Principles Of H&S Man Flashcards
1
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Societal factors influence H&S
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Economic climate Government policy Risk profile- high risk business Globalisation - operating in multiple countries Migrant workers National levels of sickness Equality
2
Q
ISO 45001
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Context of organisation- SMS works with organisation
Leadership and worker participation - SMS driven from the top
Planning(P) - RAs and Objectives
Support(D) - Support the SMS system - Provide Rss and Communicate
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Operation (D)- ERIC PD , emergency preparedness
Performance Evaluation (C) - Internal Monitoring(audits)
Improvement (A) - learn lessons and implement
3
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Arguments for IMS system
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Cost effective Career opportunities Consistent objectives and processes Resolving problems should be easier Momentum carried when changes made to different parts of business Positive culture carries
4
Q
Arguments against IMS integration
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Existing system may work well
Specialist may concentrate on their own areas
Confusion over Key terms in H&S
May introduce bureaucracy
H&S may not be compatible with Quality management
Negative culture carries
5
Q
Advantages of HSG65 to ISO45001
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Easier integration of 14001 - 9001 Publicity Benchmarking Continual improvement Accreditation
6
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Disadvantages of HSG65 to ISO45001
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Not recognised by HSE Costs Time Paperwork Complex Audits Non safety profs may be in charge of systems without adequate knowledge
