CHAPTER 3

Occupational Safety
and Health
Management
Welcome!
Todays topics to understand:

3.1 The concepts of safety management

3.2 The establishment of safety and health

committee

3.3 The roles of the management

3.4 The safety training

 3.1
The concepts
of safety
management
 Definition the concepts
of safety management
Safety Management is defined as
the systematic management of the risks
associated with
business operations and activities
to achieve high levels of safety
performance
Objectives of safety management

To facilitate consultation and

cooperation in the workplace
aimed at ensuring the safety and
health of employees.
Health and safety objectives are
defined as the goals in terms of
H&S performance that an
organisation sets itself to
achieve and should be
quantified wherever practicable.
 3.2
The
establishment
of safety and
health committee
 Section 39(1) OSH Regulation 1996

Designation of committee members:

39(1) An employer or contractor who is

required to establish a committee shall:

(a) in designating the members:

(i) select persons to represent the

employer or contractor on the committee;
and
 contd.

(ii) ensure that there is a sufficient number

of members representing workers on the
committee to equitably represent groups
of workers who have substantially
different occupational health and safety
concerns;

(b) designate members for a term not

exceeding three years.
 Composition of safety
and health committee
The composition of the Safety and Health Committee shall be as
follows:
Chief Executive Officer
Manager Human Resources
Principal Supervisor (Parks Services or Engineering Services)
An adequate number of Occupational Safety & Health representatives
having regard to the size of the workforce, number of issues and
competency of representatives.

The Occupational Safety and Health Committee meetings shall

be held at least every three (3) months in order to comply with
the Act.
If any of the aforementioned persons are unable to attend, a
competent substitute must be arranged.
 Functions of safety
and health committee
Note corrective action taken by the employer
arising from reports received from h & s reps
Make recommendations to the employer on matters
affecting the h & s of employees
Discuss incidents/accidents that occurred at the
workplace and recommend corrective action
May also report to an inspector
Keep minutes of meetings and recommendations
made to the employer
5 core safety management functions

Define the scope of work

Missions are translated into work, expectations are set, tasks are identified and
prioritized, and resources are allocated.

Analyze the hazards

Hazards are associated with the work identified, analyzed, and categorized.

Develop and implement controls

Applicable standards and requirements are identified and agreed-upon, controls to
prevent/mitigate hazards are identified, the safety envelope is established, and
controls are implemented.

Perform work within controls

Readiness is confirmed and work is performed safely.

Provide feedback and continuous

improvement
 3.3
The roles of the
safety
management
 The roles of the management

Ensure meetings are conducted;

Recommend financial decisions within

budgetary constraints;

Report to the employees regarding issues

of concerns or matters discussed;
 contd.

Report status of previous decisions and

recommendations to other employees;

Advise on safety issues within the

constraints of the Act;

Follow up to ensure that issues raised at

meetings receive necessary
consideration;
 contd.

Table items of concerns raised by

employees at all meetings;

Display a work ethic conducive to safe

work practices;

Listen to any concerns raised by

employees in a compassionate, caring
and accepting manner, whilst ensuring to
take notes or ask appropriate questions;
 contd.

Report any unsafe work practices to the

appropriate manager or supervisor;

Notify the manager or supervisor of any

occupational health or safety concerns of
employees as soon as practicable.
 Safety management policy
Top management should ensure that the
stated policy:

a)is appropriate to the organization

b)includes a commitment to comply with all

relevant requirements and continually to
improve the effectiveness of the
management system
 contd.

c) provides a framework for establishing and

reviewing objectives

d) is communicated, where appropriate, and

is understood within the organization, and

e) is reviewed for continuing suitability

Safety management standards
Be generically applicable world-wide, e.g. ILO/OSH 2001

Use common terminology

Use the same definitions for similar terms

Use a common methodology - where this is possible

Have a common architecture

Allow a consistent auditing approach

Facilitate ease of use for those adopting them

 3.4
The safety
training
Purpose of safety and health
training
Address the safety and
health responsibilities of
all personnel
Incorporate it into other
training and job
performance/practice

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 contd.
Ensure that all employees
understand and are aware of
Construction
Safety
the hazards to which they
may be exposed and the
proper methods for avoiding
such hazards.
 contd.
Maintain physical protection
in their work areas.
Understand their safety and
health responsibilities.

Construction
Safety
 Who needs training?

- Targetnew hires, contract workers,

employees who wear PPE and workers in high
risk areas. Managers and supervisors should
also be included in the training plan.

- Manager training should emphasize their

important role in visibly supporting the safety
and health program and setting a good
example.
 contd.
- Supervisor training should cover company
policies and procedures, hazard detection and
control, accident investigation, handling of
emergencies, and how to train and reinforce
training.

- Long-term workers who have job changes as

a result of new processes or materials.

- The entire workforce needs periodic refresher

training in responding to emergencies.
 Safety and Health
Orientation
Employees must understand the
hazards they may be exposed to
and how to prevent harm to
themselves and others from
hazard exposure

Orientation training must be

given to site and contract
workers

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 Specific training needs

Hazard recognition
Training required in standards
Emergency response
Accident investigation
Emergency drills

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