Workplace Safety

Workplace safety practices involve preventing injury and illness to employees and visitors in the workplace. Whether optional or required by law, developing and maintaining an effective workplace safety committee is a vital part of ensuring workplace safety. Read our LP Reference Note - Safety Committees for tips on building a safety committee.

Emergencies can arise from both natural and man made reasons. Having an emergency preparedness program, inclusive of a medical response team and first aid program, is recommended. See our LP Reference Note - Management Guide to Emergency Response on how to develop an emergency preparedness program.

For a first aid program, the purpose is to have trained personnel readily available for a quick response to an injury or sudden illness and render limited intervention while awaiting the arrival of emergency medical service. Read LP Reference Note - First Aid in the Workplace for more details on creating a first aid program.

Accident Investigation
If there is an accident, you can use our Accident Investigation Report Form to help document all information pertaining to the accident. You may also review our LP Reference Note - Accident Investigation brochure to learn more about the proper procedures for examining an accident.

General Workplace Safety Forms

• Accident Investigation Summary 
• Employee Responsibilities – RTW Program 
• Employee Workplace Safety Responsibility Guidelines 
• Health Questionnaire 
• OSHA Recordkeeping Forms (300, 300A, 301) 

Useful Websites:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT)
• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

For more information about workplace safety, visit our loss prevention section to access our full compliment of safety services, resources and training schedule.