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Is safety a priority or a value?
Lab Safety Advisor, July 3, 2007
Safety must be a value on an equal level with producing an accurate lab test result. Below is a list prepared by Joseph R. Kelbus, CSP, consultant to the National Safety Council in the April 2007 Safety+Health magazine. He asks the question: Is safety a priority or a value? How does your lab measure up?
| Priority | Value |
| 1. Safety is not written into all job descriptions | 1. Safety is written into everyone's job description |
| 2. Only measure OSHA recordable, injuries and lost workdays | 2. Measure positive safety achievements and track OSHA numbers |
| 3. Safety is not an equal measurement in performance appraisals | 3. Safety is an equal measurement in performance appraisals |
| 4. No posted, written safety policy statement | 4. Posted, written management policy statement combining safety, results and quality |
| 5. Safety compliance training for hourly employees | 5. Safety management training for all employees including supervisors and managers |
| 6. React to injuries with discipline and fault-finding | 6. Enforcement of all safety policies and procedures before injuries happen |
| 7. Safety belongs to the safety professional |
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