Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this element, you should be able to
demonstrate understanding of the content through the
application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar
situations. In particular you should be able to:
Outline the key elements of a health and safety
management system
Explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for
health and safety
Unit IGC1
Element 2.1
Key Elements of a Health and Safety Management
System
Unit IGC1
Element 2.2
Purpose and Importance of Setting Policy for Health
and Safety
RRC Training
Unit IGC1
Element 2.3
Key Features and Content of a Health and Safety
Policy
2. Organisation
Who's going to do it
3. Arrangements
How they're going to do it
Organisation Section
Organisation Section
Outlines the chain of
command for health and
safety management
Identifies the roles and
responsibilities of staff
Usually includes an
organisational chart
relating to health and
safety
Shows lines of
communication and
feedback
Organisation Section
Defines responsibilities for:
The CEO or MD - ultimately responsible and
accountable
Management - responsible for day-to-day
management
All employees - responsible for acting safely
Competent persons - first aiders, fire marshals, etc.
Specialist health and safety practitioners
responsible for providing advice to support
management and employees
Arrangements Section
Describes how things are done
Detailed description of policies and
procedures
Usually a long document
Arrangements Section
Examples of topics:
Carrying out risk assessments
Information, instruction and
training
Compliance monitoring, including
auditing
Accident and near miss reporting,
recording and investigation
Consultation with workers
Developing safe systems of work
Individual Activity
Can you think of any other specific health
and safety hazards?
Write down as many as you can think of
which you believe should be included in
the Arrangements Section of a Health and
Safety Policy.
Arrangements Section
Specific Risks and Problems
Lone working
Housekeeping
Noise
Vibration
Hazardous substances
Fire procedures
Control of contractors
Transport risks
management structure
ownership
processes
technology
legislation
Incident
Enforcement action
After audit
After worker consultation
Passage of time e.g. annually