CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE WORKPLACE
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Putting the Control Program into Effect
A joint effort by management and workers is the best way to ensure successful control of carbon
monoxide. This process starts with feasible options. These are followed by feedback and input from the
workers. Consensus of both groups is essential to ensure success.
EVALUATE: Measuring and evaluating the control program
Like a chain, the control program is only as effective as its weakest link. There are several ways to
evaluate its effectiveness:
review of air monitoring results
evaluation of procedures
evaluation of equipment and facilities
These are incorporated into an audit of the workplace, which includes an evaluation of procedures
against actual performance. It is essential that the audit be done in a spirit of cooperation. Therefore, the
Joint Health and Safety Committee or Health and Safety Representative should have the opportunity to
participate. The results of the audit should be reported to all affected workers.
Procedures may be checked by direct observation of workers. This examination compares the level
of expected performance detailed in procedures with that actually achieved. This section of the audit
should examine:
worker knowledge of the hazard
compliance in use of protective equipment, and
adherence to established procedures.
These findings must be interpreted objectively and then remedial measures must be implemented. The
co-operation of all is required to ensure the control program's continuing success.
Improving the program and recognizing performance
Management should periodically review evaluation, audit results and initiate immediate action to correct
deficiencies and make improvements in the control program, as needed. These reviews should also be an
opportunity to recognize good performance.
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