Employee Driven Safety Program

Letter of Transmittal

ABC University

Department of Health and Safety

April Broadstreet

Professor of XYZ

421 MNO Hall

Lexington, MA, 62777

August 13, 2013

Mr. ABC

Director, Safety Department

XYZ Foundation

Dear Mr. ABC:

I submit herewith a proposal in support of a research programs entitled “Employee Driven Safety Program” to be performed in ABC University.

Your appreciation to my proposal will be highly appreciated.

Sincerely,

April Broadstreet

Enclosure: Proposal

Letter of Transmittalii

Informative Abstractv

Introduction1

Nature of Illness or Injury2

Framework of Problem2

The Psychology of Safety2

Safety Law3

Purpose Statement4

Objectives5

Methodology5

Data Collection5

Primary Data5

Secondary Research6

Audience Analysis6

Primary Audience6

Secondary Audience6

Relationship with Audience6

Technical Background of Audience6

Other Considerations7

The Key Problem7

Eye Protection7

Traditional Eye Safety Program9

ABC Eye Protection Program10

Goals10

Personal Protective Equipment11

Training and Motivation11

Responsibilities12

Effectiveness of the Program15

Costing15

Conclusion18

References20

Informative Abstract

In the past five years there has been an increase in the number of work related accident that have cause a significant amount of lost man hours on the job. These accidents have been occurring due to improper perception of the safety program and employees this trust of the program. The unwillingness to seek the proper help in order to address safety issues is becoming a concern to big business. The costs of accident on the job have increased beyond reason, so in order to adjust the common worker attitude towards safety it paramount that the worker see the benefits of safety by better involving him into the program. The goal of this paper is to outline the differences between the standard safety programs, as we know it today and one that heavy involves the employee and empower him the decision make power while work. In this proposal I have provided example of the two programs, a Safety Program and Employee-Driven Safety Program. I have also provided a breakdown of the cost to run each program, and the number mishap that have taken place over the course of a year. It is suggested that effective and efficient employee driven safety programs should be priority of every organization as every individual has the right to work in safe and healthy environment. By providing safe and healthy environment to employees through efficient safety programs, organizations can not only save their employees but also themselves from facing any legal issues.

Employee Driven Safety Program

“Prevention is better than cure”

Introduction

Feeling comfortable and safe at work is one of the most important conditions that motivate people to be productive and contribute positively to their work, the economy and society (WHSCC, 2000). From last few years, we have seen considerable increase in accidents at workplace. According to the statistics of 2011/12 1.1 million suffered from work related injuries and illness. 172 workers were killed at work a rate of 0.6 fatalities per 100 000 workers. Under RIDDOR 111000 other injuries to employee were reported. In many countries there are no reliable records and reports transmission mechanisms, it is assumed that the numbers are actually much higher. The number of fatalities in developing countries is much higher than in industrialized countries, a difference that is mainly due to the existence of better safety programs. Some of the industries in the world with the highest risk of accidents ...