The Design, Implementation, and Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

This book covers the design, implementation, and auditing of structured occupational health and safety management systems (SMS), sometimes referred to as safety programs. Every workplace has a form of SMS in place as required by safety regulations and laws.

The Design, Implementation, and Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems describes some of the elements that constitute an SMS, the implementation process, and the auditing of the conformance to standards. It covers more than 60 processes, programs, or standards of a system, and gives important background information on each element. Guidelines and examples show how to design and implement the risk-based processes, programs and standards, and how to audit them against standards.

The text is based on actual SMS implementation experiences across a wide range of industries. It offers a roadmap to any organization which has no structured SMS. It will guide them through the process of upgrading their health and safety processes to conform to local and international standards. It will lead them away from relying on reactive safety measures such as injury rates, to proactive actions which are measured by the audit of the system.

• Covers more than 60 elements of a safety management system (SMS)
• Provides practical examples of how to design, implement, and audit a structured SMS
• Based on actual SMS implementation experience across a wide range of industries
• Presents the integration of an SMS into the day-to-day functions of the organization

Preface

Part 1 : Introduction to Design, Implementation, and Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : The Philosophy of Safety
Chapter 3 : Designing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMS)
Chapter 4 : Implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (SMS)
Chapter 5 : The Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Chapter 6 : The Safety Management System Audit Process
Chapter 7 : Management Principles that Apply to the Implementation of an SMS

Part 2 : Design, Implementation, and Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Safety Leadership and Organization Elements
Chapter 8 : Health and Safety Policy Statement
Chapter 9 : Health and Safety Policies, Standards, Processes, Systems, and Programs
Chapter 10 : Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (SMSs)
Chapter 11 : Health and Safety Policies: Management Leadership and Involvement
Chapter 12 : Safety Objectives, Goals, and Performance Indicators
Chapter 13 : Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Chapter 14 : Employee Communication, Consultation, and Participation Processes
Chapter 15 : Health and Safety Representatives
Chapter 16 : Critical Task Identification and Job Safe Practice (JSP) Processes
Chapter 17 : Safety Induction Training Program
Chapter 18 : Health and Safety Committees
Chapter 19 : Safety Management System Continuous Improvement Program
Chapter 20 : Safe Management of Change Process
Chapter 21 : Health and Safety Training Program
Chapter 22 : Health and Safety Management System Auditing
Chapter 23 : Safety Management System Review
Chapter 24 : Employee Job Specifications
Chapter 25 : Return to Work Program
Chapter 26 : The Health and Safety Coordinator
Chapter 27 : Industrial Hygiene Program
Chapter 28 : Annual Report – Health and Safety

Part 3 : Design, Implementation, and Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Workplace Environment Conditions
Chapter 29 : Business Order (Good Housekeeping Program)
Chapter 30 : Plant Hygiene Amenities
Chapter 31 : Permit to Work Systems
Chapter 32 : Safety Inspection System
Chapter 33 : Stacking and Storage Practices
Chapter 34 : Structures, Buildings, Floors, and Openings
Chapter 35 : Demarcation of Walkways, Work Areas, and Storage Areas
Chapter 36 : Labeling of Switches, Controllers, and Isolators
Chapter 37 : Color Coding of Plant and Machinery
Chapter 38 : Scrap, Waste, and Refuse Removal System
Chapter 39 : Hearing Conservation Program
Chapter 40 : Occupational Stress Management Program
Chapter 41 : Pollution Control Program

Part 4 : Design, Implementation, and Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Accident and Near Miss Incident Reporting and Investigation Elements and Processes
Chapter 42 : Recording System for Injuries, Illnesses, and Diseases
Chapter 43 : Accident and Near Miss Incident Reporting and Investigation Process
Chapter 44 : Near Miss Incident Reporting and Tracking System
Chapter 45 : Injury, Damage, and Loss Statistics Recording System
Chapter 46 : Accident and Near Miss Incident Recall Program
Chapter 47 : Risk Financing and Cost of Risk

Part 5 : Design, Implementation, and Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Emergency Preparedness and Fire Prevention and Protection Elements
Chapter 48 : Fire Risk Assessment
Chapter 49 : Fire Prevention and Protection Equipment
Chapter 50 : Alarm Systems
Chapter 51 : Emergency Plans
Chapter 52 : Flammable Substance Storage
Chapter 53 : First Aid and First Responder Program
Chapter 54 : Firefighting and Evacuation Drills
Chapter 55 : Fire Prevention and Emergency Coordinator

Part 6 : Design, Implementation, and Audit of Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Electrical, Mechanical, and Personal Safeguarding Elements
Chapter 56 : Fall Protection System
Chapter 57 : Hazardous Material Control Program
Chapter 58 : Scaffold Safety Program
Chapter 59 : Respiratory Protection Program
Chapter 60 : Energy Control Program
Chapter 61 : Machine Guarding Program
Chapter 62 : Motorized Equipment Safety Program
Chapter 63 : Personal Protective Equipment Program
Chapter 64 : An Ergonomic Safety Program
Chapter 65 : Electrical Safety Program
Chapter 66 : Electrical Arc Flash Safety Program
Chapter 67 : Contractor Health and Safety Management Program
Chapter 68 : Summary

Index