Principle of Safety Reporting

The higher the level to which safety personnel report, the more managanent cooperation they are likely to obtain. Safety coordinators are the catalysts in the safety system and should function as such. Safety coordinators should not be in a line function, but rather in an advisory capacity in a staff function. 

This principle refers to the safety department and states The higher the level to which safety personnel report, the more management cooperation they are likely to obtain. 

It is likely, as Cooper (1998) suggests, that the status of the safety coordinators is a reflection of management s commitment to safety  

If a senior manager does not see the importance of safety it is unlikely that the safety officer will be given management status. The effectiveness of safety committees is also likely to be influenced by management commitment. If the senior executive sees safety as less important than other aspects of the organization e.g. production he/she 

The safety department will undoubtedly play a major role in the culture change program and the maintenance of the SMS, and therefore needs to be correctly staffed, structured, and focused. Correct qualifications and relevant experience of staff members are essential to the success of the endeavor. 

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