Safety Management System

Safety Management System

For all workers and organizations, health and safety should be an expressed value. Studies show that organizations committed to health and safety excellence achieve success through a strong HSMS. Many benefits are associated with the development and implementation of an HSMS. Most importantly, an effective HSMS can help prevent injuries and property loss, reduce costs, and support due diligence. Developing a proactive approach to health and safety through an HSMS and its essential elements results in long-term financial and cultural benefits.

The occupational safety and health management system in the organization

1. Policy
2. Occupational safety and health policy
3. Worker participation
4. Organizing
5. Responsibility and accountability
6. Competence and training

• Occupational safety and health management system documentation

1. Communication
2. Planning and implementation
3. System planning, development and implementation
4. Occupational safety and health objectives

• Hazard prevention

1. Prevention and control measures
2. Management of change
3. Emergency prevention, preparedness and response

• Procurement
• Contracting

4. Evaluation
5. Performance monitoring and measurement
6. Investigation of work-related injuries, ill health, diseases and incidents, and their impact on safety and health performance

• Audit

1. Management review
2. Action for improvement
3. Preventive and corrective action
4. Continual improvement