OSHA publishes new Safety Champions Program resources

As part of its newly launched Safety Champions Program, OSHA has published two new resources: a step-by-step guide and a fact sheet. The voluntary, self-guided program is aimed at helping employers develop and implement effective safety and health (S&H) programs to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths.

The step-by-step guide helps businesses navigate the seven core elements of OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs:

• Management leadership.
• Worker participation.
• Hazard identification and assessment.
• Hazard prevention and control.
• Education and training.
• Program evaluation and improvement.
• Communication and coordination for host employers, contractors, and staffing agencies.

The fact sheet provides an overview of how the program works, eligibility criteria, and key benefits for business participation.

Employers can work at their own pace or collaborate with a Special Government Employee who can evaluate their programs and progress.

The program is open to all private- and public-sector worksites covered by OSHA.