Make their safety and health and the safety of coworkers the primary responsibility in performing work duties. Know how to operate all equipment and machinery used, and fully understand all safety and health requirements for all work tasks. Some health and safety programs will differ between divisions. Be familiar with and follow safety programs specific to your division or facility. Page 3 City of Columbus The purpose of this handbook is to pro-vide general health and safety knowl-edge to all City of Columbus (City) em-ployees. Not all information in this The key to the success of the program is the manner in which it is implemented and maintained. To help you get started, CCOHS has developed a 134-page manual, Implementing a Health and Safety (OH&S) Program. This publication provides essential information, sample policies, procedures, checklists and guidance on A safety manual is a universal precaution that can substantially reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries and alleviate the associated financial burdens on workplaces. CAL/OSHA refers to this as an Injury and Illness Prevention Program . Washington calls this an Accident Prevention Program or APP. Written safety and health programs OSHA requires all construction companies to develop and implement a written safety and health program. A program should describe the whole of the company's safety-and-health activi-ties. Think of it as an ongoing process. Organized leadership with proper application of the program Encl: (1) Navy Safety and Occupational Health Program Manual for Forces Afloat, Volume I 1. Purpose. To implement the Navy Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program and the requirements of reference (a) for afloat commands. This instruction has been administratively revised and should be reviewed in its entirety. 2. Cancellation. Occupational Health and Safety Program Manual Page 2 Safety Program A health and safety program is a systematic, organized approach to reducing