OSHAS 18001 Standard for Safety Management
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Which of the following is a highly recognized SMS used in the United States?

  • CSA Z1000
  • ANSI-Z10
  • OSHAS 18001 (correct)
  • ILO

    • What is the primary purpose of the 'checking and corrective action' element in OSHAS 18001?

  • To measure and monitor performance (correct)
  • To develop objectives and management programs
  • To identify hazards and assess risks
  • To document and retain records

    • Which of the following is NOT an element of OSHAS 18001?

  • Occupational Health and Safety policy and commitment
  • General requirements
  • Hazard identification, risk assessment, and control
  • Employee participation (correct)

    • What is the primary focus of the 'implementation and operation' element in OSHAS 18001?

    <p>Establishing structure and responsibility, and providing training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of OSHAS 18001 in terms of document retention?

    <p>It requires document retention, but not in a specific manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an international benchmark for SMS?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'management review' element in OSHAS 18001?

    <p>Evaluating the SMS's effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following SMSs was not developed in the United States?

    <p>OSHAS 18001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) in an organization?

    <p>To decrease employee injuries and improve safety management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of ANSI Z10, a voluntary consensus standard?

    <p>It is a framework that needs to be tailored to individual company needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the management review process in ANSI Z10?

    <p>To evaluate and correct actions taken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of ANSI Z10?

    <p>Employee disciplinary actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between ILO-OSH 2001 and ANSI Z10?

    <p>One is international, while the other is national</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of implementing a Safety Management System (SMS)?

    <p>Reduced employee injuries and improved safety management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the evaluation and corrective action component in ANSI Z10?

    <p>To identify and correct hazards in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature among various Safety Management Systems (SMS)?

    <p>They all have the end goal of decreasing employee injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for effective safety promotion?

    <p>Establishing clear and concise goals and objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Deming's 14 Points for Total Quality Management?

    <p>To improve products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key points of Deming's Principles of Total Quality Management?

    <p>Institute training on the job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of including employees in the safety promotion process?

    <p>Management shares some of the ownership with the employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of discussing goals and objectives openly and frequently?

    <p>To keep employees informed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the barriers to pride of workmanship, according to Deming's 14 Points?

    <p>Annual rating or merit system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to improve constantly and forever every process?

    <p>To improve products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of putting everybody in the company to work accomplishing the transformation?

    <p>Total quality management is achieved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of implementing a Safety Management System (SMS)?

    <p>To improve safety management of an organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature among various Safety Management Systems (SMS)?

    <p>End goal of decreasing employee injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of ANSI Z10?

    <p>Voluntary consensus standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'management review' element in ANSI Z10?

    <p>Reviewing and improving the SMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'evaluation and corrective action' component in ANSI Z10?

    <p>To identify and correct hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between ILO-OSH 2001 and ANSI Z10?

    <p>ILO-OSH 2001 is international, ANSI Z10 is national</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of implementing a Safety Management System (SMS)?

    <p>Improved safety management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for effective safety promotion?

    <p>Including employees in the safety promotion process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organizations was involved in the development of OSHAS 18001?

    <p>Spain, Malaysia, United Kingdom, and other European standards organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'performance measurement and monitoring' element in OSHAS 18001?

    <p>To measure and monitor the effectiveness of the SMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relation between OSHAS 18001 and British Standards?

    <p>OSHAS 18001 is a British Standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of establishing clear and concise goals and objectives in safety promotion?

    <p>To keep employees informed and involved in the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following SMSs is a voluntary consensus standard?

    <p>ANSI-Z10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of Deming's 14 Points for Total Quality Management?

    <p>To improve products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of driving out fear, according to Deming's 14 Points?

    <p>Improved employee motivation and productivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 'audit' element in OSHAS 18001?

    <p>To evaluate the effectiveness of the SMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following SMSs is an international benchmark?

    <p>ILO-OSH 2001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of instituting training on the job, according to Deming's 14 Points?

    <p>To improve employee skills and knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'records and records management' element in OSHAS 18001?

    <p>To maintain records of the SMS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of eliminating numerical quotas for the workforce, according to Deming's 14 Points?

    <p>Improved employee-pride of workmanship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing constancy of purpose for improving products and services?

    <p>To improve products and services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relation between OSHAS 18001 and the development of an SMS plan?

    <p>OSHAS 18001 requires the plan to be developed by the company</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of breaking down barriers between staff areas, according to Deming's 14 Points?

    <p>Improved communication and collaboration among staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of eliminating slogans, exhortations, and targets for the workforce, according to Deming's 14 Points?

    <p>To focus on real improvement rather than catchy slogans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'performance measurement and monitoring' element in OSHAS 18001?

    <p>To monitor and measure the SMS's effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following SMSs is an international benchmark for Occupational Health and Safety management systems?

    <p>OSHAS 18001</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'management review' element in OSHAS 18001?

    <p>To evaluate the SMS's effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'records and records management' element in OSHAS 18001?

    <p>To maintain documentation of SMS performance metrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) that conforms to OSHAS 18001?

    <p>Improved compliance with regulatory requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of ANSI Z10, a voluntary consensus standard?

    <p>It provides a framework for continuous improvement and risk reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'evaluation and corrective action' component in ANSI Z10?

    <p>To evaluate the effectiveness of the SMS and implement corrective actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) that conforms to ILO-OSH 2001?

    <p>Improved compliance with regulatory requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ANSI Z10 in relation to safety management systems?

    <p>To provide a framework for companies to tailor their safety management systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of ILO-OSH 2001 in relation to safety management systems?

    <p>It is an international benchmark for safety management systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'implementation and operation' element in ANSI Z10?

    <p>To implement and operate the safety management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'management review' element in ANSI Z10?

    <p>To review and assess the safety management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of implementing a safety management system (SMS)?

    <p>To reduce employee injuries and improve safety performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature among various safety management systems (SMS)?

    <p>A framework for continuous improvement and risk reduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the 'evaluation and corrective action' component in ANSI Z10?

    <p>To evaluate and correct actions taken in the safety management system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key benefit of implementing a safety management system (SMS)?

    <p>Improved safety performance and reduced employee injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Deming's 14 Points for Total Quality Management?

    <p>Achieving total quality management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of establishing clear and concise goals and objectives in safety promotion?

    <p>To discuss the status of goals and objectives openly and frequently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of including employees in the safety promotion process?

    <p>Shared ownership in the programs and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Deming's 4th Point, 'End the practice of awarding business on price alone'?

    <p>To minimize the total cost by working with a single supplier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Deming's 12th Point, 'Remove barriers that rob people of pride of workmanship'?

    <p>To eliminate the annual rating or merit system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the 'implementation and operation' element in safety management systems?

    <p>Implementing safety policies and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Deming's 13th Point, 'Institute a vigorous program of education and self-improvement for everyone'?

    <p>To promote a culture of continuous improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of breaking down barriers between staff areas, according to Deming's 14 Points?

    <p>Enhanced collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Safety Management Systems (SMSs)

    • OSHAS 181001, ILO, ANSI-Z10, and CSA Z1000 are recognized SMSs used globally
    • OSHAS 18001 is a leading SMS used in the United States, developed in coordination with Spain, Malaysia, the UK, and other European standards organizations
    • OSHAS 18001 has become a British Standard for OHS management systems since its update in 2007

    OSHAS 18001 Key Elements

    • General requirements
    • Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy and commitment
    • Planning: hazard identification, risk assessment, and control; legal and other requirements; objectives; OH&S management programs
    • Implementation and operation: structure and responsibility; training, awareness, and competence; consultation and communication; documentation; document and data control; operational control; emergency preparedness and response
    • Checking and corrective action: performance measurement and monitoring; accidents, incidents, non-conformances, and corrective and preventive actions; records and records management; audit
    • Management review

    ANSI Z10

    • A voluntary consensus standard providing a framework for SMS
    • Key components: management leadership and employee participation; planning; implementation and operation; evaluation and corrective action; management review
    • Basic process:
      • Management leadership and employee participation
      • Planning
      • Implementation and operation
      • Evaluation and corrective action
      • Management review

    ILO-OSH 2001

    • Key components are shown in Figure 29.4

    Deming's 14 Points for Total Quality Management

    • Create constancy of purpose for improving products and services
    • Adopt the new philosophy
    • Cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality
    • End the practice of awarding business on price alone
    • Improve constantly and forever every process for planning, production, and service
    • Institute training on the job
    • Adopt and institute leadership
    • Drive out fear
    • Break down barriers between staff areas
    • Eliminate slogans, exhortations, and targets for the workforce
    • Eliminate numerical quotas for the workforce and numerical goals for management
    • Remove barriers that rob people of pride of workmanship, and eliminate the annual rating or merit system
    • Institute a vigorous program of education and self-improvement for everyone
    • Put everybody in the company to work accomplishing the transformation

    Safety Management Systems (SMSs)

    • OSHAS 181001, ILO, ANSI-Z10, and CSA Z1000 are recognized SMSs used globally
    • OSHAS 18001 is a leading SMS used in the United States, developed in coordination with Spain, Malaysia, the UK, and other European standards organizations
    • OSHAS 18001 has become a British Standard for OHS management systems since its update in 2007

    OSHAS 18001 Key Elements

    • General requirements
    • Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy and commitment
    • Planning: hazard identification, risk assessment, and control; legal and other requirements; objectives; OH&S management programs
    • Implementation and operation: structure and responsibility; training, awareness, and competence; consultation and communication; documentation; document and data control; operational control; emergency preparedness and response
    • Checking and corrective action: performance measurement and monitoring; accidents, incidents, non-conformances, and corrective and preventive actions; records and records management; audit
    • Management review

    ANSI Z10

    • A voluntary consensus standard providing a framework for SMS
    • Key components: management leadership and employee participation; planning; implementation and operation; evaluation and corrective action; management review
    • Basic process:
      • Management leadership and employee participation
      • Planning
      • Implementation and operation
      • Evaluation and corrective action
      • Management review

    ILO-OSH 2001

    • Key components are shown in Figure 29.4

    Deming's 14 Points for Total Quality Management

    • Create constancy of purpose for improving products and services
    • Adopt the new philosophy
    • Cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality
    • End the practice of awarding business on price alone
    • Improve constantly and forever every process for planning, production, and service
    • Institute training on the job
    • Adopt and institute leadership
    • Drive out fear
    • Break down barriers between staff areas
    • Eliminate slogans, exhortations, and targets for the workforce
    • Eliminate numerical quotas for the workforce and numerical goals for management
    • Remove barriers that rob people of pride of workmanship, and eliminate the annual rating or merit system
    • Institute a vigorous program of education and self-improvement for everyone
    • Put everybody in the company to work accomplishing the transformation

    Safety Management Systems (SMSs)

    • OSHAS 181001, ILO, ANSI-Z10, and CSA Z1000 are recognized SMSs used globally
    • OSHAS 18001 is a leading SMS used in the United States, developed in coordination with Spain, Malaysia, the UK, and other European standards organizations
    • OSHAS 18001 has become a British Standard for OHS management systems since its update in 2007

    OSHAS 18001 Key Elements

    • General requirements
    • Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) policy and commitment
    • Planning: hazard identification, risk assessment, and control; legal and other requirements; objectives; OH&S management programs
    • Implementation and operation: structure and responsibility; training, awareness, and competence; consultation and communication; documentation; document and data control; operational control; emergency preparedness and response
    • Checking and corrective action: performance measurement and monitoring; accidents, incidents, non-conformances, and corrective and preventive actions; records and records management; audit
    • Management review

    ANSI Z10

    • A voluntary consensus standard providing a framework for SMS
    • Key components: management leadership and employee participation; planning; implementation and operation; evaluation and corrective action; management review
    • Basic process:
      • Management leadership and employee participation
      • Planning
      • Implementation and operation
      • Evaluation and corrective action
      • Management review

    ILO-OSH 2001

    • Key components are shown in Figure 29.4

    Deming's 14 Points for Total Quality Management

    • Create constancy of purpose for improving products and services
    • Adopt the new philosophy
    • Cease dependence on inspection to achieve quality
    • End the practice of awarding business on price alone
    • Improve constantly and forever every process for planning, production, and service
    • Institute training on the job
    • Adopt and institute leadership
    • Drive out fear
    • Break down barriers between staff areas
    • Eliminate slogans, exhortations, and targets for the workforce
    • Eliminate numerical quotas for the workforce and numerical goals for management
    • Remove barriers that rob people of pride of workmanship, and eliminate the annual rating or merit system
    • Institute a vigorous program of education and self-improvement for everyone
    • Put everybody in the company to work accomplishing the transformation

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