Workplace
Job hazards, training, and workplace accidents
Job Hazard Analysis
In industrial settings where accidents and injuries are frequent or recurring, a job hazard analysis is a systematic way to identify the risk factors in a job or system. Job redesign and employee training can be implemented to support workplace safety programs and reduce the likelihood of injury from those risk factors.
Hazards can include exposure to chemicals, asbestos or beryllium, heavy equipment (crushing, roll-over, striking employees), repetitive motion injuries (including carpel tunnel), strains, sprains, and exertion injuries.
Employee Training
Ergonomics focuses on policies, procedures, equipment, and job design in order to maximize employee safety and productivity. Employee injury prevention training can be developed to teach procedures that workers can use reduce work-related injuries including burns, falling from height (such as roofs, lifts), chemical exposure, repetitive stress/cumulative trauma, back, and neck strain.
Our consultants can provide a forensic evaluation of training programs and materials to support litigation
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
When employees are injured on the job, OSHA typically will cite the organizations for safety violations.
If you have been cited, our consultants can develop remediations and respond to OSHA by helping you implement administrative and engineering controls aimed at eliminating the cause of injury. We can also help you develop policies and practices to prevent future accidents (see Workplace Safety Programs).
We have been designated as workplace safety experts including issues related to OSHA, employee training, policies and procedures, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
