Read this article now - Try Goliath Business News - FREE!   
You can view this article PLUS...

• Over 5 million business articles
• Hundreds of the most trusted magazines, newswires, and journals (see list)
• Premium business information that is timely and relevant
• Unlimited Access

Tell Me More   Terms and Conditions

Purchase this article for $4.95

...held personally accountable law for the safety of their employees.

To succeed, top management commitment is required to support a coherent strategy that is fully integrated into the general management practices and processes of the organisation.

Definition

Management of the health and safety process involves the setting of a policy, creation of a suitable organisational culture, development and implementation of a health and safety plan, and evaluation of the plan's performance.

Advantages of managing the health and safety process

Managing health and safety effectively not only ensures that you meet legislative requirements but also:

* contributes to the positive well-being of the organisation

* reduces the risk of injury and ill health

* reduces lost staff time

* improves corporate image and averts negative publicity

* contributes towards a programme of continuous improvement.

Disadvantages of managing the health and safety process

The benefits far outweigh the disadvantages, but managing health and safety properly:

* takes up time...

NOTE: All illustrations and photos have been removed from this article.




More articles from Chartered Management Institute: Checklists: Operations and Quality
Six sigma.(Checklist 195)(suggestions for quality management), October 01, 2005
Health and safety--fire precautions planning.(Checklist 184)(United Ki..., October 01, 2005
Performance management.(Checklist 180), October 01, 2005
Implementing Best Value.(Checklist 175)(United Kingdom. Local Governme..., October 01, 2005
Supply chain management.(Checklist 172), October 01, 2005

Looking for additional articles?
Search our database of over 3 million articles.

Looking for more in-depth information on this industry?
Search our complete database of Industry & Market reports by text, subject, publication name or publication date.

About Goliath
Whether you're looking for sales prospects, competitive information, company analysis or best practices in managing your organization, Goliath can help you meet your business needs.

Our extensive business information databases empower business professionals with both the breadth and depth of credible, authoritative information they need to support their business goals. Whether it be strategic planning, sales prospecting, company research or defining management best practices - Goliath is your leading source for accurate information.