ABSTRACT
Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system ■ Explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety ■ Describe the key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy ■
The seven key elements of a health and safety management system … The three key elements of a health and safety policy … Target setting for health and safety performance … Circumstances leading to the need for a review of health and safety policy … The reasons for unsuccessful health and safety policies … The standards and guidance relating to health and safety policies … KEY ELEMENTS OF A HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The seven key elements are:
1 Policy – A clear health and safety policy contributes to business effi ciency and continuous improvement throughout the operation. The policy should state the intentions of the organisation in terms of clear aims, objectives, targets and senior management involvement.
