Management

UNIT 1: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT AND MONITORING

  • Importance of the ‘Check’ component in PDCA cycle.

  • Performance measurement and monitoring types.

  • Comprehensive performance measurement and monitoring plan compilation.

  • Incident reporting and investigation process including root cause analysis.

  • Corrective and preventive actions for system non-conformances.

  • Role of audits in the PDCA cycle.

  • ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 as blueprints for HSE management systems.

  • Importance and attributes of HSE management review as part of PDCA.

  • Continuous improvement is essential in HSE management systems.

MODULE OUTCOMES

  • Insight into effort for effective checking and corrective actions.

  • Critical thinking on HSE system reviews by management.

  • Importance of continual improvement in HSE sustainability.

CORE ISSUES

  • Definitions/importance of monitoring and measurement.

  • Types/forms of HSE monitoring.

  • Control evaluations and incident principles.

  • Process analysis of incident investigation.

  • Audit significance and distinctions.

  • Management Review guidelines.

UNIT 2: INCIDENT AND NON-CONFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

  • Definitions: Incidents cause injury/illness, non-conformity is failure to meet requirements.

  • Emphasis on using 'incident' over 'accident' to stress responsibility.

  • Incidents should trigger corrective action processes.

  • Lack of control leads to incidents.

  • Control types: Pre-contact (prevention), Contact (impact reduction), Post-contact (loss limitation).

  • Investigations should focus on root causes to prevent future occurrences.

  • Planning and teamwork are crucial in incident investigations.

  • Incident costing: Classify costs into insured (medical, compensation) and uninsured (training, legal, etc.).

UNIT 3: AUDITS

  • Definition: Audits benchmark existing systems against standards.

  • Differentiate between first party (internal), second party (supplier), and third party (external) audits.

  • Purpose: Improve risk management, reveal non-conformances, and assure compliance.

  • Features: Audits must be systematic, evidence-based, and objective.

  • Internal audits need regular execution and coverage of all management system elements.

  • External audits are usually for certification and involve detailed preparations.

UNIT 4: MANAGEMENT REVIEW

  • Management review ensures continuing effectiveness of the HSE management system.

  • Should address governance, risk, policy, incident statistics, and continual improvement.

  • Focus on fulfilling the organisation’s HSE needs and addressing changes.

UNIT 5: CONTINUAL IMPROVMENT

  • Defined as recurring activities to enhance performance.

  • Fundamental to HSE management, aiming for compliance and best practices.

  • Enables sustainable HSE management and addresses organizational issues effectively.