ABSTRACT
Special emphasis programs were brie©y mentioned previously in Chapter 2 but should be reinforced as an effective accident prevention technique. Any time you institute a special program that targets a unique safety and health issue, an organized approach in prevention should be developed. The bene€ts of instituting a special program include the fact that the potential hazard remains on everybody’s mind, management receives feedback, and workers receive reinforcement for the desired performance. A program can be developed in any area where the company feels there is a need. Some areas of focus could be ladder safety, back injuries, vehicle or equipment safety, power tool incidents, etc. For success, the program may contain goals to attain, rewards to receive, or even consequences for enforcement if the rules of the program are not followed. By setting up a program, the company is at least taking action to target accidents and prevent their occurrence.
