Safety Management Systems
Safety Management Systems (pronunciation: /ˈseɪfti ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəmz/) is a comprehensive approach to managing safety elements in the workplace. It includes policy, objectives, plans, procedures, organisation, responsibilities and other measures. The Safety Management Systems is used in industries that manage significant safety risks, including aviation, petroleum, chemical, electricity generation and others.
Etymology
The term "Safety Management Systems" is derived from the combination of three words. "Safety" comes from the Old French safety, meaning condition of being safe, from Latin salvus meaning safe. "Management" is derived from the Italian maneggiare meaning to handle, especially tools, which is derived from the Latin manus meaning hand. "Systems" comes from the Latin systema, meaning a whole compounded of several parts or members, system, which is derived from the Greek systēma.
Related Terms
- Risk Assessment: The identification and analysis of relevant risks associated with an activity or operation.
- Hazard Identification: The process of recognizing that a hazard exists and defining its characteristics.
- Safety Policy: A set of guidelines and procedures set in place to ensure that work activities are done safely.
- Safety Culture: The attitude, beliefs, perceptions and values that employees share in relation to safety in the workplace.
- Safety Training: A program that provides employees with knowledge and skills to perform their work in a way that is safe for them and their co-workers.
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