• Every business has to evaluate EVERY job to determine risks and safety procedures and then develop operating procedures to minimize the risks.
• Every business must make safety training an ongoing part of their business.
• Safety needs to come first - every day.
• Every business needs to document its ongoing compliance with this law.

These industries have been designated the highest hazard industries by Cal/OSHA:

Click here to determine your industry's SIC code.

1. Responsibility: You must designate someone to be responsible for implementing and enforcing this program.
2. Compliance: You must have a system that encourages safe work practices. There are five options in the sample program. Choose one or more that you will add to your company procedures.
3. Communication: Your business must encourage communication - both to inform employees, and also to encourage employees to alert you to hazards. There are seven options that you can choose to demonstrate that communication is important.
4. Hazard Assessment: Here, Cal/OSHA doesn't give options, but expects that your IIPP coordinator will perform periodic safety inspections:
   • When new substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced into the workplace
   • When new, previously unidentified hazards are recognized
   • When occupational injuries and illnesses occur
   • Whenever workplace conditions warrant an inspection.
   Use the Hazard Assessment and Correction Record to record your inspections.
5. Accident/Exposure Investigations: Again, Cal/OSHA clearly identifies what is expected if there is a workplace accident or hazardous exposure.
6. Hazard Correction: Businesses are responsible for correcting known hazards. If there is an immediate hazard, employees who are responsible for fixing the problem must be provided with necessary protection.
7. Training: Businesses are responsible for training supervisors and workers with respect to hazards specific to their job assignment. In addition, training must be conducted:
   • When they are given new job assignments
   • When new substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced
   • When a previously unrecognized hazard is discovered.
   In addition, general workplace safety training and enforcement is required. These include:
   • Emergency action plan
   • Keep stairways and aisles clear, work areas neat, and promptly clean up spills
   • Proper storage and stacking, away from fire extinguishing equipment or electrical panels
   • Train employees and enforce proper lifting techniques.
   Use the Worker Training and Instruction Record to record your training dates and topics.
8. Recordkeeping: There are three categories. Most businesses using this kit will fall into Category 2: under 20 workers and not on a designated high hazard industry list. You must:
   • Keep a log of instructions to workers
   • Maintain inspection records for one year (if you have 10-20 employees) or until the problem is corrected (if you have fewer than 10 workers).

See Cal/OSHA Occupational Safety and Health for phone numbers.