In Modern terms the “Safety” means freedom from harm and/or intolerable risks.
People, equipment, material and environment (P-E-M-E) are four major subsystems of the total organization which must interact properly to obtain effective safety, quality, production and cost control. These subsystems are four major sources of loss- and four major sources of control.
It is our job to try to prevent or control all kinds of losses. Well, preventing loss of life is certainly the most important and noble part of the safety function.
The professional management approach means exercising effective Controls over all activities to prevent accidents and minimize losses. It involves planning, organizing, leading, directing and controlling efforts to:
1. Identify all loss exposures.
2. Evaluate the risk of each exposure.
3. Develop plans and programs for control.
4. Manage implementation and control of the plans and programs.
5. Monitor and improve the whole process.
Safety primary goal is control of accidental loss .The essence of a management control system in use around the world is summarized by I-S-M-E-C: