A Framework for Implementation of Occupational Healthand Safety Management Systems in Process Industry

Abstract

The paper throws light on understanding the proactive role that Occupational, Health and Safety (OH&S) plays in process related unit operations. It focuses on various hazardsoccuring in workplace of a process industry and how to mitigate this hazards through theapplication of various tools that drives OH&S with the help of real life examples. It alsodescribes the implementation stages of OH&S in a process industry. A case study has beenillustrated to understand the consequences of overlooking the safety aspects. The paper concludes that inculcating safety culture right from design to development, results in reduced accident rates and keep employers and employees safe