Safety Management System Evaluation

Course Overview

The Safety Management System Evaluation course is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of a safety management system in their workplace. The course covers the following topics:

• Understanding the purpose and importance of safety management systems
• .Identifying the elements of an effective safety management system
• Evaluating the performance of a safety management system, including compliance with regulations and best practices
• Conducting safety audits and inspections to assess the effectiveness of safety policies and procedures
• Measuring the success of safety management system initiatives, including the tracking of safety incidents and near misses
• Making recommendations for improvements to the safety management system based on evaluation results

By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the safety management system evaluation process and be equipped with the tools and techniques necessary to assess the effectiveness of their workplace's safety management system.

This course is suitable for occupational health and safety professionals, supervisors, and managers who are responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of a safety management system in their workplace. It is also useful for employees who want to learn more about the principles and practices of safety management systems.

Learning Outcomes

• Understanding of safety management system principles: The program covers the principles and practices of safety management systems, including the importance of having an effective system in place to manage safety in the workplace.
• Knowledge of safety management system evaluation methods: The program covers the various methods of evaluating safety management systems, including audits, assessments, and self-evaluations, and provides you with the skills to choose the most appropriate method for each situation.
• Ability to conduct safety management system evaluations: Upon completion of the program, you will have the skills to conduct effective safety management system evaluations that meet the needs of your organization and its employees.
• Understanding of safety management system improvement: The program covers the principles and practices of improving safety management systems, including how to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Knowledge of safety management system documentation and record-keeping: The program covers the importance of documenting and record-keeping in safety management systems, including how to maintain accurate and comprehensive records that meet legal and regulatory requirements.

Mode of Delivery

Training sessions will be conducted through Microsoft Team Meetings in an online format, or through LMS or face-to-face delivery. Invitations for the meeting will be distributed one day before the commencement of the training program. Training is either delivered by an accredited training provider or an affiliate training center.

Course Content

Training should emphasize on the following contents;

• Introduction to Safety Management System (SMS) Evaluation: Purpose and importance of SMS evaluation, OSH laws and regulations related to SMS evaluation.
• SMS Framework and Standards: Understanding the key elements of an SMS, and familiarizing with industry standards and guidelines for SMS evaluation.
• SMS Self-Assessment: Identifying strengths and weaknesses of the SMS, identifying areas for improvement, and setting goals and objectives for SMS improvement.
• SMS Audit and Inspection: Planning and conducting SMS audits, identifying non-compliance and risk issues, and evaluating the effectiveness of SMS controls.
• SMS Reporting and Communication: Communicating SMS evaluation results to management and employees, providing recommendations for improvement, and tracking and documenting progress.
• SMS Continuous Improvement: Implementing corrective actions, reviewing and revising SMS policies and procedures, and incorporating feedback and best practices.

Entry Requirements

Program Duration

This course is designed to help you reach your goals at your own pace and on your schedule. Instructional contact time must be a minimum of 8 hours. Most students intend to complete their studies via online learning within 1 month.

Examination

All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination which shall be taken online through AISP assigned portal. After successful completion of the examination, students will get their results immediately on their registered emails. This is an open-book exam and students are permitted to use a separate browser window to review course content while taking the exam. If you do not pass the examination you may retake the examination. Students are allowed to take an exam three times within one month. During this time, students should review the course material to improve their understanding.

Additional Information

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