e1.4 - Health and Safety policy Flashcards
Role of health and safety policy
To promote a proactive approach to the managing of health and safety which would otherwise be reactive. should define the companies values
Requirements of a written policy
Statement of intent
Organisation
Arrangements
Statement of Intent
Setting out commitment and philosophy of the organistaion
Should be signed by most senior member of management
Should be brought to attention of workforce
Organisation
Organisation charts used to show how company is structured
Should demonstrate clear reporting and comm lines
Job role and responsibilities should be clearly set out allowing individuals to understand who is responsible for what
Arrangements
Concerened with the requirement to Plan, organise, control, monitor and review
Specify how Health and safety should be implemented
Includes identifying standards with which to comply, Risk assessment procedures, the development of SSW, provision of training and arrangements for monitoring health and Safety
Benefits of Integration of management systems
Integrated systems are likely to be more cost effective than separate management systems.
Integrated systems provide the prospect of a more career awarding opportunities for specialists in each
discipline.
The process and disciplines of each management system are essentially the same so can be brought
together for a more holistic approach.
Integration will avoid the issue of solving a problem in one area but creating problems in other areas
(e.g. health & safety with environment).
A positive culture in area and drive improvements in other areas.
Limitations of integration of management systems
Separate systems may work well already.
Specialists may continue to concentrate on their own areas of expertise whilst ignoring the others.
System complexity may vary from one area to another making it hard to integrate.
Introduction of unnecessary paperwork and bureaucracy.
Health and Safety legislation based on legal standards while quality largely based on customer
requirements.
Benefits of moving from HSG65 model to ISO 45001
allows easier integration with other models such as ISO 14001 and ISO 9001
more recognised model than HSG 65
Better customer perception
ISO45001 is recognised internationally
CAn be used as a benchmarking standard compared to HSG65
Limitations of moving from HSG65 model to ISO 45001
HSG65 is the basis for enforcement in the UK of health and safety law
All government guidance relates to HSG65
Costly
ISO45001 is more complex and likely more time consuming
More paperwork in order to demonstrate compliance
