What is a Safety Management System
(SMS)?
A safety
management system is a series of defined, organization-wide processes that
provide for effective risk-based decision making related to your daily
business.
What
does the SMS focus on?
SMS focuses
on maximizing opportunities to continuously improve the overall safety of an
organisation.
What are the roles and responsibilities within the SMS?
The top management is accountable for establishing the SMS and
allocating resources to support and maintain an effective SMS.
Management is
responsible for implementing, maintaining and adhering to SMS procedures in
their area.
Employees are
responsible for identifying hazards, reporting them and maintaining the SMS procedures within the workplace.
How will SMS benefit your organization?
1. Provides for
more informed decision-making
2. Improves
safety by reducing risk of accidents
3. Provides for
better resource allocation that will result in increased efficiency and
reduced costs
4. Strengthens
corporate culture
5. Demonstrates
corporate due-diligence.
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