 inches. This simple guideline can improve ergo- nomics while providing a well-organized and safer workstation.
Training Supports Culture of Safety
Ongoing education and training also sup- port a culture of safety. Although employ- ers can develop their own safety train- ing programs, OSHA offers a number of training resources for both employers and employees. The OSHA Outreach Training Program provides training for workers and employers on the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in workplaces. Through this program, workers can attend 10- or 30- hour classes delivered by OSHA-authorized trainers. The 10-hour class is intended to provide workers with awareness of com- mon job-related safety and health hazards, while the 30-hour class is more appropriate for supervisors or workers with some safety responsibility.
Of even greater value are hands-on training programs that simulate the work environment. Programs like this provide training essentials in a setting that mim- ics the workplace but eliminates workplace pressures. They are especially useful as part of new employee training programs that teach job skills and ergonomic practices prior to an employee’s introduction to the production environment.
Always Evaluate and Re-Evaluate
Whatever path a company chooses to fol- low as it strives to create a culture of safety, it is important to constantly monitor and evaluate the programs in place to ensure they are meeting the established bench- marks. It’s all about creating an environ- ment that attracts new employees with the same safety mindset, while ensuring the safety of current employees—an evolving environment where safety is second nature to all employees and leadership, ingrained in their DNA, influencing every decision they make and action they take. In the end, a rigorous, comprehensive safety program, endorsed by management and employees alike and assessed by third-party experts, can help organizations achieve constant, continuous improvement.
Adam Croskey is Director of Safety for JLG Global Manufacturing, JLG Industries, Inc.
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