Masonry Magazine September 1972 Page. 34
Safety Education Gets Top Priority
Virtually everyone employed by American business, from the chairman of the board on down, can expect to participate in some type of safety education program this year as industry strives to comply with provisions of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Top management's growing concern with eliminating hazards proscribed by the act is reflected in a strong demand for accident-prevention training programs, according to Fred. S. James & Co., Chicago, one of the nation's leading risk management firms.
In order to help industry implement and insure compliance with federal safety standards, James is distributing at cost an OSHA-oriented, accident-prevention training program for safety and personnel directors, middle management, and front line supervisors. Called "Operation Zero," the course, developed by Dr. M. U. Eninger, a nationally known safety consultant, can be completed on the job or at home, includes computer-graded tests and quarterly progress reports, and earns a certificate in accident prevention for the employees who complete it. The course also serves as a permanent safety reference library.
"Risk managment involves the reduction of the chance of loss, and accident prevention, the foundation of risk management, is one of the best ways to control its cost," said L. W. Burkhardt, vice president-technical services for James. "Heightened interest in accident prevention, as evidenced by the enthusiastic reception by businessmen of the "Operation Zero" training course, is a welcome development for Fred. S. James & Co., since disseminating educational information on this topic is part of our professional obligation."
Enforcement of OSHA has underscored management's need to give top priority to on-the-job safety. According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, during the first twelve months of enforcement, violations were found in 75 per cent of nearly 30,000 establishments employing almost 6 million people. Fines totalling over $2 million were assessed for more than 100,000 alleged violations.
James has established an OSHA information center to advise industry on specific safety programs and answer individual questions on implementation of the new regulations. An audio-visual presentation entitled "The Man From OSHA" is available in two forms as 160 slides with a pulsed cassette sound track for automatic projection, and in a 27-minute 16mm film version. The presentation takes a comprehensive look at the Occupational Safety and Health Act and provides suggestions on maintaining compliance with its provisions.
James also is offering upon request a booklet entitled "What To Do About OSHA," which gives a comprehensive outline of the steps a company can take for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
For additional information on the "Operation Zero" course, "The Man From OSHA" audio-visual presentation, and the "What To Do About OSHA" brochure, write: Corporation Director of Safety, Fred. S. James & Co., Inc., 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, III, 60606.
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