Health and safety management system software to help protect your workforce and reputation

A health and safety management system is a set of policies, processes and plans that systematically manages health and safety at work and can help to minimise the risk of injury and illness from workplace operations.

For organisations operating with an Environmental Management System, some key aspects need to be adopted regarding awareness training for personnel.

• Step 1: Create a health and safety governance structure

  Step 2: Set up a mechanism to consult your workers

  Step 3: Develop health and safety policies and procedures

  Step 4: Implementing and Operating a Health and Safety Management System

  Step 5: Monitoring, Evaluating, and Correcting a Health and Safety Management System

  Step 6: Management Review of the Health and Safety Management System

• Improved health and safety performance
• Reduced cost associated with accidents and incidents
• Improved staff relations and morale
• Improved business efficiency
• Improved public image and PR
• Lower insurance premiums
• Easier access to finance
• Increased regulatory compliance
• Improved confidence
• Boost corporate and social responsibility

• Management Commitment and Employee Involvement. The manager or management team leads the way by setting up the policy, assigning and supporting responsibility, setting a positive example, and involving employees.
• Worksite Analysis. The worksite is continually analysed to identify all existing and potential hazards.
• Hazard Prevention and Control. Methods to prevent or control existing or potential hazards are administered and maintained.
• Training for Employees, Supervisors, and Managers. Managers, supervisors, and employees are trained to understand and deal with worksite hazards.