AWAIR

AWAIR – A WORKPLACE ACCIDENT AND INJURY REDUCTION PROGRAM

Purpose

1. Maintenance of safe and healthful working conditions.
2. Insuring employee adherence to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent accidents, injuries and illnesses.
3. Observing, applying and complying with all Federal, State and Local safety regulations. Including, but not limited to:

•           School Emergency Action Plan
•           Employee Right to Know Program
•           Personal Protective Equipment Standard
•           Lock out \ Tag Out Program
•           Confined Space Entry Program
•           Hearing Conservation Program
•           Blood borne Pathogen Program
•           Respirator Program      

4. Ensuring that each employee is properly trained and instructed in job procedures prior to job assignments.
5. Providing regular safety meetings for all employees as a means of obtaining new and updated information and training.
6. Conducting periodic safety and fire inspections to identify potential workplace hazards.
7. Conducting accident investigations to determine the cause of accidents and what actions are necessary to prevent future reoccurrence.
8. Implementing a management/labor safety committee.