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What is Safe System of Work?


A safe system of work or some call it safe working system is a step by step procedure or method for carrying out work or task with the consideration of hazards and risks involve. It also defines safe methods and control measures to ensure the exposures of hazards is reduces and risks is minimized. 

Why we need the Safe System of Work?


Of course the main reason why we need a safe system of work is to prevent accident due to human error. It prevents employees to cut corners when doing work or task and rush through work which contributes to sloppiness which then contributes to accidents. It also safeguard the employer from legal prosecution when accident happen due to irresponsible acts of the employees.
 

Five (5) steps in developing a safe system of work;


1. Assessing the work or task

    When assessing the work or task in your workplace or site, you may consider;

  • What are the plant and equipment, machines, substances, electrical source use?
  • Who is responsible for the work or task?
  • Where the work or task is carried out?
  • How is the work or task is carried out?

2. Identify the hazards


    Once you have identified and assessed the work or task in your workplace, the second step is to
    identify the hazard. This can be done by conducting a 'Risk Assessment'. The 'Risk Assessment'
    conducted should lay out the;
  • possible causes of harm
  • likelihood of that harm occurrence
  • safeguarding measures

3. Develop the system (safe method)

    Different work or task requires different safe system of work depending on the level of risks
    involved. Low risk work or task may not require a written instruction, it is sufficient to follow
    general sets of safety rules and regulations. Meanwhile for high risk work or task, it is require to
    have a written permit to work system. For example working in Confined Spaces.

4. Implement the system 

    After a safe system of work have been developed, it is important to present the system by
    conducting training on the system to the employee. Regular communication must be carried out
    to ensure that the employee understand their responsibility and commitment to help employer
    reduce accidents in workplace.
   

5. Monitoring the system 

     Periodic checking must be carried out to ensure the the system remains appropriate to the work
     or task and it is being fully complied with to contribute to the effectiveness of the system.




Fill in and complete 'Permit to Work' before job start






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