title: Client Perceptions of Occupational Health and Safety Management System Assistance Provided by OSHA On-Site Consultation: Results of a Survey of Colorado Small Business Consultation Clients.
abstract: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) On-Site Consultation Service provides assistance establishing occupational health and safety management systems (OHSMS) to small businesses. The Safety and Health Program Assessment Worksheet (Revised OSHA Form 33) is the instrument used by consultants to assess an organization's OHSMS and provide feedback on how to improve a system. A survey was developed to determine the usefulness of the Revised OSHA Form 33 from the perspective of Colorado OSHA consultation clients. One hundred and seven clients who had received consultation services within a six-year period responded to the survey. The vast majority of respondents indicated that the Revised OSHA Form 33 accurately reflected their OHSMS and that information provided on the Revised OSHA Form 33 was helpful for improving their systems. Specific outcomes reported by the respondents included increased safety awareness, reduced injuries, and improved morale. The results indicate that the OHSMS assistance provided by OSHA consultation is beneficial for clients and that the Revised OSHA Form 33 can be an effective tool for assessing and communicating OHSMS results to business management. Detailed comments and suggestions provided on the Revised OSHA Form 33 are helpful for clients to improve their OHSMS.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University , Fort Collins , Colorado.
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Autenrieth
authors.affiliation: a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University , Fort Collins , Colorado.
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Brazile
authors.affiliation: a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University , Fort Collins , Colorado.
authors.forename: David P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Gilkey
authors.affiliation: a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University , Fort Collins , Colorado.
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Reynolds
authors.affiliation: a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University , Fort Collins , Colorado.
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: June
authors.affiliation: a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University , Fort Collins , Colorado.
authors.forename: Del
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sandfort
mesh_terms: D003120:Colorado; D016272:Occupational Health; D017751:Safety Management; D058012:Small Business / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
keywords: Form 33; Injury and Illness Prevention Program; OHSMS; SHARP; Safety and Health Program Assessment