The CSMS Written Plan
One of the most important end-results of the design and development phases when creating a CSMS is the written plan.
This is the formal document that contains all of the important information needed to deploy the CSMS.
It's important to note that you will not only write a plan for the overall CSMS, but you'll need to write a plan for each of the various programs within the CSMS as well. OK, this might be a little confusing, and even the language can get you tied up, so let's define a couple of terms:
Plan vs. Program
One of the most important end-results of the design and development phases when creating a CSMS is the written plan. This is the formal document that contains all of the important information needed to deploy the CSMS.
Plans Within Plans
The CSMS and each program within the CSMS should contain at least the following components:
- vision and mission statements,
- goals and objectives,
- roles and responsibilities, and
- programs, policies, processes, procedures, and practices.
Last, but not least, a formal CSMS plan should be written, approved, and signed by top management. We will discuss each of these components of the written plan throughout this module.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
3-2. One of the most important end-results of the development phases when creating a CSMS is the _____.
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