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The elements of the system are: to carry over to other systems, including a
 Occupational H&S Policy. positive safety culture.
 Planning. Disadvantages of integration include:
 Implementation & Operation.  Possible increased bureaucracy.
 Checking Eeeeee
& Corrective Action.  Creation of unnecessary change.
 Management Review.  Relevant staff may require more training.
 Continual Improvement.
Benefits & Limitations of Integration of Quality, *********************************
Environmental & H&S Management Systems
Integrated Management Systems
For organisations wishing to have control over
more than one aspect of risk management,e.g.
safety, environment & quality, it may be possible
to implement an Integrated Management
System
(IMS) rather than individual systems.
Though it may make sense in theory,
implementing an IMS is not an easy task, & there
is a variety of factors to be taken into account.
Arguments in favour of the integration of
management systems include:
 More cost-effective.
 Avoidance of duplication.
 Improvements in one system are more likely
.