Goals and Objectives
An effective CSMS will include stated goals and objectives.
First, it's good to initially develop general goals or "wishes" for your construction safety. Take a look at the following general goals that would be included in the CSMS:
- Designate a qualified safety person to coordinate the program.
- Plan for safety by using a written Job Safety Analysis.
- Make regular job site safety inspections and conduct health monitoring.
- Follow safety procedures and rules.
- Provide on-going safety training.
- Enforce safety rules and use appropriate discipline.
Safety objectives are measurable and more specific in terms of results. Here are some examples of operational safety objectives:
- "Increase the number of safety suggestions submitted each month to at least 15 by July 31st."
- "Reduce the number of back injuries in the warehouse by 70% by the end of 1997."
- "Lower our workers compensation rate to .9 by the end of the calendar year."
You can find out more on constructing safety goals and objectives in course 833 Developing a Construction Safety Management System (CSMS).
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-5. Crooked Branch Construction is updating its Construction Safety Management System (CSMS). The statement, "Our demolition crew will reduce the number of back injuries by 50% by the end of the year," is an example of _____.
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