OHS Knowledge Areas in Manufacturing

817: Supply chain safety

The manufacturing supply chain is a complex system. It ranges from the management of incoming raw materials, products, and supplies that are used in operations, the use of contractors or subcontractors, to the eventual delivery of products to the customer. OHS hazards and risks can be introduced to the workplace at various stages of the supply chain; Many materials, products, and supplies used in manufacturing operations are internationally sourced, making it important to understand import and export safety standards within the supply chain. It is important that the OHS professional understands the limits of their own knowledge and understands when it is necessary to bring in additional expertise.

In order to act as an effective resource in their workplace, the OHS professional should be familiar with:

– Legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards that pertain to supply chain safety
– The hazards and risks associated with complex supply chains
– Tools, resources, and procedures that can be used to mitigate risk

Prerequisite

None

References in Other Frameworks

BCRSP: EPRF8; INSHPO: A5, B6, OHS BoK; IOSH: 4.5

Understand and Remember

– Relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards that pertain to supply chain safety
– How to identify supply chain safety hazards and risks in a workplace
– Effective controls for supply chain safety in the workplace

Apply and Analyze

– Identify specific supply chain safety hazards and risks in a workplace
– Identify opportunities for changes to workplace procedures or controls and make recommendations
– Communicate recommendations and their rationale to workers and managers
– Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new or changing supply chain safety hazards and risks
– Provide training in safe operating procedures for supply chain safety

Evaluate and Create

– Conduct a hazard and risk assessment
– Conduct a review of the supply chain safety management processes in a workplace
– Identify areas of excellence
– Identify areas of (non)compliance
– Identify opportunities for improvement
– Conduct a training needs analysis
– Develop workplace training for safe operating procedures for supply chain safety
– Develop safety resources for newly introduced supply chain safety or previously unidentified hazards or risks
– Develop and maintain a supply chain safety management program

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