Example of an Accountabilities Standard

Following is an example of a safety system standard clearly spelling out levels of authority, responsibility, and accountability at all levels. The specific and applicable details were issued to each person on pre-written letters that were then signed by the CEO. 

To define the safety health and environmental (SHE) responsibilities, accountabilities, and authority to act from the CEO to all subordinate line managers and employees, and further, to appoint all levels of management responsible, and accountable, for the implementation of the company safety system, in their areas of responsibility. 

The chief executive officer is responsible for the issuance of the safety and health policy and will demonstrate and accept safety accountability by  

General managers, managers, superintendents, and supervisors are to implement the company safety system (the system) in their area of responsibility, in a manner to ensure that workplace risks are reduced to an acceptable level. 

They are to ensure that the company safety standards are implemented, so that accidents resulting in injuries, occupational diseases, and property damage or business interruption are minimized or eliminated. 

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