A safety and health management system (SHMS) is your best defense against a workplace injury.
An effective safety and health management system has five primary elements:
• Management Commitment
• Employee Involvement
• Workplace Analysis
• Hazard Prevention and Control
• Safety and Health Training
This systematic approach integrates occupational safety and health objectives into the company’s organizational structure.
The results of a system approach include:
• An effective system supports the organization’s philosophy.
• Safety and health policies and goals are clearly communicated.
• Accountability for implementing the system is understood and accepted.
• Long-term solutions are implemented rather than one-time fixes.
• Evaluation of results over time promotes continual improvement.
• An effective system positively impacts the company’s bottom line.