With the launched of the Code of Practice on Chief Executives and Board of Directors WSH Duties what should an Workplace and Health professional do?
Singapore Standard Code of Practices and other applicable legal requirements and guidelines are legal binding that is must comply with their associated legal requirement.
Review Code of Practice on Chief Executives and Board of Directors WSH Duties for its requirement and carrying out documentation review of the Safety and Health Management System (SHMS) to identify the lapses and close the gaps .
Remember the onus of responsibility and accountability of an organization Workplace Safety and Health standards now falls on either the CEO or Board of Directors. and they must be involved in all aspects of Workplace Safety and Health management systems which shall include but not restricted to:
- WSH Policy Development
- WSH roles and responsibilities
- WSH training
- WSH objectives
- WSH program
- WSH Inspection and Employee Engagement
- WSH Standards for Contractor / Supplier Qualification
- WSH Recognition Program and more
Here is sample of WSH Audit checklist
