1.4 NDipA Principles and Content of Effective H and S Mgmt Systems

Question 1

The H and S policy:

And the LEGAL REQUIREMENTS relating to it

Answer 1

1. HASWA, etc. 1974 S2 (3)
   Requires the ER to prepare and revise a written statement of policy in regards to H and S
2. . The organisation and arrangements for carrying out the policy
3. . The policy needs to be brought to the notice of all EES
4. Must be written down where there are 5 or more EEs

MHSWR

Question 2

The H and S policy:

In relation to
HEALTH AND SAFTEY MANAGEMENT

Answer 2

A H and S policy sets out the framework for the H and S MS

The policy should state the overall h and S objectives of the organisation

express commitment to improving h and s performance

demonstrate that commitment

Should be authorised by top management

Commit to continual improvement

Compliance with legislation

Communicated to all EEs

And other interested parties

Kept up to date by periodic review

Question 3

The H and S Policy:

USES regarding Communication of H and S

Answer 3

Tells people about the company’s approach to managing H and S

Communicates the organisations commitment to H and S to existing EES

Can be used

In the induction of new EEs (to stress importance of H and S

To involve work place representatives in writing and amending the policy where necessary

At regular briefing sessions to communicate info relating to different sections of the policy

Question 4

The H and S Policy:

The Requirements for a WRITTEN H and S POLICY

Answer 4

1. All businesses must have (if fewer than 5 EES it does not need to be written down) HASWA etc 1974 S2(3)
2. Most businesses set their policy in 3 sections:

I. Statement of general policy on H and S at work

II. Responsibility Section

III. Arrangements sections what needs to be done to achieve the statement of H and S policy and how risks of hazards can be eliminated or reduced

Question 5

The H and S Policy:

GENERAL PRINCIPLES of a H and S policy document

Answer 5

PRINCIPLE of a H and S policy document

1. What needs to be done
2. By who
3. How to achieve

(Think -

SETTING OUT THE POLICY
AIMS?
REACH?
INFORMING EES
MONITORING AND REVIEW)

Question 6

The H and S Policy:

OBJECTIVES of the policy which could be set:

Answer 6

OBJECTIVES of the Policy:

1. Supporting HR resource development
2. Minimising financial losses from unplanned events
3. Recognising that acc / ill health / and incidents result from failures in management and not necessarily the fault of an individual
4. Development of a culture supportive of H and S to achieve control over risks
5. Systematic approach to identification of risks and allocation of resource to them
6. Supporting quality initiatives aimed at continuous improvement

Question 7

ISO 45001

How does implement the standard imopove a companies approach to preventing injury and illness?

Answer 7

1. Developing and implementing H and S POLICY AND OBJECTIVES
2. SYSTEMATIC PROCESSES consider risks and opportunities and take into account legal and other requirements
3. Determining the HAZARDS and RISKS associated with activities, ELIMINATING or CONTROLLING them
4. Increased AWARENESS of O H and S RISKS
5. EVALUATING PERFORMANCE and improve by taking appropriate actions
6. Ensuring WORKERS take an active role in OHS matters

Question 8

ISO45001 model

Plan
Do
Check
Act

And central theme…

Answer 8

PLANning

Support and Operation DO

Performance Evaluation CHECK

Improvement ACT

CENTRALLY YOU MUST HAVE-

LEADERSHIP AND WORKER PARTICIPATION

Question 9

ISO45001

Key Clauses / Elements:

Answer 9

1. Context of the Organisation
2. EE management and participation
3. Planning
4. Support
5. Operations
6. Evaluating Performance
7. Improvement

Question 10

Arguments for an integrated HSQE Management System

Answer 10

1. More Cost-effective
2. More rewarding career opportunities for specialists in each discipline
3. Objectives and Processes of management systems are essentially the same
4. Avoidance of duplication
5. Reduce the likelihood of creating new problems in other areas of an organisation when resolving your own problems
6. Overall system reviews may drive forward elements that might stagnate
   6b. Independent systems could develops individually and lead to increased incompatibility
7. Positive culture in one disciple may be carried into others

Question 11

Arguments Against an Integrated Management Systems?

Answer 11

1. May already work well
2. Specialists core expertise
3. Uncertainties exacerbated (key terms)
4. System requirements may vary - a system may only require a simple quality system but a complex HSE system (if integrated the Quality system may become unreasonable)
5. HSE performance has a legal requirement Quality is customer specification
6. Single topic auditors may have difficulty evaluating
7. A powerful integrated team may reduce ownership of line management
8. A negative culture from one area could be carried over to others