Citation

Autenrieth DA, Brazile WJ, Gilkey DP, Reynolds SJ, June C, Sandfort D. J. Occup. Env. Hyg. 2015; 12(11): 804-817.

Affiliation

a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences , Colorado State University , Fort Collins , CO.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15459624.2015.1049270

PMID

26010810

Abstract

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) On-Site Consultation Service provides assistance establishing occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) to small businesses. The Safety and Health Program Assessment Worksheet (Revised OSHA Form 33) is the instrument used by consultants to assess an organization's OHSMS and provide feedback on how to improve a system. A survey was developed to determine the usefulness of the Revised OSHA Form 33 from the perspective of Colorado OSHA consultation clients. One hundred and seven clients who had received consultation services within a six-year period responded to the survey. The vast majority of respondents indicated that the Revised OSHA Form 33 accurately reflected their OHSMS and that information provided on the Revised OSHA Form 33 was helpful for improving their systems. Specific outcomes reported by the respondents included increased safety awareness, reduced injuries, and improved morale. The results indicate that the OHSMS assistance provided by OSHA consultation is beneficial for clients and that the Revised OSHA Form 33 can be an effective tool for assessing and communicating OHSMS results to business management. Detailed comments and suggestions provided on the Revised OSHA Form 33 are helpful for clients to improve their OHSMS.

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