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A good, effectively managed worker safety and health program can be a big factor in reducing work-related injuries and illnesses and their related costs. OSHA offers voluntary guidelines to help employers and employees in workplaces it covers develop effective safety and health programs. Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines (Federal Register 54(18): 3908-3916, January 26, 1989) identifies four general elements critical to a successful safety and health management program. These are:
These guidelines are posted on the OSHA website at www.osha-slc.gov/FedReg_osha_data/FED19890126.html. See also OSHA's Safety and Health Management Systems eCAT at www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/safetyhealthecat/index.html.