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NEBOSH International General Certificate
in Occupational Safety and Health
IGC1.2
Health and Safety Management
Systems 1: Policy
Chapter 2
Unit contents
Learning outcomes
The key elements of a health and safety
management system
Learning outcomes
A planning phase
A performance phase
A performance improvement
phase
Key elements
Key elements of all H&S HSG OHSAS ILO-OSH Auditing & Group
management systems 65 18001 2001 Improvement discussion
Active
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monitoring
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Key elements of all H&S HSG OHSAS ILO-OSH Auditing & Group
management systems 65 18001 2001 Improvement discussion
POLICY Review
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management systems 65 18001 2001 Improvement discussion
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PLANNING
considered
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external parties
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risk control measures.
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investigate and
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performance
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documentation.from previous
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emergencies, etc.
MANAGEMENT Internal audit programme.
REVIEW
Key elements
Key elements of all H&S HSG OHSAS ILO-OSH Auditing & Group
management systems 65 18001 2001 Improvement discussion
Development
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ORGANIZING relation
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resources
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accidents,
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deficiencies. audits and
ensure
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injuries,
of
ill-health, of
participation.
the
management
Support reviews.
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management a health
with national legislation
Arrangements in place
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safety committee.
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IMPLEMENTATION prevention
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health
improvement.
improvement
of the
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safety should be
management
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consultation.
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records, other
monitoring
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documents,
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Health
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ACTION FOR training available to all
procedures.
IMPROVEMENT employees.
Key elements
Key elements of all H&S HSG OHSAS ILO-OSH Auditing and Group
management systems 65 18001 2001 Improvement discussion
Statement of
Organization Arrangements
intent
This will include health and safety rules and procedures and
the provision of facilities, such as a first aid room and wash
rooms.
Key features and content
ILO Statement Group
Organization Arrangements Review
recommendations of intent discussion
Specific arrangements
Accident investigation and reporting
Health and safety training and information
Health and safety monitoring and audit
Health surveillance
Monitoring of plant and equipment and its maintenance
Liaison with external agencies.
Key features and content
ILO Statement Group
Organization Arrangements Review
recommendations of intent discussion