To keep employees safe at work takes a plan and commitment to follow it. The National Safety Council model safety management system includes the following nine elements organized into three key performance areas.
Leadership – Management
- Management leadership and commitment
- System management and communications
- Assessments, audits and performance measurements
Technical – Operational
- Hazard identification and risk reduction
- Workplace design and engineering
- Operational processes and procedures
Cultural – Behavioral
- Worker and management involvement
- Motivation, behavior and attitudes
- Training and orientation
Ben Franklin said: “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That’s good advise when it comes to safety.