Authors: Clifford Florczak
ISBN-13: 9780750676106, ISBN-10: 0750676108
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Date Published: October 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Cliff Florczak has spent twenty years in the environmental, safety, and health-related field. He has worked as a contractor performing environmental work for the US Environmental Protection Agency, teaching in the public school system, in private industry including manufacturers of both steel and chemicals, and is currently employed in the environmental consulting industry with a specialization in safety and health. Mr. Florczak has also written and co-authored numerous articles.
The author, a certified industrial hygienist and safety professional, provides a detailed discussion of zero incidents safety culture development programs, from management philosophies and theories to the practicalities of program implementation and compliance measurement. Particular emphasis is placed on two vital areas: the training and grooming of front-line supervisors and the effect of a tight economy of safety programs and culture. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
1 | Introduction | 1 |
2 | Management Philosophies and Theory | 10 |
3 | Assessment Tools | 28 |
4 | Program Implementation: How to Start | 44 |
5 | Medical Surveillance/Drug Testing | 55 |
6 | New Hire Orientation | 71 |
7 | Training | 83 |
8 | Safety Performance as Part of Performance Evaluations | 111 |
9 | Safety Incentive Bonus Programs | 126 |
10 | Planning for Field Compliance | 138 |
11 | Safety Culture Barometers | 151 |
12 | Measuring Field Compliance | 171 |
13 | Increasing Program Effectiveness | 199 |
14 | Training and Grooming Front-Line Supervisors | 215 |
15 | The Effects of a Tight Economy on Safety Programs and Culture | 250 |
App. A | Job Safety Analysis (JSA) | 261 |
App. B | Tools for a Safety and Health Program Assessment | 273 |
App. C | Draft Safety and Health Program Rule | 291 |
App. D | Example Inspection Form | 299 |
App. E | General Audit Form | 311 |
Index | 325 |