Questions and Answers
What should an organization's policy include regarding its health and safety management system?
Who must management identify as part of the occupational health and safety management system?
What can lead to an increase in insurance premiums for a business?
What factors must management consider when formulating its health and safety communications strategy?
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What does the term 'scope' refer to in the context of an organization's OH&SMS?
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Which external factor can influence an organization’s occupational health and safety management system?
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According to the ISO 45001:2018 standard, which of the following does NOT represent diversity that should be considered?
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What does the latest research into workplace illness highlight as significant issues?
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What is the primary purpose of documented information related to OH&SMS?
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Which is the first step in the 'hierarchy of controls' for managing hazards?
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Who is responsible for developing processes for hazard identification?
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What must management address in relation to health and safety?
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What type of assessment should be undertaken before applying changes to work practices?
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What documentation must management produce and retain?
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What is a requirement concerning outsourcing activities related to health and safety?
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In terms of resources for OH&SMS, what is management expected to identify?
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Study Notes
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OH&SMS)
- Commitment to a safe and healthy working environment is essential for organizations.
- Continual improvement of the OH&SMS is a core objective of management.
- Identification of "interested parties" in the OH&SMS involves engaging employees, workers, partners, and shareholders.
Importance of Interested Parties
- A high accident rate leads to increased insurance premiums, making insurers key stakeholders.
- The workforce's competence is crucial for effective health and safety management.
Influence of External Factors
- External factors, though outside organizational control, significantly affect OH&SMS operations.
- Contemporary research highlights workplace mental health issues such as stress, strains, and depression.
- Organizations must upgrade legislation and document business contexts to enhance health and safety systems.
Scope and Communication
- 'Scope' defines the boundaries and applicability of the OH&SMS.
- Management's health and safety communications strategy must account for diverse interested parties including gender, language, culture, literacy, and disability.
- Employees must be informed of the health and safety policy and objectives.
Documented Information Requirements
- Key components of documented information for OH&SMS include identification, format, title, date, and authorship.
- Protect documented information from loss of confidentiality, improper use, and damage.
Hazard Management and Risk Minimization
- Implement a 'hierarchy of controls' for managing risks:
- Eliminate hazards.
- Substitute with less hazardous options.
- Use engineering controls.
- Implement administrative controls and training.
- Provide adequate personal protective equipment.
- Conduct risk and opportunities assessments for changes in work practices.
Management Responsibilities
- Top management or delegated personnel are responsible for hazard identification processes.
- Identify legal and other safety-related requirements as both risks and opportunities.
- Develop health and safety objectives relevant to various functions within the organization.
Resource Allocation
- Management should identify and allocate resources necessary for the establishment, maintenance, and improvement of the OH&SMS.
- Relevant information about the OH&SMS must be communicated to external parties.
Control and Compliance
- Processes must be established to ensure compliance with OH&SMS during product and service acquisition.
- Outsourcing activities must meet legal and safety requirements.
Emergency Preparedness
- Management should prepare for potential emergency situations by developing and documenting response plans.
- Documentation regarding emergency processes and plans should be retained for reference.
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This quiz focuses on the key components of an organization's commitment to occupational health and safety management systems. It emphasizes the importance of identifying interested parties and maintaining a safe working environment, especially in organizations with high accident rates. Test your knowledge on effective management practices in health and safety.
