Safety Management Systems (18001)
To aim towards a consistant, robust and auditable process by which to manage workplace health and safety, a safety management system is the foundation for success. Formed out of BS8800 amd HSG65, OHSAS 18001 gives a systematic and auditable system, based on existing quality and environmental standards.
- Drivers for Safety Management
Systems
- Accident prevention
- Legal compliance
- Claims defence
- Woolf reforms
- Risk management
- Types of Safety Management
System
- HSE Guidance HS G 65
- British Standard BS8800
- Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001
- Building a Safety Management
System
- Policy
- Planning
- Hazard identification, risk assessment and control
- Legal requirements
- Objectives
- Management Programme
- Implementation and Operation
- Structure and responsibilities
- Training and Competence
- Consultation and Communication
- Documentation and data control
- Operational control
- Emergency response
- Checking and corrective action
- Performance measurement
- Accident investigation
- Records
- Audit
- Review
- Gap Analysis of Current Arrangements
- Developing the System
Duration
One day
Available as in-company course
