Policy & Procedure Review & Development

The Importance Of Written Programs

Written safety programs transform vague safety expectations into clear, enforceable procedures that protect workers and demonstrate your commitment to their well-being. OSHA requires written programs for numerous standards, and regulators expect to review these documents during inspections. Beyond compliance, well-crafted programs provide critical legal protection when incidents occur, showing that your company took reasonable steps to prevent injuries.

• Regulatory Compliance: OSHA standards mandate written programs for hazard communication, lockout/tagout, confined spaces, respiratory protection, bloodborne pathogens, and numerous other workplace hazards.
• Legal Protection: Documented safety procedures demonstrate due diligence during litigation, workers' compensation proceedings, and regulatory enforcement actions, potentially reducing liability and penalties.
• Clear Expectations: Written programs establish specific procedures employees must follow, eliminating confusion about proper methods and providing supervisors with objective standards for accountability.
• Consistent Implementation: Documented procedures ensure safety practices remain consistent across shifts, locations, and personnel changes, preventing the erosion that occurs when practices rely solely on verbal instruction.
• Training Foundation: Written programs provide the foundation for effective employee training, giving trainers structured content and providing workers with reference materials for later consultation.

What Kind Of Programs Do We Develop?

We create comprehensive safety programs addressing the specific hazards present in your workplace and the regulatory requirements applicable to your industry. Every program we develop balances regulatory compliance with practical usability, ensuring documents satisfy OSHA standards while remaining genuinely helpful for supervisors and employees during daily operations.

• Lockout/Tagout Programs: Comprehensive hazardous energy control procedures including equipment-specific lockout procedures, authorized employee training requirements, periodic inspection protocols, and documentation systems.
• Confined Space Programs: Permit-required confined space entry procedures covering space identification, atmospheric testing protocols, ventilation requirements, rescue provisions, entry permits, and employee authorization criteria.
• Fall Protection Programs: Written fall protection plans addressing fall hazards, protection system selection, equipment inspection procedures, rescue planning, and training requirements for employees working at heights.
• Respiratory Protection Programs: Complete respiratory protection procedures, including hazard assessment, respirator selection, medical evaluations, fit testing protocols, maintenance procedures, and training documentation.
• Hazard Communication Programs: Chemical safety programs covering hazardous material inventories, safety data sheet management, container labeling requirements, and employee training on chemical hazards.
• Emergency Action Plans: Evacuation procedures, emergency reporting systems, assembly point designations, emergency equipment locations, and coordination protocols with emergency responders.
• Bloodborne Pathogen Programs: Exposure control plans for operations where employees may encounter blood or potentially infectious materials, including exposure determination and post-exposure procedures.
• Personal Protective Equipment Programs: PPE hazard assessments, equipment selection criteria, training requirements, maintenance procedures, and documentation of employee PPE provision.

We also develop industry-specific programs addressing unique hazards in your operations, from machine-specific guarding procedures to specialized chemical handling protocols.

Ongoing Implementation & Training Support

Developing excellent programs means nothing if they never get used. We support implementation by training supervisors on program requirements and helping them integrate new procedures into existing workflows. We deliver employee training that explains not just what procedures require but why those requirements protect them. We help you establish documentation systems tracking program implementation, from training records to inspection logs. We remain available during initial implementation to answer questions, address unforeseen challenges, and refine procedures based on real-world application. Our goal extends beyond handing you a binder—we ensure your team understands and uses the programs we develop.