Management's General Responsibilities
Review the SEMS program at specified intervals and at least annually, to determine if it continues to be suitable, adequate and effective by addressing:
- the possible need for changes to policy, objectives, and other elements of the program in light of program audit results, changing circumstances
- the commitment to continual improvement
- formally document the observations, conclusions and recommendations of that review
Develop and endorse written safety and environmental policies and organizational structure that define responsibilities, authorities, and lines of communication required to implement the SEMS program.
Use personnel with expertise in:
- identifying safety hazards
- environmental impacts
- optimizing operations
- developing safe work practices
- developing training programs, and
- investigating incidents
Ensure that facilities are designed, constructed, maintained, monitored, and operated in a manner compatible with applicable industry codes, consensus standards, and generally accepted practice as well as in compliance with all applicable governmental regulations.
Ensure that management of safety hazards and environmental impacts is an integral part of the design, construction, maintenance, operation, and monitoring of each facility.
Ensure that suitably trained and qualified personnel are employed to carry out all aspects of the SEMS program.
Ensure that the SEMS program is maintained and kept up to date by means of periodic audits to ensure effective performance.
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2-2. When should management review the SEMS program to determine if it continues to be suitable, adequate, and effective?
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