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Document ID (ISN)77467
CIS number 01-1393
ISSN - Serial title 0212-1050 - Mapfre seguridad
Year 2001
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Rubio Romero J.C.
Title Audits of occupational hazard prevention systems
Original title Las auditorías de los sistemas de prevención de riesgos laborales [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information 2nd Quarter 2001, Vol.21, No.82, p.3-13. Illus. 30 ref.
Abstract Audits for controlling occupational hazard management systems are derived from accounting and quality audits. This article defines the concept of safety audits and distinguishes between audits that are required by law and voluntary audits, such as those that are conducted with a view of obtaining certification or accreditation, based on standards or management models. The article reviews various existing standards and presents the ILO guidelines for occupational safety and health management systems.
Descriptors (primary) plant safety and health organization; safety audits
Descriptors (secondary) legal aspects; approval; ILO; Spain
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceSpain
Subject(s)
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Safety supervision