Audience: Supervisors, safety committee members, safety practitioners, and others required to perform a Job Hazard Analysis, develop Safe Work Procedures, or to establish an effective Inspection program. Experience Level:       No previous subject knowledge is required. This is an introductory course. Objectives: Participants will develop strategies to first identify workplace hazards and then select and test a variety of control measures. This program will meet the training requirements of Elements 2, 3, & 4 of the Alberta Partnership Audit. Case studies are based on hazardous situations drawn from each participant’s workplace. Participants will understand the theory of creating written work procedures, and will develop one for their respective workplaces. Both productivity as well as safety and health issues are examined. Major Topics: Job Hazard Analysis Process Identifying, Evaluating & Ranking of Hazards Risk Assessment & Matrixes Hazard Control Methods Efficiency Checks for Productivity Gains Inspection Process Developing Standards & Check Sheets Inspection Preparation Dealing with Supervisors & Workers Developing and Communicating Standards Session Length: 7.5 hours. References: "Accident Prevention Manual for Business & Industry" National Safety Council "The Guidebook for Successful Safety Programming" Raymond J Colvin "Accident Prevention for OSHA Compliance" Patrick A Michaud "Practical Loss Control Leadership" Frank E. Bird "Inspection. A Guide for Committees and Representatives" Saskatchewan Labour, Occupational Health & Safety. Instructor: Jeff Short. CRSP, CSP