Lecture 2 Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is a Managing System?
A set of policies, processes, and procedures that an organisation uses to achieve its objectives.
What does the Management System within a business include?
A set of forms or documents shown within an excel PowerPoint that helps organise all the company’s documentation.
What is the purpose of a systematic process for managing health, safety and environmental risks?
To integrate aspects of operational management.
What are some benefits of an effective management system?
- Reduced costs
- Fewer accidents
- Less employee absences
- Less threat of legal action
- Improved standing among suppliers and partners
- Better reputation
- Increased productivity
What does ISO stand for?
International Organisation for Standardisation.
What are key components of a health and safety managing system?
- Clear policies and procedures
- Well trained employees
- Effective communication between workers and HSEQ
- Good monitoring and evaluation
Which management systems does ISO 45001 integrate with?
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
What are the benefits of ISO 45001?
- Improved occupational health and safety
- Reduced workplace risks
- Legal compliance
- Enhanced reputation
- Increased productivity
- Engagement and culture
- Supply chain requirements
- Continual improvement
- Risk management
- Global recognition
What are the key fundamentals of ISO 45001?
- Worker participation and consultation
- Leadership and commitment
- Policy
- Support
- Operation
- Performance Evaluation
- Continuous Improvement
- Risk Management
- Compliance with Legal and other requirements
What standard is used for environmental management systems?
ISO 14001.
What are the key fundamentals of the environmental management system?
- Environmental policies
- Planning
- Implementation
- Management review
How does ISO 14001 differ from the environmental standard?
ISO 14001 is more committed to the environment, while the environmental standard is more committed to the employees.
What are the key requirements for achieving ISO 14001?
- Leadership commitment
- Environmental policy
- Planning
- Support
- Operation
- Performance evaluation
- Improvement
- Lifecycle perspective
What is an environmental aspect?
Ways in which a business can affect its surroundings.
What are environmental impacts?
Changes to the environment because of an aspect, whether positive or negative.
What are the stages of ISO audits?
- Stage 1: Provided with report
- Stage 2: Verify organisation meets ISO standard
- Annual surveillance
- Recertification: Reissue certificate
What are statutory inspections?
The periodic inspections of plant and workplace equipment to ensure all applicable items comply with regulatory requirements.
Provide an example of a statutory inspection and its regulation.
Lifting Equipment Inspections - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER).
List five examples of statutory inspections along with their regulations.
- Lifting Equipment Inspections - LOLER
- Fire Safety Systems Inspections - Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- COSHH Items - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
- Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR)
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EAWR)
What is the health and safety at work act year?
1974.
What does a thorough examination involve?
- Familiarisation with regulations
- Appointment of competent person
- Notification to relevant stakeholders
- Review previous inspection reports
- Physical inspections
- Testing
- Record findings
- Recommendations and remedial actions
- Submit report
- Ensure remedial actions are taken
- Schedule next inspection
- Maintain records
What equipment requires a written scheme of examination?
High pressure equipment.
What is included in the environmental management review?
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental plan
- Management review
- Monitoring and corrective actions
- Plan implementation
