| Document ID (ISN) | 101033 |
| CIS number |
03-246 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0815-6409 - Journal of Occupational Health and Safety - Australia and New Zealand |
| Year |
2002 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Pearse W. |
| Title |
Club Zero: Implementing OHSMS in small to medium fabricated metal companies |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 2002, Vol.18, No.4, p.347-356. 21 ref. |
| Abstract |
The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of occupational safety and health management systems (OSHMS) in small- to medium-size metal manufacturing companies. The study included the design and implementation of an OSHMS in 17 companies active in this sector. An innovative aspect of the project included the formation of a network of participating companies. The results indicated that for some companies, OSHMS are applicable and improvements can be gained in OHS management. The role and effectiveness of networking was not independently assessed; however, some participants found that it provided a useful form of access to scarce OHS resources. The study provides practical information about how an OSHMS may be improved in small- to medium-size companies. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
small enterprises; plant safety and health organization; metalworking industry |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
programme evaluation; cooperation; role of management |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Australia |
| Subject(s) |
Generalities
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Small and medium-sized enterprises
Metalworking industry
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