SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK

(SSoW)
SAFETY MANAGEMENT
INSTRUCTOR: ENGR. HANNY CRESELLE BANAC GRAVINO
PRESENTER: MIKE VINCENT DONAIRE GOCOTANO
 WHAT IS THE SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK?

A safe system of work is a formal method that

derives from a proper review of a task to identify
all hazards. It specifies safe ways for ensuring that
hazards are removed or risks are reduced.

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
WHEN IS A SSoW REQUIRED?
“ A SAFE SYSTEM REQUIRED WHEN
THE HAZARDS CAN NOT BE
ELIMINATED PHYSICALLY”
SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK IS CONSIST 5 STEPS
ASSES THE
TASK

MONITOR IDENTIFY
THE SAFE THE
SYSTEM
SAFE HAZARDS
SYSTEM
OF
WORK

IMPLEMENT
DEFINE SAFE
SAFE
METHOD
SYSTEM
 1. ASSESS THE TASK

• PURPOSE OF WORK
• PEOPLE INVOLVED
• EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL
• WORK METHOD
• ENVIRONMENT
• STANDARDS
• EXISTING CONTROLS
 2. IDENTIFY THE HAZARDS

• WORK AT HEIGHT
• ELECTRICITY
• MACHINERY
• WORK BELOW THE GROUND
• VEHICLES
• CHEMICAL HAZARDS
• ENVIRONMENT
 3. DEFINING A SAFE METHOD

The chosen method can be explained verbally and/or in writing. The following is a general guide
to risks level:

• VERY HIGH – permit to work

• HIGH – written safe system or permit
• MODERATE – written safe system
• LOW – written safe system
• VERY LOW – verbal instruction
Whatever the method, a typical safe system of work templates should cover:

• How to safely set up the task and authorization required;

• Conditions which must be confirmed before work starts;
• The key steps of the task and the hazards to be aware of;
• The approved safe working methods, including, if appropriate, how to get to and
from the task area; and how to dismantle/dispose of equipment or waste.
 4. IMPLEMENTATION OF SAFE SYSTEM

• Training
• Communication
• Regular review
 5. MONITORING OF
SAFE SYSTEM
The system must be carried out on
each and every occasion. These
requires effective monitoring.

Two types of monitoring:

• Reactive – examining accidents figures, claim records, other reactive monitoring measures.
• Proactive – safety audits, safety inspections & surveys, safety sampling, safety benchmarking, HAZOPS, health
surveillance & reviews.
 How often should SSOW be reviewed?
Safe systems of work should be reviewed at least annually to ensure:

• They reflect any changes in legislation;

• They comply with recent risk assessments;
• Any accidents, injuries or diseases are taken into account to further improve controls;
• Safer substances are considered;
• Any new or modified plant/equipment is considered;
• New working methods are used; and
• Advances in technology are taken advantage of.
 3 THINGS TO REMEMBER
1.Safety systems must be led from the top down, with managers not just talking
about safety, but actively demonstrating safe working practices.
2.Safe systems of work are intended to supplement, not replace, stronger
prevention controls such as good equipment design or physical safeguards.
3.Enforce a Stop Work Authority program which requires workers to stop work
immediately if they perceive an unsafe condition or behavior may result in a
health and safety incident. Always make the system safe and seek competent
advice before resuming.