OHS 718 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Change Control, Some Records, Management System
8 May 2020
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Unit 12 records, change control, and system audits. Introduction: records keeping program is significant for 2 reasons: Record keeping program: kinds of records, in what form, etc, 3 questions about each element of an ohs system. What are you required to do from the perspective of good management practice: some records are required. Implicitly by law refers to the idea that you cannot prove that one has done something unless the records are generated and maintained. Required to educate about hazards, but without records, how to know it happened: need to know the records needed that enhance order, clarity, and efficiency in the workplace. Might be important to have on hand: questions to know. Who owns the records? (hearing tests, company, insurance, worker?) Efficient retrieval of the records: 3 activities involving records. Lists or inventories of machinery, ppe, chemicals, floor plans, attendance lists for training. These are kept for reference or for legal reasons (evidence of due diligence)
