RESPONSIBILITY
The Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIP Program) administrator, Comevo's Human Resources Generalist, has the authority and responsibility for implementing the provisions of this program for Comevo, Inc..
All managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and maintaining the IIP Program in their work areas and for answering worker questions about the IIP Program.
COMPLIANCE
All workers, including managers and supervisors, are responsible for complying with safe and healthful work practices. Our system of ensuring that all workers comply with these practices include:
Informing workers of the provisions of our IIP Program.
Providing training to workers whose safety performance is deficient.
Disciplining workers for failure to comply with safe and healthful work practices.
COMMUNICATION
All managers and supervisors are responsible for communicating with all workers about occupational safety and health in a form readily understandable by all workers. Our communication system encourages all workers to inform their managers and supervisors about workplace hazards without fear of reprisal.
Our communication system includes:
Review of our IIP Program.
Workplace safety and health training programs.
Posted or distributed safety information.
A system for workers to anonymously inform management about workplace hazards.
HAZARD ASSESSMENT
Periodic inspections to identify and evaluate workplace hazards shall be performed by a competent observer in the following areas of our workplace:
Competent Observer | Area |
Leslie Coe | Comevo worksite |
Alicia Busa | Comevo worksite |
Periodic inspections are performed according to the following schedule:
Quarterly
When we initially establish our IIP Program.
When new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment that present potential new hazards are introduced into our workplace.
When new, previously unidentified hazards are recognized.
When occupational injuries and illnesses occur.
Whenever workplace conditions warrant an inspection.
ACCIDENT/EXPOSURE INVESTIGATIONS
Procedures for investigating workplace accidents and hazardous substance exposures include:
Visiting the accident scene as soon as possible.
Interviewing injured workers and witnesses.
Examining the workplace for factors associated with the accident/exposure.
Determining the cause of the accident/exposure.
Taking corrective action to prevent the accident/exposure from reoccurring.
Recording the findings and corrective actions taken.
HAZARD CORRECTION
Unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices or procedures shall be corrected in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazards. Hazards shall be corrected according to the following procedures:
When observed or discovered.
When an imminent hazard exists that cannot be immediately abated without endangering employee(s) and/or property, we will remove all exposed workers from the area except those necessary to correct the existing condition. Workers necessary to correct the hazardous condition shall be provided with the necessary protection.
T RAINING AND INSTRUCTION
All workers, including managers and supervisors, shall have training and instruction on general and job-specific safety and health practices. Training and instruction is provided as follows:
When the IIP Program is first established.
To all new workers.
To all workers given new job assignments for which training has not previously been provided.
Whenever new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment are introduced to the workplace and present a new hazard.
Whenever we are made aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard.
To all workers with respect to hazards specific to each employee’s job assignment.
General workplace safety and health practices include, but are not limited to, the following:
Implementation and maintenance of the IIP Program.
Emergency action and fire prevention plan.
Provisions for medical services and first aid, including emergency procedures.
Prevention of musculoskeletal disorders, including proper ergonomics techniques.
Proper housekeeping, such as keeping stairways and aisles clear, work areas neat and orderly, and promptly cleaning up spills.
Prohibiting horseplay, scuffling, or other acts that tend to adversely influence safety.
Proper storage to prevent stacking goods in an unstable manner and storing goods against doors, exits, fire extinguishing equipment and electrical panels.
Proper reporting of hazards and accidents to supervisors.
Hazard communication, including worker awareness of potential chemical hazards, and proper labeling of containers.
Proper storage and handling of toxic and hazardous substances, including prohibiting eating or storing food and beverages in areas where they can become contaminated.
EMPLOYEE ACCESS TO THE IIPP
Our employees – or their designated representatives - have the right to examine and receive a copy of our IIIPP. This will be accomplished by Comevo providing unobstructed access through a company server or website, which allows an employee to review, print, and email the current version of the Program. Unobstructed access means that the employee, as part of their regular work duties, predictably and routinely uses the electronic means to communicate with management or coworkers.
Comevo communicates the right and procedure to access the Program to all employees through the Employee Handbook.
RECORDKEEPING
We have taken the following steps to implement and maintain our IIP Program:
Records of hazard assessment inspections, including the person(s) or persons conducting the inspection, the unsafe conditions and work practices that have been identified and the action taken to correct the identified unsafe conditions and work practices, are recorded on a hazard assessment and correction form.
Documentation of safety and health training for each worker, including the worker's name or other identifier, training dates, type(s) of training, and training providers are recorded on a worker training and instruction form.
Inspection records and training documentation will be maintained for one year, except for training records of workers who have worked for less than one year which are provided to the worker upon termination of employment.