Three Major Mis-Conceptions in Risk Management Planning

Article by Traiden Global Solutions

1. We have completed the OSHA On-line Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) Template, so we’re covered.

• The OSHA IIPP Does Not cover everything that could interrupt business operations.

• The OSHA standards provides minimal requirements.  The goal of any safety or loss control effort is to provide guidance on how to safely accomplish a task with a variety of unknown circumstances.  It’s inconsistent to believe that any workplace can be protected by simply operating according to minimal standards of formalized rules and procedures.  (Show 7 OSHA Requirements)

• According to OSHA, completing the template is only the beginning step in fulfilling the requirements of IIPP plan development.  You still need to complete all procedures, conduct training and implement a program. 

2. Our go-to solution for workplace emergencies is 911

• Not every emergency you encounter is resolved by dialing 911.

• If the earthquake, hurricane, flood or storm effected your business, then it effected the police department, fire station, ambulance services and hospitals.

• 911 dispatch centers are easily overwhelmed with calls, even during minor regional emergencies.  Even 911 centers in major cities have experienced wait times of 30 minutes and more.

• Many of the accidents, events and emergencies at your business can’t wait 5 minutes for help to arrive. Immediate action is required.

3. We are a small company and don’t have any hazardous operations, this really doesn’t apply to us.

• Events that could significantly impact your business operations don’t discriminate based on your size or type of business.

• Even if Regulatory Agencies give your size and type of business a pass on what you are required to do, there is still a moral obligation to provide a level of safety for your employees.

• After all the effort you put into building your company, why would you be willing to ignore protecting your business?

• 34 States have adopted their own OSHA requirements, the remainder of the States default to
  Federal OSHA.  In California, for example, if you have a business with an employee, you are required to have a plan regardless of size or type of business.  Some parts of the program are written some are verbal.  Call us and we’ll help you determine your requirements.

 Safety is Not the Absence of Danger…It’s the Presence of Preparedness

 Your Risk Management Partners

Everyone needs someone to manage their Safety, Security, Emergency Management and Business Continuity Systems.  They just don’t need that someone all the time.  It’s why we started this program, we are your Risk Management Partners.

Now is a good time to schedule your consult with one of our Risk Management Specialist.  We will answer any questions you may have, work through a quick series of questions to help pick the right program for your business and get you started on the path to creating a safer and more secure environment for your business.

Safety is Not the Absence of Danger…It’s the Presence of Preparedness