 The responsibility for implementing the policies and procedures of a company (other than where it is a very small one), will involve a number of individuals and groups.
As an example, a Safety Policy will contain, amongst its other constituent parts, the arrangements for its implementation and communication to all members of the workforce.
That is to say it briefly sets out who is responsible for the various parts of the Policy, and what is expected of them.
This will ultimately involve everyone in the organisation, all of whom must take ownership at their particular level. This will ensure that the aims and objectives for securing a safe and healthy working environment, as set out in your Safety Policy, are both achieved and maintained.
However it must be appreciated that responsibilities may vary in line with each individual’s position within the company. Those in supervisory and managerial positions will have added responsibilities for health and safety, because they manage people. It is they who will need to take the lead role in this particular part of the process, not only by monitoring implementation but interpreting and advising also.
Everyone with a defined responsibility must be aware of it, and of what is expected of them, in order that they can fulfill it. This can sometimes be difficult to put into practice as there are a great many things to consider and to then instigate.
Yet, the need for an enthusiastic and professional approach, which conveys the keenness of the management and supervisors cannot be over emphasized. This conveys at the outset the intent of the company they represent to develop a positive culture, and motivates others to follow.
Riskmonitor can help with any and every part of this extremely important element of successful health and safety within the workplace. RAMIS is a powerful and professional tool which signals the intent of management in a definite and positive manner.
Its ease of use will readily appeal to those on the ‘functional’ side of risk assessment.
The immediacy of the information it provides will appeal greatly to everyone in a managerial or supervisory role.
At Director or Board level the availability of reports and information, will ensure that the right people are aware of the progress that is being made, and/or of any needs that must be addressed.
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