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How does Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) integrate within a Total Quality Management (TQM) strategy?
How does Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) integrate within a Total Quality Management (TQM) strategy?
- By isolating safety protocols from productivity goals.
- By addressing WHS only after project completion.
- By integrating occupational hazard reduction with quality and productivity objectives. (correct)
- By prioritizing quality objectives over hazard reduction.
What is the primary aim of workplace health and safety policies and procedures?
What is the primary aim of workplace health and safety policies and procedures?
- To prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. (correct)
- To document all potential hazards without taking preventative action.
- To increase production output regardless of safety concerns.
- To guarantee zero workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
According to the presentation, how do safety protocols impact defect reduction?
According to the presentation, how do safety protocols impact defect reduction?
- They increase defects by 35%.
- They lead to a 65% reduction in defects. (correct)
- They have no impact on defect rates.
- They only affect the severity, not the frequency, of defects.
How do safety incidents correlate with error rates in a quality management system?
How do safety incidents correlate with error rates in a quality management system?
Which of the following strategies reflects a prevention-focused approach in quality management?
Which of the following strategies reflects a prevention-focused approach in quality management?
Which of the following is considered a common hazard in event projects, as listed on the COGC website?
Which of the following is considered a common hazard in event projects, as listed on the COGC website?
What percentage of factory injuries are reportedly related to inadequate machine guarding?
What percentage of factory injuries are reportedly related to inadequate machine guarding?
What percentage of quality inspection issues are attributed to poor ergonomics?
What percentage of quality inspection issues are attributed to poor ergonomics?
In what context are bacterial growth and cooling systems identified as hazards?
In what context are bacterial growth and cooling systems identified as hazards?
Which of the following is an example of a psychological hazard that can impact quality in the workplace?
Which of the following is an example of a psychological hazard that can impact quality in the workplace?
In the context of risk assessment and control measures, what does 'Elimination' refer to?
In the context of risk assessment and control measures, what does 'Elimination' refer to?
What does the 'Substitution' control measure involve in risk management?
What does the 'Substitution' control measure involve in risk management?
What is the main focus of 'Engineering Controls' as a risk assessment and control measure?
What is the main focus of 'Engineering Controls' as a risk assessment and control measure?
What do 'Administrative Controls' aim to achieve in the context of workplace safety?
What do 'Administrative Controls' aim to achieve in the context of workplace safety?
What is the purpose of providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within risk assessment and control measures?
What is the purpose of providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) within risk assessment and control measures?
What is the objective of aligning ISO 45001 with ISO 9001 standards in safety management systems integration?
What is the objective of aligning ISO 45001 with ISO 9001 standards in safety management systems integration?
Which of the following is a primary focus of ISO 45001 regarding workplace safety?
Which of the following is a primary focus of ISO 45001 regarding workplace safety?
What is the main objective of ISO 9001 concerning customer satisfaction?
What is the main objective of ISO 9001 concerning customer satisfaction?
Within the ISO 9001 framework, what does the 'Process Approach' emphasize?
Within the ISO 9001 framework, what does the 'Process Approach' emphasize?
How do 'Evidence-Based Decisions' improve accuracy and outcomes in ISO 9001?
How do 'Evidence-Based Decisions' improve accuracy and outcomes in ISO 9001?
What is one of the key benefits of integrating safety and quality management systems?
What is one of the key benefits of integrating safety and quality management systems?
What does 'Gap Analysis' involve in the context of implementation strategies for integrated systems?
What does 'Gap Analysis' involve in the context of implementation strategies for integrated systems?
What is the purpose of 'Joint Audits' in implementing integrated systems?
What is the purpose of 'Joint Audits' in implementing integrated systems?
What is the significance of 'Top Commitment' as a key success factor?
What is the significance of 'Top Commitment' as a key success factor?
What does 'Risk Assessment' involve as a key success factor in maintaining workplace health and safety?
What does 'Risk Assessment' involve as a key success factor in maintaining workplace health and safety?
In the provided case study, what critical safety measures were lacking when John, the construction worker, fell off the scaffolding?
In the provided case study, what critical safety measures were lacking when John, the construction worker, fell off the scaffolding?
Following the chemical spill scenario, what could the factory have done differently to prevent the incident?
Following the chemical spill scenario, what could the factory have done differently to prevent the incident?
How could an office building ensure electrical systems are properly maintained to prevent fires?
How could an office building ensure electrical systems are properly maintained to prevent fires?
With 2,000,000 work hours and 10 recorded safety incidents, what is an appropriate next step?
With 2,000,000 work hours and 10 recorded safety incidents, what is an appropriate next step?
In a warehouse with frequent slip-and-fall accidents, how can applying the 5S Lean methodology improve safety performance?
In a warehouse with frequent slip-and-fall accidents, how can applying the 5S Lean methodology improve safety performance?
Flashcards
WHS in TQM
WHS in TQM
WHS is a part of TQM that integrates hazard reduction with quality and productivity.
Purpose of WHS policies
Purpose of WHS policies
Workplace health and safety policies and procedures aim to prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
Safety-Quality Connection
Safety-Quality Connection
Safety protocols lead to a 65% reduction in defects. Errors decrease by 35% when safety increases
Common Event Hazards
Common Event Hazards
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Physical Hazards
Physical Hazards
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Chemical/Biological Hazards
Chemical/Biological Hazards
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Psychological Hazards
Psychological Hazards
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Risk Control Measures
Risk Control Measures
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Safety Systems Integration
Safety Systems Integration
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ISO 45001 Elements
ISO 45001 Elements
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Focus of ISO 45001
Focus of ISO 45001
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ISO 9001 Components
ISO 9001 Components
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Integration Benefits
Integration Benefits
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Implementation Strategies
Implementation Strategies
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Key Success Factors
Key Success Factors
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What is LTIFR?
What is LTIFR?
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Study Notes
- The presentation explores the critical role of workplace health and safety
- Workplace health and safety is integrated with quality management systems to minimize costs and improve product quality
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
- WHS is part of a broader Total Quality Management (TQM) strategy
- WHS integrates occupational hazard reduction with quality and productivity objectives
- WHS should be addressed early in the project planning phase
- WHS aims for 'zero injuries', mirroring the goal of 'zero defects' in quality control
Importance of WHS
- Workplace health and safety policies and procedures aim to prevent workplace accidents, injuries, and illnesses
The Safety-Quality Connection
- Safety protocols lead to a 65% reduction in defects
- Safety incidents increase error rates by 35%
- Quality management emphasizes prevention over correction
Common Hazards of Event Projects
- Trip or equipment hazards are a common hazard
- Crowd management hazards are a common hazard
- Crew hazards are hazards for event projects
- First aid hazards are hazards for event projects
- Weather hazards are hazards for event projects
- Environmental hazards are hazards for event projects
- Fire hazards are hazards for event projects
- Catering hazards are hazards for event projects
- Child protection hazards are hazards for event projects
- COVID-safe practices are hazards for event projects
Physical Hazards in Quality Operations
- 18% of factory injuries are related to inadequate machine guarding
- 33% of quality inspection issues stem from poor ergonomics
- 45% of production areas exceed safe noise levels
Chemical and Biological Hazards
- Chemical exposure occurs from solvents and acids
- Biological hazards can be caused by bacterial growth in cooling systems
- Contamination risks include cross-contamination in Quality Control (QC)
Psychological Hazards and Quality Impact
- Stress is a psychological hazard that impacts quality
- Fatigue is a psychological hazard that impacts quality
- Communication is a psychological hazard that impacts quality
- Pressure is a psychological hazard that impacts quality
- Psychological hazards affect decision-making in quality control
- Workplace pressure impacts inspection accuracy and production
Risk Assessment and Control Measures
- Elimination of the hazard
- Substitution with a safer option
- Engineering controls to isolate people from the hazard
- Administrative controls to change how people work
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect workers
Safety Management Systems Integration
- Align ISO 45001 with ISO 9001 standards
- Implement thorough process safety management
- Provide comprehensive training and competency programs
Key Elements of ISO 45001
- Worker participation emphasizes involving workers in safety processes
- Hazard identification focuses on proactive identification and assessment of workplace hazards
- Emergency preparedness ensures organizations are ready to respond to potential emergencies
- Performance monitoring uses leading and lagging indicators to track safety performance
ISO 9001 Core Components
- Customer focus prioritizes satisfaction and ensures products and services meet needs
- Process approach manages activities as interconnected processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness
- Evidence-based decisions improve accuracy and outcomes using data analysis
Integration Benefits
- Reduced overlap results in significantly reduced documentation
- Decreased costs lower audit time and costs
- Enhanced performance improves overall organizational efficiency
Implementation Strategies
- Analyze existing systems to identify gaps via Gap Analysis
- Develop an integrated policy via Policy Development
- Conduct unified internal audits via Joint Audits
- Use a single management review via Unified Review
Key Success Factors
- Top Commitment from the Top management is critical
- Employee Engagement at all levels
- Integrated risk approach for Risk Assessment
- Foster a culture of Continuous Improvement
Key Performance Indicators
- The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate(LTIFR) is 5%
- Near-miss events reach 10
- Cost saving of 15%
Case study 1
- A construction worker lost his balance and fell off scaffolding resulting in injuries
- The scaffold lacked guardrails, and workers were not provided with safety harnesses
Case study 2
- A chemical spill occurred at a factory that produces cleaning products
- Several employees experienced respiratory issues and skin irritation
- The factory did not have adequate safety procedures
Case study 3
- An office building caught fire, because of an electrical malfunction.
- No one was hurt but some documents were destroyed.
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