Hazard Prevention and Control

1. Discussion of the elements of a good business case for health and safety programs. What elements are critical, which are nice to have.
   List resources that would be helpful to your program's business case.

Please respond to each (1/2 page with 3 references) with additional measures (engineering and administrative) that might help prevent this type of hazard.

1. Glenda
   There are many valuable benefits to a business when effective safety and health programs are implemented. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA], (2021a), safety and health programs assist businesses:
   • Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses
   • Improve compliance with laws and regulations
   • Reduce costs, including significant reductions in workers' compensation premiums
   • Engage workers
   • Enhance their social responsibility goals
   • Increase productivity and enhance overall business operations
   • Improve workplace morale
   • Improve employee recruiting and retention
   Safety and health programs also foster a proactive approach, rather than a reactive approach, to finding and fixing workplace hazards before they can cause injury or illness (OSHA, 2016).
   To assist businesses in developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a safety and health program, OSHA created Recommended Practices, which were developed around seven core elements (OSHA, 2021a):
2. Management Leadership: Leaders and supervisors should be committed to the safety and health of the workplace, responsible for establishing safety and health goals and objectives, and lead by example.
3. Worker Participation: Workers should have an active role in the development and implementation of programs; have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities; free to voice safety and health concerns.
4. Hazard Identification and Assessment: Established procedures are vital in conducting ongoing job hazards; hazard analysis must be continuous to identify new hazards in the workplace through periodic inspections and reassessments.
5. Hazard Prevention and Control: When health and safety issues are identified, the best methods for eliminating, preventing, or controlling the hazard must be implemented by both management and employees. Controls are selected