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Integrate Systems and Provide Resources Support deployment of an effective SMS & integrate safety into the business Expectation 1 2 3 4 5 Effectiveness of SMS to implement all elements of the SMS so that it that meets basic standards. Implements all elements of the SMS so that it that meets basic standards. Establishes a SMS that includes best practices. Regularly (e.g., quarterly) reviews SMS effectiveness and plans improvements. Systematically improves SMS. SMS focus Inconsistently attends to fundamental elements of the SMS when new programs are implemented. Consistently attends to fundamental elements of the SMS as well as new programs. Maintains fundamental elements of the SMS as well as new programs. Integrates new programs into existing SMS. Maintains fundamental SMS elements integrating new programs. Support deployment of an effective SMS & integrate safety into the business. Cont. Assures that contractors meet SMS standards Sometimes hires contractors that do not meet minimum standards for safety management. Hires only with contractors who meet minimum SMS requirements. Meets regularly with contractors to discuss their SMS. Works with contractors to improve their SMSs and adopt best practices. & verifies that contractors are improving SMSs, allocating competent resources, & integrating safety in their business planning. Supports of “Just Culture” Criticizes those who report near misses that the person reporting has been involved in. Uses the Just Culture decision tree as designed Makes efforts to assure all employees that the Just Culture process is fair. Rely on competent resources Assurance of competency Assigns employees to safety-critical roles without assuring they are qualified, willing, or capable. Describes training necessary for employees to work safely. Releases employees for required training. Assures that employees attend recommended training. Verifies that employees have the knowledge and skills to do their work safely.
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