The production and use of chemicals frequently involves the handling of hazardous materials. Experience built up by chemical manufacturers and users over many years has established methods of working which, when correctly applied, reduce the risks involved to acceptable levels. Major companies in the process industries have found that the safety, health and environmental aspects of their operations can be further improved if the individual procedures are integrated into a management system.

Safety is an important aspect of everyday business operations. It can have an impact on the operations of an enterprise as well as the wellbeing of the workers. Literature shows that SMEs face extra problems in this area due to limited resources and lack of knowledge. A potential accident on the premises, in many cases, has devastating consequences. SMEs make up the vast majority of private companies in the EU and beyond. Despite the importance of the issue, the information found in literature is scattered and often not aimed at SMEs. This book aims to gather the latest information and become the full reference point for designing and adopting an appropriate safety strategy for SMEs.

"This book addresses the issues of HRM in SMEs by providing a channel of communication to disseminate knowledge; including management philosophies, culture, and management practices"--Provided by publisher.

Small and medium sized enterprises constitute the vast majority of businesses in most developed economies. Although a large number of people are employed in such organizations, research and practice in occupational health and safety has largely ignored the unique challenges of this sector. In this highly relevant book, international experts in the field summarize existing knowledge and identify the best practices for enhancing occupational health and safety in small and medium sized enterprises. The authors specifically identify solutions that are appropriate for small businesses. Covering a full range of topics from traditional safety to psychosocial health, this insightful book will appeal to multidisciplinary audience, including researchers and graduate students in occupational health psychology; academics in the area of small business; practicing occupational health psychologists; as well as small business owners.

Whilst companies recognize they face a dynamic, demanding business environment, it is essential for them to maintain and improve safety performance. Papers from this 2000 one-day conference show how senior managers from process industries ensure that the experience and expertise is shared.

WHS: A Management Guide is a digital-only resource that looks beyond the current understanding of work health and safety to understand how workplaces can be shaped to fit human needs. It caters to future WHS managers while also providing a practical introduction to WHS for all students. Taking a humanist approach to WHS, the content goes beyond the risk-management model of physical safety to take into account the larger perspective of human health needs, including psychological and social. This cross-sector resource blends the requirements of academic, vocational and industry training, mapping to BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. Available only on the MindTap platform, WHS: A Management Guide, 6e is full of innovative resources to support critical thinking, and help your students move from memorisation to mastery! Includes: - WHS: A Management Guide eBook - In-depth case studies with questions that help students to apply chapter concepts to the workplace - Concept clip videos recap core processes and concepts from the chapter, supporting student understanding of WHS terminology and concepts - ‘In your workplace’ scenarios with questions prompt students to consider the challenges of various WHS situations - Revision quizzes, ‘Check your understanding’ questions, 'What do you think?' polling activities, and more Learn more about the online tools cengage.com.au/mindtap

Although often taken for granted, safety doesn’t just happen. It requires a deep understanding of the principles of safety culture that then must be applied in all of your actions. Safety Management in a Competitive Business Environment discusses the meaning of the culture of safety in all areas of industrial manufacturing, focusing on risk management preventative measures. It explores the new and emerging risks and underlines the significance of effective education methods as prerequisites for acquiring appropriate risk management skills. The book provides an integrated and systematic point of view on the field of occupational health and safety management, safety of machines and machinery, and certain complex technologies. It touches on civil safety as a part of safety culture in the sense of national culture—an area that is now becoming very topical. The author details the risk assessment methods available and the many factors that come into play such as deterioration due to ageing, construction issues, and workplace noise, to name just a few. He also covers the importance of education for risk management professionals of all levels and the integration of safety related to industrial technology and civil security into comprehensive safety and security. The culture of safety provides space for adopting principles leading to risk minimization or, in some areas, risk elimination. It creates a legal basis for obligatory application of risk management methods adjusted to particular work environment, technology, and machinery. This book demonstrates how risk management systems form component parts of comprehensive managerial systems, especially in integration with quality management systems. It gives you the tools necessary for systematic management of traditional and emerging risks in the man–machine–environment system, especially in industrial technologies.