b'that they work the entire day and go home safely. to assess their safety compliance knowledge? Are Encourage them to bring hazardous conditions toyou auditing their day to day safety performance? your attention and assure them that you will takeAre you monitoring your supervisors application appropriate actions to enable them to work safely. and enforcement of your safety rules and safetyDo not feel that just becauseprogram? Are your supervisors acting like you expect supervisors to act in running a job?you are management, youYou need to conduct inspections of your work site as well as your shop and warehouse. Ideally, these are immune from injuries should be accomplished while you are accompanied by employees or employee representatives. These The second step is to lead by example. I haveinspections are an important part of your safety already discussed many of the points that supportprogram as they enable you to ensure that all facts this goal. But, simply saidyou need to walk the talk.of your program are being adhered to. I strongly Do not feel that just because you are management,recommend that you use a preprinted checklist as you are immune from injuries if you expect youryou preform your inspections.employees to do it, you should do it also. The preceding are the first five of the ten easy You need to implement a reporting system. Thisthings that OSHA recommends to get a safety should be a simple procedure for your employeesprogram started. Since I am about out of space for to report any injuries, illnesses, incidents, hazardsthis column, I will cover the next five steps in the and/or safety concerns. You must provide for thesenext article. I also hope to discuss core elements in a reports without fear of retaliation for making thegood safety program as well as available tools at that report. You might think about including an option fortime. Between now and future articles, remember reporting anonymously.safety has to be 24/7 with your company. You never take a vacation or rest break from safetyit is more You need to provide for safety training. You needthan JUST WORDS!to review your current safety training program. AreTake advantage of a great MRCA member benefit-complimentary you orienting your employees on the correct topics?legal advice on OSHA-related issues from MRCA Legal Counsel Are you testing your employees after orientationGary Auman. Contact Gary at GWA@dmfdayton.com.Serving Upthe IndustrysBest Classified AdsSince 2002Order One Today!www.rooferscoffeeshop.com'