OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Health and Safety Management System – the proven method to reduce risk, improve productivity. Contact us if you have any questions about health and safety management systems.
Managing health and safety doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive or time-consuming. In fact, it’s easier than you think. Certification to the International Occupational Health and Safety Standard shows that an organization has considered how they will identify, manage and control health and safety risks.
The standards are based on the „plan – do – check – act“ management process and are designed to be compatible with the ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) management standards.
In a work environment where health and safety is the ultimate goal, organizations of all sizes and industry sectors are actively implementing management systems as a framework for improving their health and safety. Workplace health and safety is an integral part of the overall success of any organization.
Lack of responsibility for health and safety in your organization can have serious consequences, not only do you risk large financial penalties, but you also risk the safety of your workers. This can have consequences for reputational damage and in turn, financial results.
KEY ELEMENTS OF A HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Regardless of the size or type of organization, the best health and safety management systems apply a meaningful approach based on a thorough understanding of the specific hazards and risks the organization faces on a daily basis.
This requires strong leadership, commitment and management, including the development of appropriate business processes and emergency preparedness. It also requires a well-trained, competent workforce operating in an atmosphere of trust. Moreover, a consistent and sustainable approach is needed.
A truly effective health and safety management system creates and maintains a culture of safety that permeates the entire organization. The attitudes and behaviors of management and workers must demonstrate a strong commitment to a safer work environment, or the system will not deliver the desired results.
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FRAMEWORK
- Identifying legal and other requirements
- Clear structure of authority and responsibilities
- Measurable improvement goals
- Structured approach to risk assessment
- A planned and documented approach to health and safety
- Monitoring of health and safety issues and auditing of performance
BENEFITS OF AN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
- Reducing accidents and risks of occupational diseases
- Reducing stress and increasing productivity
- Reducing the likelihood of paying legal costs and compensation
- Improvements in risk-taking
INCREASED ATTENTION REDUCES THE LIKELIHOOD OF COMMITTING VIOLATIONS
The fact that your organization places a stronger emphasis on health and safety management helps to raise awareness of the importance of workplace safety throughout the organization. In turn, workers will make safety a primary focus when going about their daily activities.
IMPROVED EMPLOYEE MORALE
High morale tends to improve job satisfaction.
People want to work for companies that value their employees. Implementing a health and safety management system shows that your organization cares about the well-being of its workers, which can help you attract more quality job candidates.
IMPROVING THE LONG-TERM PROSPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION
If you hope to expand your business at some point and have a health and safety management system in place, financial institutions may be more willing to lend you money as it shows that your company is well-managed and committed to minimizing risk. You may also increase your chances of attracting new business partners or investors.
Contact us to learn more about the many benefits of a health and safety management system, as well as how to implement it in your organization.
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