ABSTRACT

The Example Safety Management System (Example SMS) consists of 23 Elements. Under this, there are at least 23 elements containing systems, sub-systems, programs, processes and actions, which must be part of the safety management system. A partial list, as example, includes the following situations: The objective of this element is to provide for the protection of people and plant from damage due to the effects of electricity, by establishing minimum safety requirements for electrical installations. Types of Machine Guards include the following: The objective of this element is to reduce the risk of fall-related injuries by the inspection and control of ladders, stairs, walkways, platforms, and scaffolding. A ladder, stairway, and scaffolding safety program would consist of the following: Safety Representatives and safety personnel should do the education and training of employees, and should also do the periodic inspection of ladders, walkways, stairs, and scaffolds.