Safety Management Systems Flashcards

What is the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle in the context of a safety management system?

Answer: A continuous improvement framework for establishing, implementing, monitoring, and improving safety performance

PDCA is a continuous improvement cycle: plan safety objectives, implement programs, check results, and act on findings to improve.

Under ISO 45001, what role does 'top management' play in the OH&S management system?

Answer: Top management must demonstrate leadership and commitment by taking overall responsibility and accountability

ISO 45001 requires top management to demonstrate leadership, take accountability, ensure resources, and promote continual improvement.

What is the primary purpose of a management of change (MOC) process?

Answer: To ensure changes to processes, equipment, or procedures are evaluated for safety implications before implementation

MOC ensures any changes are systematically reviewed for safety impacts before implementation.

What is a leading indicator in safety performance measurement?

Answer: A proactive measure that predicts future safety performance, such as training completion rates or hazard reports

Leading indicators are proactive measures that predict future safety performance, unlike lagging indicators which measure past outcomes.

What is the purpose of a safety culture assessment?

Answer: To evaluate shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors regarding safety throughout the organization

A safety culture assessment evaluates the organization's shared attitudes, beliefs, and values regarding safety.

Which OSHA program provides reduced inspection scheduling for workplaces with exemplary safety management?

Answer: Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)

VPP recognizes workplaces with outstanding safety management systems by removing them from routine scheduled inspection lists.