| Safety management vs. picking leaves. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 10113760 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A safety program will generally have as its base a comprehensive written document made available for everyone in the organization. The document should indicate a positive commitment to safety by management. It should not be a "how to" guide, but rather a broad outline to establish responsibilities, goals, and methods. The safety manager is appointed in writing and answers to the highest level of management. As opposed to a "doer," the safety manager acts as a director and administrator of the safety program. This is accomplished through the advisory capacity of the safety program for solicited and unsolicited problems. The focus of the safety manager is on the system and how it contributes to safety problems, rather than individual problems. Management has the ultimate responsibility for safety. Their efforts should reflect a proactive attitude to correct problems in the system. In order to identify areas of interest, technically competent input from the safety manager should be required. The support of the safety program by top management determines the success of the program. Without a clear and firm commitment by the organization, safety will receive no more than lip service from the employees. The benefits of a proactive approach will be realized in the organization's ability to manage safety issues, rather than reacting to them. |
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Authors:
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D Wright |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of air medical transport Volume: 10 ISSN: 1046-9095 ISO Abbreviation: J Air Med Transp Publication Date: 1991 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-10-28 Completed Date: 1991-10-28 Revised Date: 2000-12-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9002199 Medline TA: J Air Med Transp Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 11-2 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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U.S. Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, AL. |
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Administrative Personnel
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standards* Aircraft / standards* Emergency Medical Services / organization & administration* Job Description Safety* United States |
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