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In response to a possible pandemic flu outbreak, we are adding critical resources to HR Made Simple to assist and guide you and your organization. In the event of a pandemic, organizations will play a key role in protecting employees health and safety. Here is an important resource available immediately:

Workplace Guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor – How Employers Can Protect Their Employees, Steps Employers Can Take To Reduce the Risk of Exposure, and more. http://www.osha.gov/Publications/influenza_pandemic.html

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I have been hearing requests lately for some tips on workplace safety policies that can be used in multiple settings. I have provided a sample safety policy from the HRSentry library for your reading enjoyment, To access more of the 100+ policies available, login to your HRSentry account, and using the search feature type in “policy”. If you do not have an account at this time and would like to see what policies are in the libraries, use the search feature on the homepage to get a list. And as always comments are welcome!

Safety Policy

XXX is committed to the safety and health of all employees and recognizes the need to comply with regulations governing injury and accident prevention and employee safety. Maintaining a safe work environment, however, requires the continuous cooperation of all employees.

XXX will maintain safety and health practices consistent with the needs of our industry. If an employee is ever in doubt about how to safely perform a job, it is that employee’s responsibility to ask his/her supervisor for assistance. Any suspected unsafe conditions and all injuries that occur on the job must be reported immediately to YYY.

Compliance with these safety rules is considered a condition of employment. Non-compliance will be treated like any other violation of established company rules and will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Therefore, it is a requirement that each supervisor make the safety of employees an integral part of her/his regular management functions. It is the responsibility of each employee to accept and follow established safety regulations and procedures.

Safety questions, concerns or suggestions should be forwarded to YYY.

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You asked for it, here it is: Sample Safety Policy