A health and safety management system allows employers to proactively manage health and safety. The goal is to minimize the potential for injuries and illnesses by identifying hazards and controlling workers' exposure to those hazards.
Effective health and safety management systems include the following elements:
- Organizational Commitment
- Hazard Identification and Assessment
- Hazard Control
- Formal Workplace Inspections
- Orientation and Training
- Emergency Response Planning
- Incident Investigation
- Program Administration
Two key factors will ensure success of a health and safety management system:
- visible management commitment from elected and appointed officials;
- and meaningful worker participation.
AMHSA offers affordable courses related to the creation and maintenance of health and safety management systems. Check out our Course Calendar for upcoming dates and locations.
Why have a health and safety management system?