Safety Management

Introduction
Definition
“the condition of
being safe from
undergoing or
causing hurt, injury,
or loss”
-Merriam-Webster
 Safety Management
Safety management is managing
business activities and applying principles,
framework, processes to help prevent
accidents, injuries and to minimise other risk.

Safety management leads to

• Increased productivity
• Avoiding injuries
• Avoiding costly, time consuming,
stressful and inconvenient incidents
Reactive and Proactive Safety
Management
 Reactive and Proactive Safety
Management
Reactive Safety Programs
• A reactive response occurs
after an injury or illness and
usually has the purpose of
minimizing the costs
associated with the injury or
illness.
• Sends negative message to
employees
• More expensive than
proactive approach
Examples
• Accident investigation to fix
the blame, not the system.
• Early return to work/light duty
programs.
• Incentive programs that
reward not reporting..."Work
six months without an
accident."
• Accountability systems that tie
discipline to accidents
 Reactive and Proactive Safety
Management
Proactive Safety Programs
• A proactive response to safety
and health in the workplace
takes place before an accident
has occurred.
• It anticipates and tries to
prevent accidents.
• With emphasis on accident
prevention, it sends message
of caring
• Always less expensive than
reactive approach
Examples:
• Accident analysis to fix the system, not
the blame.
• Safety committees and/or safety teams
• Hazard analysis programs.
• Inspection and Job hazard analysis
programs.
• Incentive/Recognition programs that
recognize complying, reporting,
suggesting, involvement.
• Safety education and training: must not
be viewed as punishment.
• Accountability systems that do not tie
discipline to accidents.
 Occupational Safety and Health in the
Philippines
Occupational Safety and Health Center
(North Avenue corner Agham Road, Quezon City, Philippines 1104)
Created by virtue of Executive Order No.
307, on November 1987 by then President
Corazon C. Aquino, the OSHC is envisioned as
the national authority for research and training
on matters pertaining to safety and health at
work. It provides the expertise and intervention
mechanism to improve workplace conditions in
the Philippines.
Occupational Safety and Health Center
VISION
A healthy and well-protected working population in a
caring and responsive work-environment brought about by
sound OSH policies and laws, research, training, information
exchange, technical expertise and extensive networking.

MISSION

To develop effective, responsive, and sustainable OSH

programs, policies and services; promote excellent
management of resources and foster mutually beneficial
linkages that will create a healthy and safe work environment
for workers in all industries.
Occupational Safety and Health Center
FUNCTIONS

• Undertake continuing studies and researches on

occupational safety and health.
• Plan, develop and implement occupational safety and
health training programs.
• Serve as clearing house for occupational safety and
health information, methods, techniques, and
approaches; and, institute an information
dissemination mechanism.
• Monitor work environment and conduct medical
examinations of workers.
Occupational Safety and Health Center
FUNCTIONS continued…

• Serve as duly recognized agency for testing and setting standard

specifications of Personal Protective Equipment and other safety
devices.
• Assist other GO's in policy and standards formulation on
occupational safety and health matters; issue technical guidelines
for prevention of occupational disease and accidents.
• Enlist assistance of GO's and NGO's in achieving the objectives of
the Center.
• Perform such other acts appropriate for attainment of the above
functions and enforcement of the provisions of Executive Order
307.
 Safety Engineers
What Do They Do?
• Safety Engineers make sure workplaces are safe.
• They monitor the general work environment, inspect buildings and
machines for hazards and safety violations, and recommend safety
features in new processes and products.
• Safety Engineers evaluate plans for new equipment to assure that it
is safe to operate and investigate accidents to determine the cause
and how to keep them from happening again.
• Safety Engineers also design special safety clothing and safety
devices to protect workers from injury when operating machines.
• They may educate workers through safety campaigns or classes.
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Employer’s Duties
• design, provide and maintain workplaces which are
safe and without risk to health;
• identify any hazards (actual or potential) and take
measures to control the risks, preferably by
eliminating them – but if that is not possible, by
reducing them as far as possible;
• ensure that safe working practices are developed and
implemented,
• implement measures to reduce the risk of bullying
and harassment;
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Employer’s Duties continued…
• provide adequate first aid facilities;
• provide employees with information, instructions,
and training set up contingency plans to deal with
accidents and emergencies (including the evacuation
of the workplace);
• ensure that ventilation, temperature, lighting, toilet,
washing and rest facilities meet the standard of
health, safety and welfare sought by the statutory
bodies;
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Employer’s Duties continued…
• ensure that appropriate work equipment is provided
and is properly used and regularly maintained;
• take necessary precautions against the risks caused
by flammable or explosive hazards, electrical
equipment, noise, dust and radiation;
• take reasonable steps to avoid potentially dangerous
work involving manual handling and provide manual
handling training where required;
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Employer’s Duties continued…
• provide health supervision, as needed;
• provide protective clothing, where required and
appropriate warning signs;
• report specific accidents, injuries, diseases and
dangerous occurrences to the appropriate
authorities; and maintain records of accidents and
injuries as appropriate.
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Employee’s Rights
• to have any risks to your health and safety properly
controlled, as far as possible;
• to be provided, free of charge, with any personal
protective and safety equipment;
• to stop work and leave your work area, if you have
reasonable concerns about your safety, without
being disciplined;
• to tell your employer about any concerns about your
health and safety at work;
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Employee’s Rights continued…
• to get in touch with the appropriate authority,
without being disciplined, if your employer refuses to
address your concerns;
• to be consulted by your employer about safety,
health and welfare at work and to be provided with
specific information on these issues; and
• to select Safety Representatives, as part of this
consultation with your employer.
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Employee’s Responsibilities
• to participate in appropriate training;
• to adhere to the employer’s health and safety
policies;
• to make proper use of any personal protective
equipment;
• to report any injuries, strains or illnesses you may
have suffered as a result of your work; and
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Employee’s Responsibilities continued…
• to tell your employer of any health-related issue that
may affect your work performance (for example,
becoming pregnant, taking prescribed medication or
suffering an injury) so that the employer can make
appropriate adjustments in your working
arrangements.
 Common Workplace Problems
• Space
• Temperature
• Ventilation
• Natural Light
• Workstations and breaks away from screen
• Manual handling
• Fire
• Slips, trips and falls
• Work-related stress
• Bullying and harassment
 OSH Standards
Occupational Safety and Health Standards
 Industrial Safety
Sample Written Program for Industrial Safety
 References
• https://www.fsunion.org/services/safety/healt
h-safety-guide.html
• http://www.michigan.gov/documents/SafetyE
ngineer2_134790_7.pdf
• “Occupational Safety and Health Standards”
• “Industrial Safety”