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1.5 OSHMS
Definition
An OSH MS is a planned, documented and verifiable method of
managing hazards and associated risks. An OSH MS can be simple or
complex, it can be highly documented or sparingly described and it can
be home grown or based on an available model.
ISO
Layman Definition
“YOU WRITE WHAT EVER YOU DO AND YOU DO WHAT EVER YOUR
WRITE”
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ISO 14001:1996
The part of the overall management system that includes organisational structure,
planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes, and
resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the
environmental policy
OHSAS 18001:1999
Part of the overall management system that facilitates the management of the
OH&S risks associated with the business of the organisation. This includes
organisational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices,
procedures, processes, and resources for developing, implementing, achieving,
reviewing and maintaining the organisation’s OH&S policy.
WHY OSH-MS?
DEMING WHEEL
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Continual
Improvement
Policy
Policy
Organizing
Organizing
Action
Action
For
For
Improvement
Improvement Planning
Planning&&
Implementation
Implementation
Evaluation
Evaluation
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Initial
Initial &
& Periodic
Periodic
Status
Status Review
Review
OSH
OSH Policy
Policy
Audit
Audit Organization
Organization
Plan
Plan &
& Implement
Implement
Measure
Measure OSH
OSH
Performance
Performance
3.2.4 Communication
1.5.Policy
Action for 3.1.1
3.5.1 Occupational
Preventive andsafety and health
corrective actionpolicy
improvement
3.5.2 Continual improvement
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POLICY
• Policy
We are dedicated to providing a safe and healthful environment for employees and customers,
protecting the public, and preserving MWA CONSULTANCY SERVICES assets and property.
At MWA CONSULTANCY SERVICES our most valuable resource are the people who work for
us. Injuries can be prevented, INSYAALLAH. To achieve this objective, MWA
CONSULTANCY SERVICES will make all reasonable efforts to comply with all government
regulations pertaining to safety and health issues. An effective Safety and Health Program will
be carried out throughout our organization.
The Safety and Health Program will assist management and non-supervisory employees in
controlling hazards and risks which will minimize employee and customer injuries, damage to
customer’s property and damage or destruction of MWA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
property.
All employees will follow this program. This program is designed to encourage all employees to
promote the safety of their fellow employees and customers. To accomplish our safety and
health goals, all members of management are responsible and accountable for implementing
this policy, and to insure it is followed.
MWA CONSULTANCY SERVICES is sincerely interested in the employee’s safety. The policy of
MWA CONSULTANCY SERVICES is to provide safe equipment, adequate tools and training,
and the necessary protective equipment. It is the employee’s responsibility to follow the rules
of safety as established for their protection and the protection of others, and to use the
protective devices, which MWA CONSULTANCY SERVICES provides.
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POLICY (CONT)
• Worker Participation
– The employer should ensure that workers and their safety and health
representatives are consulted, informed and trained on all aspects of
OSH, including emergency arrangements, associated with their work.
– The employer should make arrangements for workers and their safety
and health representatives to have the time and resources to
participate actively in the processes of organizing, planning and
implementation, evaluation and action for improvement of the OSH
management system.
ORGANIZING
ORGANIZING (CONT)
– Structures and processes should be established which:
ORGANIZING (CONT)
f) establish and implement a clear OSH policy and measurable
objectives;
ORGANIZING (CONT)
ORGANIZING (CONT)
ORGANIZING (CONT)
• Communication
• Initial Review
b) identify, anticipate and assess hazards and risks to safety and health
arising from the existing or proposed work environment and work
organization
a) be documented;
• Hazard prevention
– Prevention and control measures
• Hazard prevention
– Management of change
They should:
a) ensure that the necessary information, internal communication and
coordination are provided to protect all people in the event of an
emergency at the worksite
– Procurement
– Contracting
f) ensure that on-site OSH procedures and arrangements are followed by the
contractor(s).
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EVALUATION
EVALUATION (CONT)
EVALUATION (CONT)
• Investigation of work-related injuries, ill health, diseases and incidents, and their
impact on safety and health performance
– The investigation of the origin and underlying causes of work-related injuries, ill
health, diseases and incidents should identify any failures in the OSH
management system and should be documented.
EVALUATION (CONT)
• Audit
– Arrangements to conduct periodic audits are to be established in
order to determine whether the OSH management system and its
elements are in place, adequate, and effective in protecting the
safety and health of workers and preventing incidents.
EVALUATION (CONT)
The audit should cover:
a) OSH policy
b) worker participation
c) responsibility and accountability
d) competence and training
e) OSH management system documentation
f) communication
g) system planning, development and implementation
h) prevention and control measures
i) management of change
j) emergency prevention, preparedness and response
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EVALUATION (CONT)
k) procurement
l) contracting
m) performance monitoring and measurement;
n) investigation of work-related injuries, ill health, diseases
and incidents, and their impact on safety and health
performance
o) audit
p) management review
q) preventive and corrective action
r) continual improvement
s) any other audit criteria or elements that may be
appropriate.
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EVALUATION (CONT)
EVALUATION (CONT)
EVALUATION (CONT)
• Management Review
Management reviews should:
a) evaluate the overall strategy of the OSH management system to
determine whether it meets planned performance objectives
b) evaluate the OSH management system's ability to meet the overall
needs of the organization and its stakeholders, including its workers and
the regulatory authorities
c) evaluate the need for changes to the OSH management system,
including OSH policy and objectives
d) identify what action is necessary to remedy any deficiencies in a timely
manner, including adaptations of other aspects of the organization's
management structure and performance measurement
e) provide the feedback direction, including the determination of priorities,
for meaningful planning and continual improvement
f) evaluate progress towards the organization's OSH objectives and
corrective action activities
g) evaluate the effectiveness of follow-up actions from earlier management
reviews.
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a) identifying and analyzing the root causes of any non-conformities with relevant
OSH regulations and/or OSH management systems arrangements
WORKER PARTICIPATION
There are many ways that workers can and should participate in OSH-MS
activities. IOHA suggests that representatives should be actively involved
in:
i. Emergency Preparedness,
ii. Task Analysis,
iii. Safety Assessments,
iv. Evaluation and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
and work instructions Training programs, and
v. Evaluations or audits.
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3. OSH Documentation