Workplace Safety

Steps to a Safe Workplace

Basics steps to a safe workplace for your employees
These are basic safety and health rules for most employers in Kansas. Make your workplace safer and healthier by following these rules:

1. Follow core guidelines.
2. Build a safety program.
3. Display the required workplace posters.
4. Find other rules that apply to your workplace such as:
   • Industry specific rules like Agriculture, Construction, or Aerospace Manufacturing.
   • Hazard specific rules such as Confined Spaces.
   • Machine specific rules such as Portable Power Tools or Machine Safety.
5. Find other programs that apply to your workplace like:
• Rules requiring training or written plans.
• Additional Program Requirements.
6. Get required certifications and licenses.
7. Request assistance, if needed, from KDOL.

Get more information to help you with the basics at:

• KDOL Safety Ideas Bank
• OSHA