ABSTRACT
Special emphasis programs are another of the tools used in safety and health as an effective accident prevention technique. Any time a special program is instituted that targets a unique safety and health issue, an organized approach in prevention needs to be developed. The benefits of instituting a special program include the fact that the potential hazard is kept on everybody’s mind, management receives feedback, and workers receive reinforcement for the desired performance. A program can be developed in any area where the company feels there is a need. Some areas of focus could be as follows: ladder safety, back injuries, health-related issues, vehicle or equipment safety, power tool incidents, etc. For success, the program may contain goals to attain, rewards to receive, or even consequences for enforcement, if the rules of the program are not followed. By setting up a program, the company is at least taking action to target accidents and prevent their occurrence.
