Safety Management

SAFETY FIRST, THEN HEALTHY, THEN HAPPY, THEN WEALTHY
What does the word VALUE mean? If we say that Safety is a Value, what does this mean? The
dictionary defines VALUE as a principle, standard or quality considered worthwhile or desirable, a
family value. The dictionary defines a priority as a precedence established by order of importance or
urgency. Which should you chose?
If you use the VALUE definition, you are sending a message that safety is important and will not be
compromised. As the business needs change, so will the needs and focus of safety. However, if
safety is considered a value it will always be present. Another good question that should be
considered is: why does a company need a Safety program? Is it because the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration requires it or do you just want to do the right thing? The basic purpose of
any safety program is to help prevent injuries. I do not know the reference for this, but I have heard
the following statement before and I think that it fits nicely here: Managers do things right, Leaders
do the right thing.
If you were to look at the objective of regulatory requirements you will find that the Occupational
Safety and Health Administrations main objective as spelled out is: To assure safe and healthful
working conditions for working men and women.
Organizations that perform well where work involves risk are those with leadership that understand the importance of
safety. Dedication to the identification of workplace hazards and the formation of an inclusive safety culture
demonstrate leadership with a long-term view. What is it that these leaders know about safety?
Safety is efficient.
By employing certified safety professionals an organization is employing specialists who ensure their team members' work
remains productive and focused.
Safety is effective.
By preventing incidents and injury through workplace planning, training and mitigating hazards; goals are achieved and projects
are completed on schedule.
Safety is engaging.
Those who demonstrate a commitment to safety often see an increase in workplace morale as well as engagement in the
identification of potential issues before those issues become major problems, ensuring all workers go home to their families at the
end of the day.
By making safety a value of your organization, you are recognizing that safety is not the absence of incidents, but
work performed in a way that keeps incidents from happening.
Safety certification is the best method to ensure a high level of safety expertise in your organization. This is because
safety certification:
Proves safety professionals expertise by rigorous examination.
Enhances the reputation of a company by having certified individuals in safety, health, and environmental positions.
Improves relations of company within safety, health, and environmental community.

Exemplifies enhanced professional credibility because of standards of practice required to maintain certification.
Demonstrates to customers, competitors, and government agencies that your safety professionals have been reviewed and tested
by an impartial commission and deemed to have met nationally or internationally accepted criteria.
Provides a "peer-based" examination to assess employee competency.
Encourages certifcants to stay updated on consensus standards, laws, regulations, and licenses affecting areas of safety, health,
and the environment.
Why is Safety important?

Life is valuable. Which is why as humans, we do everything to protect it and keep our lives safe
against any untoward incidents or accidents that may lead to injury or even death. The importance of
safety in all aspects of our lives is quite obvious. There are a lot of reasons why and here are some.
To avoid accidents. Most of the time accidents happen due to recklessness and irresponsibility.
People who dont follow the safety precautions always end up getting injured or worse, getting killed.
Whether its inside the house or in the workplace, exercising safety precautions is a must.
To stay healthy. Eating the right kind of food and doing exercise is also another safety measure. It
keeps your body in shape and keeps you safe from unwanted sickness. Having a healthy body is a
blessing. Not only does it save you from harmful diseases, but it also saves you from spending too
much on medicines and hospital bills.
To live a long life. Responsible people are those who take care of themselves and of others because of
the people who love them. Its not easy to lose a loved one, a friend or a family member. If you want
to live a long life together with all the people you love, live your life safely.
Promoting safety everywhere teaches public awareness and discipline. People who work with jobs
which involve dangers are always briefed and are required to wear safety gears. Examples of these
are cooks, engineers, carpenters, policemen, fire fighter, and chemists etc. This can also be adapted
inside the house, school or workplace and even in the streets where there are a lot of people driving
cars because accidents can happen anytime, anywhere.
To prevent unexpected dilemmas from rising. Planning is another essential part of being safe. A lot
of times, accidents or troubles can be prevented with careful planning, organization and
implementation.
In conclusion, you may say that life isnt predictable. That no matter how hard you try to protect
yourself, sometimes accidents just happen or you may say that life is worth the risk but for me its
never worth your life or the lives of others. If you can prevent it then do it. Theres no harm in
keeping oneself safe.
The common saying that safety is Life can be used to highlight the importance of safety. Each letter
of the word life cane be used as a mental reminder of what really is at stake when safety is on the line.
LIFE- the L satands for life and reminds me that my life and the ability to enjoy it are at stake when it
comes to safety.
Ithe I means me and my body parts are in the balance when safety is on the line
Familythe F stands for family and friends and reminds me that they depend upon me and will
suffer if I am injured
Everythingthe E stands for everything. Because everything that I enjoymy ability to engange in
exercise bobbies and normal everyday activities is at stake.

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