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8 www.glancda.org M any dealers think that having a safety in- spection and correction of hazards consti- tute an effective safety program, or better still, compliance with OSHA regulations is an effective means to gauge safety. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Over my 25 years of experience with dealers in the safety arena, I have found these six to be the most effective means to reduce injuries at the workplace and effectively reduce premiums. One, Get Management On Board: There is an old adage; the safety train is not leaving the station unless the top management is on board. Management on the safety committee does not adjust the guards on the grinder. They are effective in delegating, allocating resources, and monitoring the progress of the tasks set out for line managers. Since the liability from a mishap and the increased premium from increased costs will hit the manager’s paycheck more than anyone, keeping an eye out helps reduce liability and keeps cash in the till. Two, Investigate Accidents and Take Corrective Actions: Einstein once said that doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is insanity. Facilities have back injuries and they send employees to treatment, rehab, physical therapy etc. over Ways to Improve Safety at the Workplace BY SA M CELLY, BCHE, MCHE, JD, CSP