The nature and sources of safety information

Gathering, using and giving information relating to safety is critical to successful safety management. In this section we will review the nature and sources of information available, which will not only assist in providing information for this programme but will also provide information and a direction for future reference. 

The majority of organisations have a variety of sources of information at their fingertips. These will range from 

The nature of information will be discussed throughout this book and the above paragraph identifies only an outline. 

Risk assessment records will provide a rich source of information from which an organisation can draw. In addition, an organisation s health and safety policy, its written procedures and safe systems of work will also provide a valuable source of Information, together with any posters and information sheets produced internally. 

Internally it is anticipated that much information will be drawn from safety advisers who have a key role In gathering and passing on safety information. Further information is likely to be available from the facilities management team, human resources/personnel department, occupational health teams, etc. Each company will differ in the roles that Its departments or teams undertake and the size of the organisation. 

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