The Key Features & Content of a Health & Safety Policy

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In what 3 sections is a H&S Policy usually presented?

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General Statement of Intent
Organisation Section
Arrangements Section

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The organisation's philosophy in relation to the management of H&S
Indicates the chain of command for H&S management & identifies roles & responsibilities.
Outlines the arrangements that exist for the effective management of H&S in general terms (carrying out risk ass) & also deals with the management of specific issues (safety of visitors etc)

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT Aims: The statement of intent may recognise some general objectives that have to be achieved by the organisation, such as?

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THE STATEMENT OF INTENT will usually recognise that managers & workers at all levels have a part to play in implementing policy & will therefore clearly state that * must comply with the policy & that serious ** will be treated as disciplinary offences.

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THE GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT should be what?

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT Objectives: The statement may also set specific objectives or targets. Why are targets useful to an organisation?

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT Objections: What could possible targets set out relate to?

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Setting 'SMART' Objectives (Targets). When H&S objectives are set, those objectives should be SMART. Match the correct meaning to each part of the acronym.

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S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Achievable
R = Reasonable
T = Time-bound

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It can be done
within the timescale set & with the resources allocated
A deadline or timescale is set for completion of the objective
A clearly defined, precise objective
It is possible to measure achievement of (or towards) the target; usually by quantifying the objective

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THE ARRANGEMENTS section of a H&S policy deals with the general arrangements that exist to manage H&S & the arrangements that are specific to an individual organisation. Which of the following are general arrangements

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ARRANGEMENTS; Choose 6 more examples of General H&S management arrangements included in a H&S policy

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ARRANGEMENTS: Give examples of specific risks & problems within an organisation that may need detailed arrangements

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REVIEWING POLICY: a H&S policy should remain a 'live' document & should be reviewed regularly e.g. annually. However there are other circumstances that could give rise to reviews, such as?

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Review are undertaken to ensure that policies are current, dates of reviews should be recorded on the document

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Which of the following is a SMART objective?

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The correct answer is precisely defined, a number is given that allows easy measurement of success & a timescale has been allocated

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When setting H&S Objectives, consideration should be given to which of the following?

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functional level objectives on different levels could be achieved through setting & agreeing persona targets through job appraisal & review process

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Who's going to set the objectives?
How objectives will be set at each functional level
Legal & other requirements
Hazards & Risks
Technological options
Financial, operational & business requirements
Views of interested parties

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H&S objectives should integrate with these so that there is no conflict of interest
created must be taken into account when setting objectives. Otherwise the organisation may purse objectives that are irrelevant or trivial
In order for h&s objectives to be achievable, some level of consultation should take place with Employee (through their reps), supervisors, management, clients, landlords, co-occupiers, suppliers etc
objectives must recognise legal standards & other requirements (set by corporate policy, insurance comps etc)
Involvement of Snr Management, perhaps with guidance from H&S practitioners/Advisers
as tech changes, organisations should take advantage of it & set objections accordingly
need to be set at different levels or within different parts of the organisation in order to achieve organ.. goals

The Key Features & Content of a Health & Safety Policy

Question 1 of 1

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In what 3 sections is a H&S Policy usually presented?

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Match the policy section with the correct description

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General Statement of Intent

Organisation Section

Arrangements Section

The organisation's philosophy in relation to the management of H&S

Indicates the chain of command for H&S management & identifies roles & responsibilities.

Outlines the arrangements that exist for the effective management of H&S in general terms (carrying out risk ass) & also deals with the management of specific issues (safety of visitors etc)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT Aims: The statement of intent may recognise some general objectives that have to be achieved by the organisation, such as?

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THE STATEMENT OF INTENT will usually recognise that managers & workers at all levels have a part to play in implementing policy & will therefore clearly state that ***** ****** must comply with the policy & that serious ******** ** ****** will be treated as disciplinary offences.

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THE GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT should be what?

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT Objectives: The statement may also set specific objectives or targets. Why are targets useful to an organisation?

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF INTENT Objections: What could possible targets set out relate to?

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Setting 'SMART' Objectives (Targets). When H&S objectives are set, those objectives should be SMART. Match the correct meaning to each part of the acronym.

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S = Specific

M = Measurable

A = Achievable

R = Reasonable

T = Time-bound

It can be done

within the timescale set & with the resources allocated

A deadline or timescale is set for completion of the objective

A clearly defined, precise objective

It is possible to measure achievement of (or towards) the target; usually by quantifying the objective

THE ARRANGEMENTS section of a H&S policy deals with the general arrangements that exist to manage H&S & the arrangements that are specific to an individual organisation. Which of the following are general arrangements

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ARRANGEMENTS; Choose 6 more examples of General H&S management arrangements included in a H&S policy

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ARRANGEMENTS: Give examples of specific risks & problems within an organisation that may need detailed arrangements

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REVIEWING POLICY: a H&S policy should remain a 'live' document & should be reviewed regularly e.g. annually. However there are other circumstances that could give rise to reviews, such as?

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Explanation

Which of the following is a SMART objective?

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When setting H&S Objectives, consideration should be given to which of the following?

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Match the following with the correct description

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Explanation

Who's going to set the objectives?

How objectives will be set at each functional level

Legal & other requirements

Hazards & Risks

Technological options

Financial, operational & business requirements

Views of interested parties

H&S objectives should integrate with these so that there is no conflict of interest

created must be taken into account when setting objectives. Otherwise the organisation may purse objectives that are irrelevant or trivial

In order for h&s objectives to be achievable, some level of consultation should take place with Employee (through their reps), supervisors, management, clients, landlords, co-occupiers, suppliers etc

objectives must recognise legal standards & other requirements (set by corporate policy, insurance comps etc)

Involvement of Snr Management, perhaps with guidance from H&S practitioners/Advisers

THE STATEMENT OF INTENT will usually recognise that managers & workers at all levels have a part to play in implementing policy & will therefore clearly state that * must comply with the policy & that serious ** will be treated as disciplinary offences.