Introduction To Health & Safety Management: Gitam University
Introduction To Health & Safety Management: Gitam University
Introduction To Health & Safety Management: Gitam University
In Association With
Lynel. S
Executive Director, IISM
Why SAFETY ?
Humanitarian/Moral
Ethical and responsible behaviour
Legal / Social
Criminal and civil liability
Cost / Economic
The costs of accidents and ill-health
Legal Outcome
Fines
Jail
DEFINITIONS
SAFETY
The state of having acceptable degree of freedom from risk of harm to Personnel / Property / Environment
DEFINITIONS
HAZARD
Anything or something with the potential to cause harm to Personnel / Property / Environment
Examples of Hazards
Safety
Slips, trips, falls Falls from height Struck by vehicles
Health
Exposure to hazardous chemicals
HAZARD
Something with potential to cause harm
Physical Chemical
Biological
Ergonomic
Psychological
DEFINITIONS
RISK
Risk is the likelihood of potential realization of harm to Personnel/ Property/Environment from one or more hazards
DEFINITIONS
RISK
Risk is the product of Likelihood / (Probability) of occurrence of harm and Severity if it occurs. Risk = Probability x Severity
Risk Rating = Probability x Severity x Number
RISK
Risk can be categorized as HIGH risk, MEDIUM risk, LOW risk and TRIVIAL risk
RISK
Please Remember
Risk cannot be ZERO and there will always be residual risk left behind.
DEFINITIONS
SAFETY
It refers to all actions and precautions put in place to reduce the risk to an acceptable level Risk reduced to the level of ALARP
ALARP - As Low As Reasonably Practicable
DEFINITIONS
ACCIDENT
An unplanned, unwanted sequence of events resulting in loss of some kind to Personnel/Property/ Environment.
Example : Someone get hurt during work minor/major/fatal injury
DEFINITIONS
ACCIDENT
An unplanned, unwanted sequence of events resulting in loss of some kind to Personnel/Property/ Environment.
Example : Some structure / building collapse; Crane fails and damaged while lifting etc.,
DEFINITIONS
ACCIDENT
An unplanned, unwanted sequence of events resulting in loss of some kind to Personnel/Property/ Environment.
Example : Oil spill into the sea posing threat to fishes and sea organisms; Chemical gets inadvertently discharged polluting atmosphere etc.,
Please Remember
ACCIDENTS DONOT HAPPEN, But they are caused. In fact all accidents are preventable. Accidents happen due to two reasons. Unsafe Acts Unsafe Conditions
All accidents must be thoroughly investigated to find out the root cause in order to take safety measures to prevent recurrence
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
Near-miss is to be considered as an early warning that an accident is certain, if no remedial measures are put in place.
PROACTIVE MONITORING
Measures put in place to ensure a safe work place before an accident occurs.
Example Periodic safety inspections/ audits, JSA , Risk Assessments etc.,
REACTIVE MONITORING
Measures put in place to ensure a safe work place AFTER an accident occurs.
Example Implementation of Safety Precautions / Modifications based on an Accident Investigation Report.
LESSONS LEARNT
Setting Policy
Organising
Planning and implementing Evaluation (monitoring, review, measurement , investigation) Auditing
Auditing
Policy
Policy states managements intentions and sets clear aims and objectives.
Policy consists of : a) General Statement. ie. Declaration of intent (what) b) The Organisation. ie. Responsibilities (Who) c) Arrangements. i.e Procedures for implementing (How)
Organising
Accountability
Competence Training and communication
Effective supervision
Monitoring
Auditing
ILO recommends an AUDIT be performed at regular intervals by trained and competent auditors. Covers all elements of Management systems Effectiveness of the H & S Policy and its implementation Workers participation Procurement
Contracting
Continual improvement
To Conclude
Is SAFETY a good Business?
YES . The Benefits are:
Increased levels of compliance Improved production Improved staff morale Improved company reputation Reduced accidents Reduced ill health Reduced damage to equipment Reduced staff complaints Reduced staff turnover Reduced insurance premiums Reduced fines and compensation claims
Any Questions