Safety Programs................................................................................................... Starting at $1,495.00
The safety and health standards promulgated under the Act of June 30, 1936, commonly known as the
Walsh-Healey Act (41 U.S.C. 35 et seq.), the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. 351 et seq.),
Public Law 91-54, Act of August 9, 1969 (40 U.S.C. 333), Public Law 85-742, Act of August 23, 1958 (33
U.S.C. 941), and the National Foundation on Arts and Humanities Act (20 U.S.C. 951 et seq.) are
superseded on the effective date of corresponding standards, promulgated under this Act, which are
determined by the Secretary to be more effective. Standards issued under the laws listed in this
paragraph and in effect on or after the effective date of this Act shall be deemed to be occupational
safety and health standards issued under this Act, as well as under such other Acts.
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Public Law 91-596, 91st Congress, S.2193, December 29, 1970.
To assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing
enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by assisting and encouraging the States in their
efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information,
education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health; and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress
assembled, that this Act may be cited as the "Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970”.
The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to save lives, prevent
injuries and protect the health of America's workers. To accomplish this, federal and state governments
must work in partnership with the more than 100 million workingmen and women and their six and a half
million employers who are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires that every workingman and
woman must be provided with a safe and healthful workplace. The section specifically states:
"Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which is
free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to
his employees."
This statement means that an employer is obligated to protect employees from recognized hazards in
the workplace even if there is not an OSHA standard that applies to the situation or if hazards still exist
after compliance with a standard. The standard obligates employers to take additional steps toward
safety if the well-being of employees is in jeopardy.
If a facility is covered by OSHA standards, then that facility must develop and implement a written safety
policy program that covers employee’s activities and identifies the hazards associated with those
activities. The following items are included in this proposal; however, additional services may be
performed by CTR at the request of the Client and at additional cost.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CTR will evaluate the facility for applicability to specific standards. In addition, the following departments
and/or areas will be evaluated and assessed in the monthly safety inspection if applicable. Each
department or area will be inspected within a range of 4 to 19 potential hazards:
1) General Facility
2) Fire/Electrical Protection
3) Administrative Offices
4) Shipping and Receiving
5) Stock/Storage/Warehousing
6) Fabrication
7) Assembly
8) Maintenance
9) Forklifts and Industrial Trucks
10) Restrooms
11) First Aid/Infirmary
12) Building Exterior Walkways and Grounds
CTR will:
1) Complete necessary documentation to support existing company procedures
2) Determine the current Best Management Practices that reduce potential accidents and
employee injuries
3) Determine and provide management guidance to further reduce the potential for accidents
4) Provide a comprehensive Site Specific Safety & Health Manual designating the OSHA
requirements and the recommended methods of compliance.
Your Safety & Health Manual is your book of safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe
environment for your employees. Your manual will provide you and your company with the assurance
and satisfaction that you are complying with government regulations as well as providing a safer
workplace for your employees. Your manual will include the necessary forms to comply with OSHA
recordkeeping requirements, lists and instructions concerning document and record retention as well as
the length of time the records are to be retained, complete facility diagrams indicating evacuation routes,
noise level mapping, respiratory protection program that even includes the necessary employee
questionnaire, legal medical notices for bloodborne pathogens, and much more.
Your Safety & Health Manual will include, but is not limited to the sections specified below (some sections
may not be required for your facility; however your manual is still required to address the situation and
additional sections may be included that is required for your facility due to the nature of your business):
1) Management Guidelines
2) Emergency Evacuation and Fire Prevention Plan
3) Confined Space Policy and Procedures
4) Conducting Hazard Assessments
5) Respiratory Protection Program
6) Blood Exposure and First Aid
7) Forklift Safety Training Program
8) Control of Hazardous Energy Sources – Lockout / Tagout Program
9) Hot Work Permitting Policy
10) Crane and Hook Inspection Policy
11) Written Communication Plan
12) Record Retention Requirements
13) Forms and Templates
CTR will also provide all applicable reproducible forms for maintaining compliance with specific
recordkeeping requirements.
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