Unit A - Management Systems

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List 6 reasons for introducing a H&S Management System
Models offer a framework for management to focus on to manage H&S, SMS is designed to deliver elements of management, allocation of resources & responsibilities, setting & monitoring of performance, feedback & implementation of corrective action
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List 4 elements of Management
Policy Making, Making Decisions, Accountability & Providing Resources
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Give 4 examples of resources as it relates to H&S Management systems
Equipment, Training, Manpower & Consultancy
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Give 4 examples of responsibilities as it relates to H&S Management
Ensuring responsibilities for specific tasks are allocated to individuals within the company, Ensuring responsibilities are clear, Ensuring competence, Ensuring individuals are supported with necessary resources
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Give 5 examples of specific responsibilities that some individuals will have for H&S
Preparing plans to implement H&S policy, Periodic monitoring of H&S performance, Carrying out risk assessments, Providing training, Checking contractors H&S performance before awarding contracts
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Give 3 examples of why we should be setting & monitoring performance standards
Performance standards should ensure the intentions of the H&S policy are transferred into action, Everybody should know what is expected of them in controlling risks, Standards should be measurable achievable & realistic
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List 4 things that good performance standards should specify
Who is responsible, What they are responsible for, When the work should be done, What the expected result is
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Explain why feedback & implementation of corrective action is important
By feeding back to appropriate people on information obtained during monitoring & auditing processes ensures that suitable corrective action can be implemented
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List 5 ways of justifying the introduction of a safety management system
To improve the business through better H&S performance to reduce costs from accidents & incidents, Improved image & public relations, Reduced insurance premiums by demonstrating risk control, Improved morale, Greater awareness of legal requirements
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