Nebraska does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program for the state; therefore, private sector workplaces must comply with federal occupational safety and health standards for safety plans.
Private and public (state and local government) sector employers that are subject to workers’ compensation rules must develop and implement a written injury prevention program.
Federal OSHA administers and enforces federal workplace safety and health requirements in private sector workplaces in the state. The NE Department of Labor administers the injury prevention program requirements for private and public sector employers.
Each employer must develop and implement a written injury prevention program (Program) that addresses all worksites and all classes of workers. The Program must be administered by the safety committee, and must approach each category of workplace danger with the intention of totally preventing workplace injuries, if feasible. The safety committee may adopt an employer-sponsored Program or develop its own.
Concerning safety training, the Program must include:
The primary consideration for determining the Program effectiveness is if it results in reduction or elimination of accidents. Further consideration will be effective preventive measures, documentation, and constant response to ...
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Checklists | Injury and Illness Prevention Programs: Check Your Compliance with the Most-Violated Cal/OSHA Standard |
Forms | Safety and Health Program Responsibility |
Policies | Program Evaluation (Word) |
White Papers | OSHA wants YOU to have an I2P2 |