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Canadian Standards Association Z1000, OHS Management Systems Dave Shanahan – Project Manager
Canadian Standards Association
Occupational Health & Safety Standards Program
CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
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Independent. Not-for-profit.
Standards touch us all, each day
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Leader in developing standards for more than 80 years
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Serving business, industry, consumers and government
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9,000 members More than 2,600 published standards
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CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION
• • • Standards developed by: about 9,000 volunteers from all walks of life Consensus approach, so no one interest group dominates Referenced by governments and industry associations
Consensus Standards and Guidelines
“Making standards work for People and Business”
Voluntary Consensus Standards
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Motivation for compliance: Due diligence Reduced liability Recognition by regulatory authorities (doing the “right things”)
Maintenance & Support Consensus Development Process Organize Committee Notice of Intent Published Standard Building Consensus a commitment to Value and Integrity Develop Drafts Procedural Approval Public Review Technical Approval Consensus Draft
Our Principles
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Strike a balance:
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principle of diversity
- no one group dominates -
principle of consensus
- satisfy the needs of those concerned about a particular topic
CSA Seminar Programs
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OHS Management (Z1000) Machinery Safeguarding (Z432) Fall Protection (Z259 Series) Respiratory Protection (Z94.4) Accident Investigation (Z796) Office Ergonomics (Z412)
Our Prime Motivator
Z1000 – Technical Committee
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Equal Representation Among Three Stakeholder Groups: Business, Labour, and Regulators
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Specifically Excluded: 3 rd Party Certification Bodies
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Limited Associate (non-voting) Membership – OHS Experts, Safety Groups, Consultants
CSA Z1000 Development
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2004 - 2005: Development of Draft Standard 2005 – 3 rd Qtr: Public Review of Draft 2005 – 4 th Qtr: Final Approval by Technical Committee March 2006 – CSA Z1000 Published June 2006 – Available in French Sept. 2006 – National Standard of Canada Future: Self-assessment Tool OHS Management Seminars Other Compliance Aids
CSA Z1000 Occupational Health & Safety Management
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SCOPE Creates a framework for facilitating the improvement of organizations’ OHS performance. Establishes basic requirements for an effective occupational health and safety management system, including management system documentation.
Designed for use by organizations of all types and sizes.
Harmonized with existing standards to facilitate acceptance and use.
Consistency with Other Standards
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ANSI Z10 - 2004 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (Draft)
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ILO – OSH 2001 Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems
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ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (CSA)
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OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Specification
Foundational Standard Security Standards Products & Service Standards Environmental Standards Emergency Preparedness Standards Z1000 Community Safety Standards Infra structure Standards
CSA Z1000 Occupational Health & Safety Management Content
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No “new” concepts. Well recognized elements.
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Represents best practices from across Canada.
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Identifies Canadian OHS resources.
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Not simply a “paper chase” audit document.
CSA Z1000 Occupational Health & Safety Management
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OHS Management System Contents: Establishment of an Integrated OHS Management System Management Commitment and Leadership Designation of Management Responsibilities (Organization) Worker Participation (OHS Committees) OHS Policy OHS Regulatory Compliance Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Prevention, Controls, and Risk Management Competence and Training Communication and Awareness
CSA Z1000 Occupational Health & Safety Management
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OHS Management System Contents: Procurement and Contracting Emergency Preparedness Management of Change Documentation and Records Monitoring and Measurement Accident Investigation and Corrective Measures Internal Audits Prevention and Corrective Action Management Review and Continual Improvement
Guidance Material
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To assist users, the Z1000 standard will consist of a requirements document coupled with guidance material.
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Requirements – focus on what is required
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Guidance – focus on how to meet requirements
Other New Developments
Accreditation of Auditing Agents by Standards Council of Canada
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Quality Management Institute 2.
Industrial Accident Prevention Association
Future Activities and Support 1.
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Communication and Promotion of Standard Reference in other new CSA Standards - Risk Management (Z1002) - Emergency Preparedness (Z1600) - Workplace Ergonomics (Z1004) - Confined Space Entry (Z1006) 3.
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Recognition by Safety Professional Groups Recognition by Provincial Governments Seminars and Compliance Assistance Focus on Help for Small and Medium Size Workplaces