Element 1 – Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety

Managing health and safety prevents accidents, injuries, and ill-health.

It also supports legal compliance, lowers costs, and improves productivity and reputation.

Element 2 – How Management System Should Look Like

A good safety management system includes policy, organization, planning, implementation, and review.

It ensures health and safety are structured, systematic, and continuously improved.

Element 3 – Managing Risk: Understanding People and Processes

Risk management involves identifying hazards, assessing risks, and applying controls.

It also considers human behavior, training, procedures, and communication to reduce errors.

Element 4 – Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring

Monitoring checks whether controls and procedures are working effectively.

Both active (inspections, audits) and reactive (accident reports) methods are used.

Element 5 – Physical and Psychological Health

Covers noise, vibration, radiation, stress, fatigue, and mental wellbeing issues.

Employers must control exposure and support workers’ physical and mental health.

Element 6 – Musculoskeletal Health

Focuses on preventing injuries related to posture, manual handling, and repetitive tasks.

Ergonomics, proper lifting techniques, and workplace design help reduce risks.

Element 7 – Chemical and Biological Agents

Hazards include toxic chemicals, dusts, fumes, and biological agents like bacteria and viruses.

Control measures include ventilation, PPE, safe storage, and correct handling procedures.

Element 8 – General Workplace Issues

Includes slip, trip, fall hazards, lighting, temperature, housekeeping, and welfare facilities.

Good workplace design and maintenance improve safety and comfort.

Element 9 – Work Equipment

Ensures machinery, tools, and equipment are safe, well-maintained, and used correctly.

Training, guarding systems, and inspections help prevent mechanical injuries.

Element 10 – Fire

Covers fire hazards, ignition sources, and fuel control.

Fire risk assessments, detection systems, evacuation plans, and extinguishers minimize fire risks.

Element 11 – Electricity

Electrical hazards include shocks, burns, and fires caused by faulty equipment or poor maintenance.

Regular inspections, safe practices, and correct isolation procedures protect workers.