ABSTRACT
Before reading this chapter, you should evaluate management’s commitment by circling the number that best represents the state of your safety and health initiative at this time (see Table 2.1).
MANAGEMENT’S COMMITMENT AND INVOLVEMENT
The term commitment is really directed at management since it is solely management’s responsibility to provide a safe and healthy workplace for its employees. When occupational injuries and illnesses occur, they are considered to be failings within the management system. Management sets the tone for safety and health within the workplace. It does so by demonstrating a commitment. The rst item to look for is a safety and health policy, which expresses the position of the company in relationship to safety and health. This policy must be signed by the president, CEO, or similar ofcial, not the safety director. Your safety and health program must start at the top.
