Safety & Health Management System (SHMS) of Construction Projects (PowerPoint PPTX Slide Deck)

The construction industry in the world is considered to be one of the most dangerous industries, claiming each year the lives of many workers. The purpose of this document is to assess the existence and extent of application of safety practices by contractors, management commitment to safety, implementation challenges and opportunities for enhancing safe practices.

This document includes a powerful methodology that allows each company to tailor their own system and formulate safety procedures and rules applicable to their own work operations and work environments.

Workplace injuries are preventable. A SHMS is your best defense against workplace injuries.
An effective SHMS should have these key elements:

? Management Commitment and Planning
? Employee Involvement
? Worksite Analysis
? Hazard Prevention and Control
? Safety and Health Training

This systematic approach integrates occupational safety and health objectives into the company's organizational structure.