Developing an effective Safety Program

<Tab/>According to Ivancevich (2004), the following has to be taken into consideration when developing an effective safety management program. Develop an Objective: To minimize financial losses for the organization through negligence and avoiding unnecessary accidents in the workplace. Develop a program and support materials that can achieve objectives and support the organization risk management program. Additionally, develop the program in such a manner of functioning to meet regulatory safety requirements, safety …

…prosecution of the employer or responsible manager. In closing, though the employer is solely responsible for safety and health. But overall it is a combine effort from top management to lowest individuals and equally important each jobs. Therefore it is incumbent on every employer to provide employees a written policy on safety and health. <Tab/> Reference: Invancevich, J. M. (2004). Human Resource Management (9th ed). New York, N.Y.: McGraw Hill/Irwin.