Monitoring and measuring equipment for occupational health and safety purposes
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Enghabashy
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*Any of equipment or devices relevant OHS measures ,i.e.: if the allowed noise is 80 db through 8 hours shift hence that's type of measuring to check the work environment is adequate ' OHS M system '
*if you evaluate your work environment relating to noise ' as example the using device of measuring noise " db " ' & if it's done by your self ; your device should comply with verification / calibration as controlling of results validity ,
*another parameter for evaluating work environment ' it could be the light ' if the light is adequate to the nature of the work' "it's proportion to accurate work/ normal work/ inspection& testing work / drafting ; drawing & design office work , --etc.,-- the light could be checked by candle / lux meter -- therefore the device should be checked for verification / calibration to validate the results of measuring
* if all measuring activities are the responsibility of external party who responsible to evaluate your work environment according to law/ act; hence the calibration are part of their duties ' they are the owners of process & the owners of the relevant devices
*if you evaluate your work environment relating to noise ' as example the using device of measuring noise " db " ' & if it's done by your self ; your device should comply with verification / calibration as controlling of results validity ,
*another parameter for evaluating work environment ' it could be the light ' if the light is adequate to the nature of the work' "it's proportion to accurate work/ normal work/ inspection& testing work / drafting ; drawing & design office work , --etc.,-- the light could be checked by candle / lux meter -- therefore the device should be checked for verification / calibration to validate the results of measuring
* if all measuring activities are the responsibility of external party who responsible to evaluate your work environment according to law/ act; hence the calibration are part of their duties ' they are the owners of process & the owners of the relevant devices
Examples: gas meters, radiation detectors and monitoring, fire detectors, etc....
armani
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OK, this kind of equipment is understandable .... but what about another kind?
I mean, e.g. check-lists used for internal controls or questionnaires used for gathering feedback from employees can be classified as monitoring and measuring equipment for OHS?
After all, I can use them to evaluate effectiveness of operational controls, can I?
I mean, e.g. check-lists used for internal controls or questionnaires used for gathering feedback from employees can be classified as monitoring and measuring equipment for OHS?
After all, I can use them to evaluate effectiveness of operational controls, can I?
Enghabashy
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* the needs and expectations of workers as interested parties; they are part of context & communicating of information regarding potential cause of harm/HAZ---the exposure or hazardous situations should be addressed , these info. could be raised from workers , ' including incidents ; near miss, internal complaints , emergency situations ,the relevant risks & opportunity should be also scheduled accordingly for the setting the required controls& OHS programs
*it's more useful for participation of decision-making to involve workers’ representatives
*it's more useful for participation of decision-making to involve workers’ representatives
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Armani, it is only towards the end of article 9.1.1 that real "equipments" (their calibration) for physical measurement or monitoring are also mentioned in addition. But this article requires first and foremost processes for monitoring, measuring, analyzing and evaluating the performance, effectiveness/efficiency of the OH&SMS. There is no idea of hardware in these processes...
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Armani, it is only towards the end of article 9.1.1 that real "equipments" (their calibration) for physical measurement or monitoring are also mentioned in addition. But this article requires first and foremost processes for monitoring, measuring, analyzing and evaluating the performance, effectiveness/efficiency of the OH&SMS. There is no idea of hardware in these processes...
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That would be a nonsensical interpretation, in my opinion.
Randy
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No and as Sidney said "nonsensical" and as I'll say, worthless exercise other than to gather information on perception, and that's it.
Wanna evaluate effectiveness? Look at the number of injuries & illnesses caused by workplace conditions, the more there are the less effective. This isn't rocket science.
Monitoring & measuring equipment directly relates to those "physical" conditions or hazards that can cause injuries/illness (acute or chronic) within a workplace.
To fully understand you need to refer to specific national guidance (regulations) and look into some industrial hygiene training...Which you can't get here.
I agree that this example is not what the standard is asking for in this clause. What industry are you in?
armani
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I am in railway transport....but that doesn't matter, I think.
So, basically, u are saying that measuring and monitoring progress toward achievement of OHS objectives and effectiveness of operational controls, training , workers participation , internal audit etc. - is not an indicator of effectiveness of OHS mgm. system?? Because for measuring and monitoring these the equipment u suggested is not used (not always, anyway).
So, basically, u are saying that measuring and monitoring progress toward achievement of OHS objectives and effectiveness of operational controls, training , workers participation , internal audit etc. - is not an indicator of effectiveness of OHS mgm. system?? Because for measuring and monitoring these the equipment u suggested is not used (not always, anyway).
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