Safety Management Systems Flashcards
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What is the difference between a safety policy and a safety procedure?
Answer: A policy states commitments and intentions while a procedure provides specific step-by-step instructions
A safety policy is a high-level commitment statement, while a procedure provides detailed step-by-step instructions.
What does 'worker participation' mean under ISO 45001?
Answer: Non-managerial workers are actively involved in decision-making processes related to the OH&S management system
ISO 45001 requires meaningful involvement of non-managerial workers in OH&S decisions, hazard identification, and system evaluation.
What is the role of internal audits in a safety management system?
Answer: To verify that the SMS conforms to requirements and is effectively implemented and maintained
Internal audits verify whether the SMS conforms to requirements and is effectively implemented.
What is a management review in the context of ISO 45001?
Answer: A periodic evaluation by top management of the SMS's continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness
Management review ensures the SMS remains suitable, adequate, and effective in achieving intended outcomes.
Why is documentation control important in a safety management system?
Answer: To ensure the right people have access to current, approved safety documents and obsolete versions are removed
Document control ensures current, approved versions are available where needed and obsolete documents are prevented from use.
What is the purpose of establishing safety objectives and targets in a SMS?
Answer: To provide measurable outcomes that drive improvement toward the organization's safety policy commitments
Objectives translate policy commitments into specific, measurable goals that drive improvement.