Role Of the Safety Practitioner in Health and Safety Management

Are you a safety professional, manager, or student passionate about workplace safety and fostering a robust safety culture? “Role of the Safety Practitioner in Health and Safety Management” offers practical insights and proven strategies to upscale your organization’s safety performance.
This book goes beyond theory, providing a clear roadmap for developing and implementing effective safety programs that minimize risks and protect your most valuable assets – your people. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, author George O. Epia addresses the critical challenges faced by safety practitioners, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to:
Champion a proactive safety culture built on management commitment and employee involvement.
Conduct comprehensive risk analysis using proven techniques like Job Safety Analysis to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Develop and deliver impactful safety training programs that empower employees at all levels.
Navigate regulatory requirements and confidently prepare for inspections.
From safety first aid protocols to fire safety training, this book covers a wide range of essential topics such as:
Who is a health and safety practitioner?
Qualities of the Safety Practitioner
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Leadership and commitment
Policy statements
The place of safety practitioner
Line management responsibility
The role of management
The role of the supervisor
The role of shop-floor worker
The role of the safety practitioner
Senior management’s perspective
Barriers to gaining management support
Management language
Financial terms for safety professionals
Planning for health and safety
SMART goals worksheet for health and safety planning
Monitoring health & safety performance
Health & safety performance checklist
Health & safety progress report and statistics
Training implementation plan
Practical training scenarios for workplace safety
Case studies of training success
Inspections and investigations
Standards and guidelines
Communication structure
Purpose and medium of communication
Effective communication skills
Hazard evaluation
Hierarchy of controls
Safety auditing and inspections
Audit structure
Auditing types and processes
Case study
Types of emergencies
Consequences of accidents
Effects on company
Effects on the government
Accident producing factors
Causes of accidents
Purpose of accident investigation
Investigation techniques
Procedure for investigating an accident
Safety program guide
Leading and lagging indicators
Disciplinary measure
The important role of logistic support
Key logistics support components
Technology in logistics support and many more!
“Role of the Safety Practitioner in Health and Safety Management” is an invaluable resource for anyone committed to creating a safer, healthier, and more productive work environment.