Keeping work environment safe and reliable is an important aspect, which should not be neglected.
To eliminate workplace hazards, it is important to keep premises, machines, equipment etc. safe. Equipment plays an equal role when it comes to safety. Many big accidents have been reported in the past owing to failure of safety equipment, that is although there were “safety equipment but did not work when they were really needed”.
While undertaking any task, safety should be given the prime importance.
Talking particularly about EHS, a Permit to Work System works as a safeguard ensuring formal authorization and validation while carrying out any hazardous work. PTW certifies that all the components for a safe work system are recognized before a high risk work commences, thus minimizing and controlling the risk to individuals and the installation.
There are many tasks to be taken care of and managed. Task management and associated activities for Environment Health and Safety department in any plant (construction, industrial manufacturing etc.) are numerous and sometimes hectic to be managed. These activities are so important that even the leadership team is on toes to know the status of all the actions carried out, what are the corrective and preventive actions implemented etc.?