Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS)
Health and Safety Management Systems (HSMS) is about implementing and maintaining health and safety systems.
An effective health and safety management system is of great benefit to businesses or persons conducting a business in aiming to achieve their health and safety obligations be it under the national Work Health and Safety or the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
A health and safety management comprises five key principles:
- Commitment
- Planning
- Implementation
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Review and continuous Improvement
These key principles are aligned to Australian Standard 4801, 2001 – Occupational health and safety management systems, 4804, 2001 – Occupational health and safety management systems. General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques
Overall the intent of International Standard ISO 45001:2018 Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use (45001) is not substantially different from the requirements of AS/NZS 4801:2001, Occupational health and safety management systems – Specification with guidance for use (4801).
The new standard provides a framework for organisations to manage its health and safety obligations to workers and others, however with more focus on achieving intended outcomes.
There are fewer requirements for mandated, documented procedures to be maintained in a formal manual.
There is more emphasis on engagement and people’s understanding of processes and systems
A safety management system at its best should contain the following elements. RCW can develop from scratch using our templates or review and update the organizations existing documents.
An initial risk assessment
– Development of risk registers
– Risk Assessments and Control Measures
– Hazard Risk Assessment Form
– Non Conformance registers
– Risk matrix
– Hierarchy of Control
Responsibility Statements
– Roles and Responsibilities
– Contractor and Sub contractor management
Training Induction and Competencies
– Licenses
– Competency Assessments
– Induction Processes
– Training Matrixes
Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
– High Risk Work
– Required for projects over $250.000
Contractor Management
– Codes of Practice
– Australian Standards
Plant and Machinery
– Safe Operating Procedures
– Plant Risk Assessments
– Hazard Reporting
– Pre Start Checks
– Defect Reporting
Hazardous Substances
– Registers
– Risk Assessments
– Training
Workplace Inspections
– Site audits
– Safety Walks
– Site safety checklists
Site Security
– Emergency Response plans
– Fire Impairment Procedures
– Bushfire plans
– Practical Fire Training
– Warden Training
Site Security
– Emergency Response plans
– Fire Impairment Procedures
– Bushfire plans
– Practical Fire Training
– Warden Training
Communication and Consultation
– Consultation Statements
– Policies and Procedures
– Tool Box meetings
– Health and Safety Committee meetings
– Meeting Minutes and Agendas
– Notice Boards
Reporting and Monitoring
– Incident Reporting
– Record of injuries
– Injury Claims Management
– Incident Notification
– Workers Compensation