Training Room 1: Workplace Health and Safety Management Systems
Objectives
Once you are done this section, you will be able to describe, explain, and identify workplace health and safety systems, including the following:
- the eight (8) elements of a health and safety system
- the implications of each element
Purpose
The purpose of a health and safety management system is to identify, assess, and control workplace hazards. To be effective, the following components are essential:
- analysis of health and safety hazards at the work site
- control measures to eliminate or reduce risks from hazards
- clearly stated company policy and management commitment
- worker competency and training
- an inspection program
- emergency response planning
- incident investigation
- program administration
This interactivity will help you to understand the components of a health and safety management system.
Discover
The Government of Alberta has developed online safety-training courses to help people better understand health and safety management systems.
Click here to visit the site and work through the health and safety management systems activity. Make sure to complete the "Check Your Understanding" activity.
What did you learn? Will your behaviour or attitudes about safety change? Discuss what you've learned with a friend, family member, or classmate.