Auditing systems: CHASE at British Waterways

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An evaluation of British Waterways' use of the proprietary audit package C-CHASE helps perceive the advantages and disadvantages of such a method. The package's 12 questions cover issues such as legal requirements and resources, emergencies and special cases and people. The support of the correct kind of health and safety management systems is essential for the effectiveness of the audit. There is danger of competition between different units leading to distortion in answers. British Waterways has reached a stage where some of the questions have become irrelevant and it is planning to move to a customized S-CHASE package.

Evaluation, British Waterways

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The impact of business restructuring on safety

Article Abstract:

Decentralization, restructuring, and management devolution in businesses can have an impact on workplace health and safety. Although reorganizations can lead to some improvements in accident rates, one study indicates layoffs of key staff and poor implementation planning can create safety problems. The report also discusses proper safety management within delayered companies or in businesses that add contractors as part of their restructuring. A strong managerial commitment to maintaining safety is an important component of managing change during a business restructuring.

Safety and security measures, Decentralization (Management)

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Auditing systems: Quality Safety Audit at Hoechst

Article Abstract:

Hoechst's use of RoSPA's Quality Safety Audit (QSA) at its UK locations demonstrated the need for organizations to be particular in their choice of auditing systems. The QSA package was designed to monitor an organization's compliance with Health and Safety Executive's guidance. QSA should be conducted by auditors who have the requisite training. The package, with 700 questions, focuses on the need for a proper management system more than on the inspection of actual implementation and this made it relevant for Hoecsht.

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