4.4 Sources of Health and Safety Information

Question 1

There are many sources of useful information to aid planning for the management of
health and safety.

Information readily available within the organisation may include:

Answer 1

knowledge and experience of managers and employees

Accident, ill health and incident data

accident investigations
and workplace inspections

records of audits and management reviews

training records

maintenance records

Question 2

There are many sources of useful information to aid planning for the management of
health and safety.

Information sources outside the organisation include

Answer 2

Legislation

safety data sheets
for hazardous substances

operating instructions for plant or machinery

British and international standards

Industry or trade association guidance

Expert advice and opinion from specialists and consultants