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SAFETY PROGRAM MISCELLANEOUS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE MANUFACTURING SIC CODE 2519  For further information on safety programs developed by the Division of Safety of Floridas Department of Labor and Employment Security, call 904/488-3044 or 800/367-4378 (within Florida). Material contained in this publication is in the public domain and may be reproduced, fully or partially, without permission of the State of Florida. May, 1994  PREFACE How to Use This Manual To The Employer: The purpose of this safety and health manual is to establish standards for an industry-specific safety and health program for establishments covered under the following Standard Industry Classification (SIC code): 2519, Household Furniture, Not Elsewhere Classified. This safety program has been developed by the Florida Division of Safety with voluntary input from Florida employers, workers compensation insurance carriers, labor organizations, trade associations, and other industry leaders. This manual is intended to serve as the basis for an employer integrated safety and health management program. Implementation of this safety program satisfies the requirements of the Division of Safety. The essential elements of this program include: top managements commitment and involvement; the establishment and operation of safety committees; provisions for safety and health training; first aid procedures; accident investigations; recordkeeping of injuries; and workplace safety rules, policies, and procedures. If this manual meets the needs of your establishment, it may be used exactly as written. If you have previously established and are maintaining a safety program, you can continue to use your program provided that the essential elements covered in this safety program are also addressed in your program. Use of all or part of this manual does not relieve employers of their responsibility to comply with other applicable local, state or federal laws. In addition, if an employer maintains the