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Safety Management System

The document outlines the importance of safety and industrial safety, emphasizing the preservation of life and health through various metrics and regulatory oversight, primarily by OSHA. It details key aspects and objectives of industrial safety, including accident avoidance, cost prevention, and improved employee satisfaction. Additionally, it describes a Safety Management System (SMS) that provides a structured approach to managing safety risks, ensuring compliance, and enhancing productivity.

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Safety Management System

The document outlines the importance of safety and industrial safety, emphasizing the preservation of life and health through various metrics and regulatory oversight, primarily by OSHA. It details key aspects and objectives of industrial safety, including accident avoidance, cost prevention, and improved employee satisfaction. Additionally, it describes a Safety Management System (SMS) that provides a structured approach to managing safety risks, ensuring compliance, and enhancing productivity.

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Safety and Industrial Safety

Safety:

 Preservation of life, health, and bodily integrity.

 Measured through metrics like near misses, injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

 Investigations following incidents to ensure adherence to safety protocols.

Industrial Safety:

 Safety management practices for the industrial sector.

 Protection for workers, machinery, facilities, structures, and the environment.

 Overseen by federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

 OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association) as the primary regulatory body in the U.S.

Key Aspects of Safety and Industrial Safety:

1. Safe and clean workplace conditions.

2. Ergonomic design to reduce health hazards.

3. Safe work methods and job performance.

4. Risk detection, assessment, and hazard control technology.

5. Prevention and control of exposure to hazards.

6. Selection, training, and supervision of workers.

7. Periodical medical health check-ups and follow-ups.

8. Psychological studies of human behavior for safety.

9. Public awareness and preparedness programs.

10. Regular review and improvement of safety programs.

Philosophy of Safety

1. Prevent incidents resulting in loss of life and permanent disability.

2. Prevent work stoppage and production loss.

3. Control hazards to avoid accidents.

4. Reduce compensation, insurance premiums, and accident costs.

5. Spread awareness of safety guidelines.

6. Improve worker morale and human relations.

7. Use improved production tools for higher living standards.


Objective of Industrial Safety

Accident Avoidance:

 Control industrial accidents with required safety equipment and worker awareness.

Cost Prevention:

 Avoid direct costs (compensation for disability/death) and indirect costs


(hospitalization/treatment).

Improved Employee Satisfaction and Commitment:

 Create a motivated and satisfied working environment by ensuring safety.

Importance of Industrial Safety

Legal Compliance:

 Adhere to laws for a safe and healthy workplace.

Better Industrial Relations:

 Ensure harmonious labor-management relations through safety measures.

Safety Management System (SMS)

Description:

 A quality management approach to control safety risks.

 Planning, organizing, communicating, and providing direction for safety.

Components of SMS:

1. Safety Policy: Clear statement of management principles and intentions for continuous safety
improvement.

2. Objectives for Improvement: Plan safety objectives and effective performance measurement
methods.

3. Roles and Responsibilities: Define roles in writing and ensure awareness.

4. Identification of Hazards: Proactive and reactive hazard identification processes.

5. Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Analyze risks and decide on mitigation methods.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation: Review or audit SMS processes and apply quality assurance
principles.

7. Documentation: Document SMS processes, including component descriptions and


interrelationships.

Importance of SMS:
1. Establishes a structured approach to safety.

2. Identifies and predicts potential injuries.

3. Balances safety and productivity.

4. Ensures compliance with regulatory policies.

5. Implements effective reporting and data protection.

6. Facilitates thorough accident investigations.

Benefits of SMS Compliance:

1. Safe and stable consumer support.

2. Reduced insurance premiums.

3. Lower possibility of accidents/injuries.

4. Minimized loss of life in hazardous conditions.

5. Improved employee satisfaction and morale.

6. Enhanced productivity and reduced absenteeism.

7. Better interaction with regulatory authorities.

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