MODULE 1: MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT

Introduction

This first element in this safety management system model addresses management commitment. As you'll see below, commitment is more than just good talk. It's much more than that. To determine if adequate commitment exists, we actually have to evaluate the other six elements first. If management is doing a great job in each of the elements, I think we may assume management commitment is sufficient.

It is essential to the success of your company's safety and health program that top management demonstrate not only an interest, but a long term commitment to protect every employee from injury and illness on the job. But, if you think you don't have that commitment, how do you get it? It won't just appear out of thin air. What is the secret?

Management commitment must be driven by a strong desire to improve the company's safety culture: A culture that includes effective safety plans and consequences.