Safe System of Work (SSW)
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A Safe System of Work (SSW) is a formal procedure that identifies hazards and defines methods to minimize associated risks. It involves selecting a task, recording its steps, evaluating risks, developing safe methods, implementing them, and monitoring effectiveness. Additionally, SSW enhances safety culture by fostering employee understanding and ownership of safety practices.
Safe System of Work (SSW)
- 1. Safe System of Work (SSW)
- 2. Definition A safe system of work (SSW) is a formal procedure based on a systematic examination of work in order to identify the hazards, it defines safe methods of working which eliminate those hazards or minimize the risk associate with them as low as is reasonably practicable.
- 3. Three key elements SSW 1. Formal document or record 2. Result from a systematic examination of work in order to identify the hazards – it is result of risk assessment 3. It defines safe methods – safe procedures or work instruction
- 4. Developing a Safe System of Work S Step 1: Select the task to be analyzed R Step 2: Record the steps of stages of the task E Step 3: Evaluate the risks associated with each step D People Equipment Material Environment Step 4: Develop the safe working method I M Step 5: Implement the Safe working method Step 6: Monitor to insure it is effective
- 5. Improving Safety Culture Through SSW • The employees will be able to gain deeper understanding of hazards and risks and the ways in which SSW will eliminate or minimize those risks • encourages ownership of key control by the employees involved in their working environment development
Editor's Notes
- #3: Many hazards are clearly recognizable and can be overcome by physically separating people from them e.g. by using guarding on machineryA SSW is needed when hazards cannot be physically eliminated and some element of risk remains.Remember non-routine work as well as normal operations
- #5: When Assessing the task we will look for 1. Purpose of task2. People involved3. Equipment and materials4. Work methods5. The environment6. Legal requirements7. StandardsExisting controlsWhen developing a safe system of work it is important to consider People: who is the SSW for ? what level of competence or technical ability should they have ? Equipment : what plant or equipment the will be work on ? what equipment will be use ? what safe equipment will be required ? Materials: what material will be used or handled during the work ? how will waste be disposed of ?Environment: in what type of environment will the work task place, e.g. space, light and temperature ? Might any if these factors increase risk or need to be controlled ? Sources of Information:Existing written informationInterviews & discussionDirect observationWork study techniquesPersonal experienceJob descriptionsActs & regulationsManufacturers’ informationAccident statisticsTask analysis