What are the elements or a H&S system management and benefits 2.1

Question 1

What are the elements of HSG65 system?

Answer 1

PLAN
DO
CHECK
ACT

Question 2

What does DO mean in HSG65?

Answer 2

PLAN

Risk profiling - Assess risk, what could cause harm, who it could harm, how will it be managed?

Organising - Involve workers, provide resources and advice

Implement plan - Decided on preventative, protective measures, Provide tools and equipment, Training and supervision

Question 3

What falls under CHECK in HSG65?

Answer 3

Measuring performances

• ensure plan is implemented
• are risks controlled?
• are goals being achieved?
• conduct audit

Investigate any accidents/near misses/incidents

Question 4

What should be done under ACT of HSG65

Answer 4

Review performance

• Review ill health data
• revise plans/policy/riskassessment if required
• act on findings

Question 5

What is involved in PLAN under HSG 65?

Answer 5

Policy & Planning

• where are you now
• what do you want to achieve
• Who will be responsible
• how will you do it
• how will you measure performance
• any legal req?

Question 6

What are the stages of the ISO45001 2018 model?

Answer 6

Planning (Plan)
Support and operation (Do)
Performance evaluation (check)
Improvement (Act)

Question 7

What are the benefits of having a formal H&S management plan?

Answer 7

• Can help with SMART planning
• Reducing accidents
• Compliance - section 2.3 HSAW 1974
• Help manage risk