Health and

Safety Systems
What are Health and Safety
Systems?
Health and safety systems are a
management method which helps
manage the health and safety and aids in
reducing risks. The method emphasises
the understanding of specific risks and
hazards faced on a daily basis.
A health and safety system is
effective when there is an
established culture of health and
safety throughout the whole
organisation. To improve health
and safety the business must
carry out a systematic review.
The ISO 45001 is a type of management
control system which provides a
framework of rules which a business must
follow. It aims to develop an international
standard and create safer working
conditions. To reduce the number of
work-related injuries, continuous
improvement of occupational health and
safety performance are made. 
Benefits of Health and
Safety Systems

• A reduction in accidents and overall

improved health of employees.
• An increase in productivity.
• Less likelihood of the company facing any
legal compensation against them in
regards to health and safety.