Introducing Managing Safely Flashcards
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How can managers demonstrate visible safety leadership?
Answer: By conducting regular safety walks, engaging with workers, and addressing concerns promptly
Visible safety leadership means being physically present on the shop floor, talking to workers about safety, observing practices, addressing concerns immediately, and demonstrating through actions that safety is a priority.
What is the role of employee safety representatives?
Answer: To represent employees in consultation on health and safety matters
Safety representatives, whether appointed by a trade union or elected by the workforce, represent employees in consultation with the employer on health and safety matters. They can inspect the workplace, investigate complaints and attend safety committee meetings.
What impact can poor health and safety have on an organisation's reputation?
Answer: Significant negative impact, potentially losing customers, contracts and the ability to recruit
Poor health and safety can severely damage an organisation's reputation, leading to loss of customers and contracts, difficulty recruiting and retaining staff, negative media coverage, and loss of stakeholder confidence.
Which of the following is an indirect cost of a workplace accident?
Answer: Low morale and reduced productivity among remaining staff
Indirect (hidden) costs include reduced morale, loss of goodwill, management time spent investigating, overtime to cover absent workers, recruitment costs, and reduced productivity. These often exceed the direct costs significantly.
According to IOSH, what percentage of workplace accidents are caused by management failures?
Answer: Around 70%
Studies and HSE research indicate that the majority of workplace accidents — commonly cited as around 70% or more — are attributable to management failures such as inadequate training, poor procedures, lack of supervision, or failure to maintain equipment.
What is the 'Plan-Do-Check-Act' (PDCA) cycle in health and safety management?
Answer: A continuous improvement model for managing health and safety systematically
The PDCA cycle (also known as the Deming cycle) is a systematic approach to continuous improvement: Plan (identify what needs to be done), Do (implement), Check (measure effectiveness), Act (review and improve). HSG65 uses this model.