Health, Safety and Environment - International Labour Organization

Manual 3:HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTFOR WORKER HS&E REPRESENTATIVESManagement’s ResponsibilitiesManagement responsibilities are covered by International Conventions andoften by National Laws on health, safety and the environment.The key elements of successful management are as follows:Policy developmentEffective management demands a comprehensive health, safety andenvironment policy that conveys the general intentions, approach andobjectives of an organisation.OrganisingOrganising is the process of designing and establishing the responsibilitiesof managers and individuals, thus creating the necessary structures tomanage health, safety and the environment effectively. Managementshould be able to create a culture and climate that promotes workerinvolvement and commitment at all levels.Planning and implementingPlanning is essential for the effective implementation of any policy. Itinvolves: setting clear objectives developing and maintaining performance standards and systemscontrol defining, developing and maintaining policies placing health, safety and the environment as a factor in all businessdecisionsAs part of planning and implementing, employers should: identify hazards evaluate risks identify the steps that are necessary to effectively remove or reduce therisks monitor performanceMeasuring performanceManagement can continually improve HS&E by maintaining and improvingperformance against pre-determined plans and standards.Auditing and reviewing performanceThese activities enable management to evaluate performance, and takeappropriate measures to further develop their health, safety andenvironment policies.118 Health, Safety and EnvironmentA Series of Trade Union EducationManuals for Agricultural Workers