Table 1.

Elements of SMS

NumberSMS elementsDescriptionsSource
1Hazard identificationA process to identify a situation or behaviour that has the potential to cause injury or illness to people, damage to equipment or harm to the environment.McKinnon (2019) 
2Safety inspectionA process that is carried out to identify hazardous conditions and for the modification of any such conditions at regular intervals or as appropriate.Yiu et al. (2018) 
3OHS training on sitesA process of instructing or teaching personnel to work safely without causing any hazards that might lead to accidents.Yiu et al. (2018) 
4Safe work proceduresA systematic series of specific steps that guide personnel to work safely through a task from start to finish.Alli (2008) 
5Risk assessment planA systematic process of evaluating the potential risks associated with the hazards that might cause harm to people in the workplace.McKinnon (2019) 
6Safety reporting systemA systematic process of filling of reports and collection of information on safety deficiencies in the workplace.McKinnon (2019) 
7Toolbox talkAn informal group meeting or discussion that focuses on a particular safety problem.Alli (2008) 
8OHS policyAn organisational, documented statement of commitment to protecting the health and safety of employees, as well as the surrounding community.Yiu et al. (2018); McKinnon (2019) 

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