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Health and Safety Management Best Practices Checklist

IMPLEMENT A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM1 Assures respirators are protecting workers from inhalation hazards Assures workers are physically capable of wearing a respirator Complies with OSHA standard Has the shop implemented a respiratory protection program?    Yes    No       Comments:__________________________________________________ OK Needs Work N/A Element Implementation Notes       Develop a written program         Use NIOSH-certified respirators that provide an appropriate level of protection for each task       Provide medical surveillance to workers using respirators       Provide respirator training       Perform annual fit-testing (tight-fitting facepiece respirators only)       Ensure workers do not have facial hair that interferes with respirator seal (tight-fitting facepiece respirators only)       Implement an appropriate filter change-out schedule for all APRs worn at the shop 1Required element of OSHA's Respirator Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134).   IMPLEMENT A HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM1 Gives workers the information they need to protect themselves Gives shops owners better control of their chemical inventories Allows shops owners to make more informed decisions about the chemicals used in the shop Complies with OSHA standard Has the shop implemented a hazard communication program?    Yes    No       Comments:________________________________________________ OK Needs Work N/A Element Implementation Notes       Develop a written program         Obtain copies of MSDSs for all hazardous chemicals in the shop       Make all MSDSs available to shop workers       Train workers on hazards of chemicals they use       Do not use solvents/thinners to wash hands 1Required element of OSHA's Hazard Communication standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).   DESIGNATE A SHOP HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM Ensures health and safety considerations do not slip through the cracks Helps identify hazards before someone gets hurt or becomes ill (see the list of common symptoms of overexposure provided in this package) Helps ensure workers protect themselves from identified hazards Does the shop have a designated health and safety manager?    Yes    No If yes: Manager's name:____________________________________________________________ Manager's title:_______________________________ Percent of time spent on health and safety duties:________________________________________ OK Needs Work N/A Element Implementation Notes       Manager has time, resources and authority to implement program       Manager frequently walks through shop to ensure controls are in place and used