Safety Management Systems

DEVELOPMENT & REVISION

What is a Safety Management System (SMS)? It is a system that includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, and maintaining the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Process, and often are part of an overall integrated management system (IMS).

The primary objectives of Safety Management Systems (SMS’s) are to eliminate loss causing events, ensure external and internal customer satisfaction, comply with regulatory requirements, and maximize productivity through safe operations. An SMS is not just documentation. They provide a systematic means of ensuring safe operation for facilities, by managing control measures in a comprehensive and integrated manner.

No particular management system model is correct or best; but it is generally recognized that sound management systems are all fundamentally similar. Compliance with laws and regulations usually do not require a particular standard or format to be used. However, utilizing a proven standard may assist companies by providing a sound foundation for their Safety Management System.

It should be noted that in today’s world many companies have expanded their management systems to include Security. These management systems, while retaining the precepts of a Safety Management System, are commonly known as Health, Safety, and Environmental and Security (HSES) Management Systems (HSES-MS).

Terra Marique Risk Management Ltd. (TMRM Ltd.) has a wealth of experience in developing Safety Management Systems and can advise clients on the best way forward. We adhere to the adage “Don’t proliferate”. Too often companies create massive health and safety procedures that are unwieldy and so prescriptive that it is impossible to comply with all them. TMRM Ltd. delivers management systems that are truly functional and regulatory compliant.

Alex C. Bowman
Panyu Field Superintendent

“Alastair is your consummate HSE professional, culturally sensitive, excellent communicator
both orally and written, knowledgeable and totally reliable.”

JW Chapman
OIM Panyu 5-1

“Alastair Campbell(s)…original Job Description was HSE Advisor to the platform Offshore Installation Manager and mentor to the National Safety Officers…he was seconded to the onshore HSE Department for review and implementation of HSE Management System Policies & Procedures… It is my opinion that he has performed these additional duties…extremely well. This was a major contribution to the installation and commissioning of the facilities without incurring any LTA…”

A. “Tony” Brunet
Marine Barge Operations Manager

“ [Alastair’s] method of teaching and training was unsurpassed as I found him to be a very good communicator… I have had the opportunity to work very closely with him in his role as HSES Manager…He has been invaluable in managing and heading our HSES Team by giving them purpose and direction. He understands and manages all aspects of working in a diverse and demanding culture in a very professional way. In our organization this is a particularly strong value to bring to any role.”

Yang You Qin
Nanhai Tiao Zhan

“…I have been a fire marshal on FPS for 6 years. In China we have a saying, “Walk with three persons, one could be a teacher”. You are the best safety trainer I have met…. I get a lot of knowledge and fresh ideas, thank you very much.”

Frank T Keough
Senior Director QHSES

“…He has a very strong background in competency based training and was instrumental in assisting me to elevate the Asia Pacific (APAC) training delivery from mediocre to first class. On a posting to our Marine Base in the Caspian, he demonstrated his ability to lead a group of personnel … in receiving the 2007 McDermott Annual HSES Presidents Award for three years of operation without a recordable injury.”

J. Heatherington
P. Eng, Engineering Division

“This is a thanks for your efforts in our Advanced Drilling Management Course. As I expected, your efforts were quite successful. It is a nice feeling to be able to call you out and trust you to do an excellent job…reports were that it was top notch. Several of the students said it was the most interesting lecture.”