Haws Corporation is pleased to announce that we have received our SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) certification renewal.
Known as the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), it represents a recertification of our commitment to maintaining an effective safety program at work. Participating in SHARP is through SafeStyles, Nevada’s center for occupational health and safety. Retaining SHARP certification demonstrates that Haws Corporation has achieved a high standard of excellence in workplace safety. This accomplishment is also a testament to the ongoing efforts of all employees involved in promoting workplace safety.
WHAT IS SHARP?
According to osha.gov, SHARP "recognizes small business employers who have used OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program services and operate exemplary safety and health programs. Acceptance of your worksite into SHARP from OSHA is an achievement of status that singles you out among your business peers as a model for worksite safety and health.
Benefits of Sharp:
PROVIDE PROTECTION
- Protect workers from workplace hazards
- Develop innovative safety and health programs.
- Work with SCATS to identify and implement best practices to protect your workers
CREATE A CULTURE
- Create a better working environment;
- Boost worker morale by involving workers;
- Improve communication at the workplace.
BUILD A REPUTATION
- Receive official recognition from DIR/SCATS;
- Become a leader in your industry;
- Attract skilled workers looking for a safe and healthy workplace
SAVE MONEY
- Lower worker compensation premiums;
- Improve your worker retention;
- Reduce worker days away from work.
So, if you’re working with the consultation side of OSHA, it’s not public information. The things that are find or identify, are confidential as long as the employer meets the requirements of working with SHARP, which is to correct anything that’s considered a serious violation of the OSHA standard.” Serious means anything that could seriously injure or kill a worker. The best way to mitigate violations is to be proactive.
They offer free certified industrial hygienists' assistance and job site analysis.
