Loss Prevention Program
Many employers are required by OSHA to have a written workplace accident and injury reduction (AWAIR) program, also known as a Loss Prevention Program.
To develop a program that helps you reduce losses and meets OSHA's requirements, include the following elements. For more help in getting started, download the "Sample loss prevention program."
Formalizes management's commitment to the safety and health of its employees.
Guides and controls employee actions. These rules define the actions and performance standards expected by management and should be specific to your company's operations.
Expect all employees to attend training, to become familiar with safety rules and to abide by them.
Both new and current employees should be trained on a regular basis. Design your employee training to:
- Teach safety skills--employees need to know how to work safely
- Increase awareness of work hazards and prevention methods
- Create an understanding of work rules and standard operating procedures
Identifies operational hazards and analyzes employee behaviors and work methods while gauging the effectiveness of your Loss Prevention Program. The safety review process should define:
- Workplace environmental hazards
- Workstation set-up
- Work activity
- Modified work tasks
- Employees' awareness of conditions
Despite your precautions, an accident might still occur. When it does, report all injuries to SFM and conduct an immediate accident investigation.
Use SFM's "Accident analysis" CompTalk and "Accident analysis" worksheet to walk you through the steps of a thorough investigation.
The "Loss prevention program" CompTalk contains more details about these elements of your program.
Download or order these through SFM's online Resource catalog.
