Core Elements - Safety in High-Risk Environments

High-hazard industries such as those where workers operate large machinery or manage chemicals require precise attention to safety procedures. Finding and fixing hazards especially in these industries is a critical part of an effective workplace safety and health program. In this video, Jeff Treffinger, Senior Vice President of Environmental, Health and Safety at Amentum, talks about the criticality of pre-planning in their task hazard assessment. He talks about the way this process is applied to different programs across his work. This video is one of several OSHA provides on core elements of a workplace safety and health program. Visit osha.gov to find out more information on how safety and health programs can help make safety a core value.