Managing And Disciplining Unsafe Employees - A Cornerstone Of An Effective Safety Program

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Learn how to manage your accident prone employees.

This content will examine the importance of managing and disciplining unsafe employees on the success of any business. Part of the discussion will examine the potential detrimental impact of ignoring unsafe employees can have on a company and the possible civil and criminal liability that can occur. The topic will examine the policies and procedures that need to be in place to deal with these issues. Another part of the discussion includes how effective management and discipline play a critical role in the establishing defenses in OSHA inspections. Finally, the material will examine additional tools that employers can utilize to help successfully deal with unsafe employees.

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Identifying Problems Associated With Unsafe Employees

Development of an Effective Safety and Health Management System

Reasons for Failing to Properly Manage or Discipline Unsafe Employees

Policies and Procedures Necessary to Deal With Unsafe Employees

Methods for Communicating to Managers and Unsafe Employees

Scope of Safety and Health Requirements and Defenses

Methods for Managing and Disciplining of Unsafe Employees

Potential Whistle-Blower Liability