Management system safety program requirements

System safety management An element of management that defines the system safety program requirements and ensures the planning, implementation and accomplishment of system safety tasks and activities consistent with the overall program requirements (MIL-STD-882). 

The HA safety technique is described in MIL-STD-882C Military Standard System Safety Program Requirements. This standard provides uniform requirements in a system safety program to identify hazards of a systan and to impose design requirements and management controls to prevent mishaps. Early hazard identification and elimination or reduction of associated risk are essential to a formal safety program. 

Most major system safety programs to date have involved government acquisitions. Thus, how has tended to be a two-part question. First, how does the government develop system safety requirements, communicate these requirements to the appropriate contractors, and manage the effort to ensure that the requirements are met ... 

Where previous versions of the standard (particularly versions B and C) provided detailed requirements and specify how to implement the system safety program, the current version is focused more toward the way the acquisition contract is prepared. The current procedure is important because it provides some flexibility to the acquisition program manager to create a system safety program that fits the particular acquisition. 

ERA S RMP requires that the order in which PrHAs are conducted be prioritized based on offsite consequences. The qualitative evaluation of safety and health impacts focuses on impacts on public health and environment rather than impacts on employees. The identification of previous incidents as a part of the prevention program PrHA is limited to those with offsite consequences rather than those with catastrophic consequences in the workplace as required by the PSM Rule. Facilities are expected to have fewer incidents to consider under the ERA RMP rule, because some potential incidents will not have offsite impacts. Another ERA requirement, which is not included in the OSHA PSM rule, is that a facility define its management system. Facilities are required to identify the person (by name) or the position responsible for implementing the prevention program. 

System safety program The combined tasks and activities of system safety management and system safety engineering that enhance operational effectiveness by satis ng the system safety requirements in a timely, cost-effective manner throughout all phases of the system life cycle (MIL-STD-882). 

System safety program plan A description of the planned methods to be used by the contractor to implement the tailored requirements of this standard, including organizational responsibilities, resources, methods of accomplishment, milestones, depth of effort, and integration with other program engineering and management activities and related systems (MIL-STD-882). 

If an organization s occupational health and safety management system meets the requirements of ZIO, its system will surpass the provisions in the standards and guidelines reviewed and, in particular, exceed the certification requirements for 18001 and for OSHA s Voluntary Protection Program. 

You must develop, implement, and maintain a safety and environmental management system (SEMS) program. Your SEMS program must address the elements described in 250.1902, American Petroleum Institute s Recommended Practice for Development of a Safety and Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and Facilities (API RP 75) (incorporated by reference as specified in 250.198), and other requirements as identified in this subpart. 

The operator will have to show explicitly how his SEMS program, the bridging documents and the contractor s Safety Management System address the requirements of SEMS and RP 75. This is not a trivial task. 

Self-certification model (sometimes called management-based)—Could have some prescriptive elements but mostly requires that a system safety program is developed and certified to be safe key elements include the following ... 

It is often the case that a system safety program, and therefore hazard management, is required for a specific project. 

Description The standard defines the safety program requirements for defense systems. The purpose of part 1 is to define the safety program management procedures, the analysis techniques and the safety verification activities that are applicable during the project life cycle. Part 2 of the standard provides information and guidance to help to implement the requirements of the standard effectively. 

As discussed earlier in this chapter, the main requirements to ensure an appropriate safety culture are similar to those which are advocated in quality management systems. These include active participation by the workforce in error and safety management initiatives, a blame-free culture which fosters the free flow of information, and an explicit policy which ensures that safety considerations will always be primary. In addition both operations and management staff need feedback which indicates that participation in error reduction programs has a real impact on the way in which the plant is operated and systems are designed. 

Even a quick examination of Exhibits 2-5 and 2-6 points out the considerable duplication that exists within Xmple, Inc. Not only are there separate management systems delivering their three programs (PSM, occupational safety and industrial hygiene, and environment) there are also several duplicate programs. For example, storage of hazardous chemicals and spill response are covered by all three systems. The lists are also incomplete undoubtedly Xmple, Inc. implements all requirements of Responsible Care , but it is listed only under occupational safety and industrial hygiene. 

The PSM Standard is a performance-oriented standard that requires the employer to prevent catastrophic releases from covered processes by executing a 14-element safety program. All processes with highly hazardous chemicals are required to have a management system that addresses each element of the standard. 

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