Safety and Health
Management
Systems
Workplace injuries are preventable.
A Safety and Health
Management Systems is the
best defense against
workplace injuries.
Start with the basics,
Safety and Health Management Systems
What?
• Definition-
• A Safety and Health Management System
(SHMS) is a systematic approach to managing
safety and health activities by integrating
occupational safety and health programs,
policies, and objectives into organizational
policies and procedures.
• SHMS is a set of safety and health program
components that interact in an organized
way.
Why?
Safety and Health Management Systems
• Reduce the number and severity of work-
related accidents and illnesses.
• Managers and employees can work together
• Proactive approach
• The benefits: fewer lost work days, lower
workers' compensation costs and higher
employee morale and productivity.
How?
There are five primary elements to an effective
Safety and Health Management system:
Management Commitment
Employee Involvement
Workplace Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
Safety and Health Management Systems
Task Process
• Fix or replace a • Develop a
guard on a system to
machine vs. ensure guards
stay functional
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management Commitment
Employee Involvement
Workplace Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
Management Commitment
Provides,
• Motivation
• Resources
• Controlling Activities
• Role modeling
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management Commitment
Employee Involvement
Workplace Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
Employee Involvement
Recommendations:
You can involve employees by asking them to:
• Participate in accident or incident investigations.
• Conduct workplace or departmental safety and health
inspections.
• Develop and/or evaluate written safety procedures.
• Participate in safety and health committees.
• Assist in safety training of other employees.
Eliminate Barriers
• Top management must “walk the talk”
• Allow employees to attend meetings or training sessions
Employee Involvement
Establish a Safety & Health Committee:
• Involves employees
• Provide Support
• Accountability
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management Commitment
Employee Involvement
Workplace Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
Worksite Analysis
• Analyze current injuries
• Conduct a baseline survey
• Ideas/suggestions
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management Commitment
Employee Involvement
Workplace Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
Hazard Prevention and Control
• Engineering controls
• Administrative controls
• Personal protective equipment
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management Commitment
Employee Involvement
Workplace Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
Training
Recommendations:
• Safety & Health
• Safety and Health management System
Safety and Health Management Systems
Five primary elements:
Management Commitment
Employee Involvement
Workplace Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
Safety and Health Management Systems
Review:
Periodic reviews or audits will help identify:
• Problems or deficiencies in the system
• Develop corrective actions
• Keep you on track to meet safety goals
and objectives
THE COST OF INJURIES
• INJURY COST ICEBERG
• Workers’ Comp.
• Lost time
• Break in new person
• Tool/equipment damage
• Lost productivity
• Competitive disadvantage
Safety and Health Management Systems
Benefits
• Lowers Workers Compensation Cost
• Increased Productivity
• Increased Moral
• Lower absenteeism
• Increased Compliance
CONTACT INFO
You can also visit the MIOSHA website at
www.michigan.gov/mioshapublications
where additional information may be available;
or contact the
Consultation, Education & Training Division at
(517) 322-1809
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