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ACCESS SAFETYOccupational Safety & Health
Training Project in partnership with:
MIOSHA CET Division
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Todd Culver, Project Director
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This material was prepared under a Consultation Education and Training (CET) Grant awarded by the Michigan Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (MIOSHA). MIOSHA is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily reflect the view or policies of LARA.
Safety and Health Management Systems
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SAFETY! SAFETY!
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Workplace injuries are preventable.
A Safety and Health Management Systems is the
best defense against workplace injuries.
Safety and Health Management Systems
Start with the basics,
What?•Definition-
• A Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) is a systematic approach to managing safety and health activities by integrating occupational safety and health programs, policies, and objectives into organizational policies and procedures.
• SHMS is a set of safety and health program components that interact in an organized way.
Why? Safety and Health Management Systems• Reduce the number and severity of work- related accidents and illnesses.
•Managers and employees can work together
• Proactive approach
•The benefits: fewer lost work days, lower workers' compensation costs and higher employee morale and productivity.
How?There are five primary elements to an effective Safety and Health Management system:
Management CommitmentEmployee InvolvementWorkplace AnalysisHazard Prevention and ControlSafety and Health Training
Safety and Health Management Systems
Task• Fix or replace a
guard on a machine
Process
• Develop a system to ensure guards stay functional
vs.
Characteristics of an Effective SHMS• Adaptability and ease of use• Needs to be used and understood by all
employees• During development, keep in mind those
with disabilities who may need various methods of understanding the system• Easy to understand and implement• SHMS should be adaptable to allow changes
and improvements in your organization.• In an effective SHMS, employees look for
ways to make their work environment safer for themselves and their coworkers.
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management CommitmentEmployee InvolvementWorkplace AnalysisHazard Prevention and ControlSafety and Health Training
Management Commitment
Provides,
•Motivation•Resources •Controlling Activities •Role modeling
Management Commitment
Recommendations:•Safety and Health Vision Statement
Management Commitment
Recommendations:•Safety and Health Vision Statement•Safety and Health Person
Management Commitment
Recommendations:•Safety and Health Vision Statement•Safety and Health Person•Develop a written safety and health policy
Management Commitment
Recommendations:•Safety and Health Vision Statement•Safety and Health Person•Develop a written safety and health policy•Establish Benchmarks
Management Commitment
Recommendations:•Safety and Health Vision Statement•Safety and Health Person•Develop a written safety and health policy•Establish Benchmarks•Communicate! Communicate! Communicate
Management Commitment
Recommendations:•Safety and Health Vision Statement•Safety and Health Person•Develop a written safety and health policy•Establish Benchmarks•Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!•Recognition
Management Commitment
Recommendations:•Safety and Health Vision Statement•Safety and Health Person•Develop a written safety and health policy•Establish Benchmarks•Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!•Recognition•Review
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management Commitment
Employee InvolvementWorkplace AnalysisHazard Prevention and ControlSafety and Health Training
Employee Involvement
Recommendations:
You can involve employees by asking them to:• Participate in accident or incident investigations. • Conduct workplace or departmental safety and health
inspections. • Develop and/or evaluate written safety procedures.• Participate in safety and health committees. • Assist in safety training of other employees.
Eliminate Barriers• Top management must “walk the talk”• Allow employees to attend meetings or training sessions
Employee Involvement
Establish a Safety & Health Committee:
• Involves employees• Provide Support • Accountability
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management CommitmentEmployee Involvement
Workplace AnalysisHazard Prevention and ControlSafety and Health Training
Worksite Analysis
•Analyze current injuries
•Conduct a baseline survey
•Ideas/suggestions
Worksite Analysis
•Change Management
•Safety & Health Inspections
•Near misses
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management CommitmentEmployee InvolvementWorkplace Analysis
Hazard Prevention and ControlSafety and Health Training
Hazard Prevention and Control
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls
• Personal protective equipment
Hazard Prevention and Control
Recommendations:
•Ergonomics
•Safety and health work
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management CommitmentEmployee InvolvementWorkplace AnalysisHazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
Training
Recommendations:
•Safety & Health
•Safety and Health management System
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management CommitmentEmployee InvolvementWorkplace AnalysisHazard Prevention and ControlSafety and Health Training
Safety and Health Management Systems
Successful Implementation:• Requires work
• Develop new or modified safety and health procedures and documents identified from assessments
• Ensure adequate time and resources to train employees on all systems
Safety and Health Management Systems
Review:
Periodic reviews or audits will help identify:
• Problems or deficiencies in the system
• Develop corrective actions
• Keep you on track to meet safety goals and objectives
THE COST OF INJURIES
• INJURY COST ICEBERG• Workers’ Comp.• Lost time• Break in new person• Tool/equip’t damage• Lost productivity• Competitive disadvantage
THE COST OF INJURIES: Its Only the Tip of the Iceberg
• THE HIDDEN COSTS ARE OFTEN GREATER THAN DIRECT• Medical & wage replacement costs can be much
less than loss in earning power to employee and their family, and lost efficiency and productivity to company
Safety and Health Management Systems
Benefits •Lowers Workers Compensation Cost•Increased Productivity•Increased Moral•Lower absenteeism•Increased Compliance
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CONTACT INFO
You can also visit the MIOSHA website at www.michigan.gov/mioshapublications
where additional information may be available; or contact the
Consultation, Education & Training Division at (517) 322-1809
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