Management systems elements

Personnel training and performance-as a management systems element-focuses on development of process knowledge and documentation, including clearly defined technical information and operating procedures (CCPS, 1989). 

Leadership and En- ellence Management System Element Product "Steward s, -i... 

In the third phase, after the initial implementation of the environmental management system elements, compliance to the BS 7750 standard is verified by certified auditors. The implemented elements of the standard are then subject to... 

Standards in safety are referred to as measurable management performances. Standards are set for the level of work to be done to maintain a safe and healthy environment free from actual and potential accidental loss. Standards are established in writing for all the health and safety management system elements. 

Figure 1. Asset management system elements -improvement - based on (BSI 2004b).

To be effective, the review process should ensure that the necessary information is available for top management to evaluate the continuing suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness of the [safety management system],. .. Reviews should present results (for example, a scorecard) to focus top management on the [safety management system] elements most in need [of] their attention.. .. 

There are remarkable similarities and differences between the provisions in ZIO and the requirements to achieve Star status in the VPP program. The major differences relate to safety management system elements that are now given greater significance because of what has been learned in the past several years and that are more specifically defined in ZIO. Although substantial similarities exist, only the differences are highlighted here. 

The following safety and health management system elements and sub-elements must be implemented [for Star recognition.] For small sites, at the discretion of the onsite team, some of the requirements may be implemented and documented less formally. 

Review management system elements at least annually to evaluate their success in meeting the goals and objectives so that deficiencies can be identified and the program and/or the objectives can be revised when they do not meet the goal of an effective safety process. 

The objective of the independent review is to provide an assessment of the level of understanding and performance in each of the management system elements and to identify opportunities for improvement. If the facility has completed an internal self-assessment, the independent review will serve as verification (calibration) of management commitment to safety. 

General management system element auditing applicable to any management system... 

One approach is a generic audit protocol for any management system element. It could apply to an environmental management system, a process safety management system, a quality management system, or an integrated business management system element. This approach looks at three primary areas ... 

Clause 4 OH S management system elements Clause 4 Environmental management system requirements Clause 4 Quality system requirements... 

Sustaining a system is sometimes an overlooked aspect of planning. A safety plan must take into consideration all of the safety management system elements that are in place and identify essential areas that may require change and improvement. 

System reviews are focused on management system elements and are not specific to operations. ... 

As issues with the current safety culture and the safety management system are identified, the PDCA/DMAIC concepts provide a framework for administration of the safety management system elements. Refer to Figure 6.2 for an Overview of the DMAIC and the PDCA Processes Relationship . 

Once the basic safety management system elements as discussed in Chapter 5, Overview of Basic Safety Management Systems , are implemented and deemed successful, your organization has reached a maturity that will allow you to move to the next level. The intent is to ensure that the organization has the initial fundamentals in place before taking on an advanced safety management system. 

Safety performance metrics and safety management system elements are of no benefit unless they are clearly and routinely communicated throughout the organization. 

Docear is an academic literature suite , which allowed us to increase our structuring and sharing of information. This mind map based tool greatly aided in managing our book content. We feel that if used properly, Docear can provide an excellent framework to tie the safety management system elements and their information together so that they can be tracked and accessed effectively and efficiently (Docear, n.d.). 

FIGURE 4.5 Management system elements of ISO s 14001 and OSHA s VPP MEASUREMENTS OF EFFORT—ROUTINE CHECKS... 

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