MODULE 8: EVALUATING THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Introduction

The Final element in the safety management system model addresses evaluation of the other elements. As you'll read below, the safety committee is required to conduct an evaluation and make written recommendations to improve safety programs. Let's see how you can make sure the evaluation process results in substantial improvements in the safety management system.

The Big Picture

Hazard assessment and control. A safety committee may assist the employer in evaluating the employer's accident and illness prevention program, and can make written recommendations to improve the program where applicable.

The safety committee can establish procedures for the review of all safety and health inspection reports made by the committee. Based on the results of the review, the committee can make recommendations for improvement of the employer's accident and illness prevention program.

A safety management system, like all systems include: structure, inputs, processes, and outputs. Safety committees need to first acquire adequate knowledge and skills in the process of evaluation. This module will give you the information to help you do that.