Management Systems
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Workplace Health / Safety (WHS) management systems are structured frameworks and processes implemented by organisations to effectively manage occupational health and safety risks and promote a safe working environment. These systems are designed to integrate health and safety considerations into an organisations overall management processes, aligning with international standards and best practices. The goal is to prevent workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses while ensuring legal compliance and continuous improvement in health and safety performance.
Key components of a management system are:
- Policy development
- Planning
- Organising and roles
- Implementation
- Monitoring and measurement
- Evaluation of compliance
- Incident reporting and investigating
- Communication
- Emergency preparedness and response
- Continuous improvement
- Documentation and record keeping
- Management review
International standards such as ISO 45001 provide a widely recognized framework for developing and implementing OH&S management systems. Adopting such standards can help organizations systematically address health and safety risks, comply with legal requirements, and demonstrate a commitment to employee well-being.
