The document outlines the functions of management in industrial safety management, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling to enhance safety and compliance. It highlights the importance of minimizing workplace hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and employing qualified personnel to foster a safety culture. The core goal is to protect employees, machinery, and the environment while committing to continuous improvement and proactive safety practices.

1. Functions of Management in
Industrial Safety Management
• Planning, Organising, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling for Enhanced Safety and
Compliance

2. Introduction to Industrial Safety
Management
• - Purpose: Minimize workplace hazards, prevent incidents, and comply with safety
regulations.
• - Why Safety Management? Industrial environments involve risks (e.g., machinery,
chemicals, high temperatures).
• - Core Goal: Ensure the safety of employees, machinery, and the environment.

3. Planning in Industrial Safety
• - Safety Goals and Objectives: SMART goals (e.g., zero incidents, measurable
accident reduction).
• - Risk Assessment and Hazard Analysis: Conduct HIRA for potential risks (e.g.,
chemical plant exposure).
• - Regulatory Compliance: Follow OSHA, ISO 45001, and local standards.
• - Safety Policies: SOPs for procedures like lockout/tagout.
• - Budgeting: Allocate funds for safety training and equipment.

4. Organising for Safety Management
• - Organizational Structure: Establish a safety hierarchy (e.g., safety officer to plant
manager).
• - Formation of Safety Committees: Cross-functional teams for safety oversight.
• - Documentation: Record inspections, audits, and incidents in an SMS.
• - Resource Coordination: Ensure PPE, first-aid supplies, and emergency kits are
available.

5. Staffing for Industrial Safety
• - Hiring Qualified Personnel: Employ certified safety officers (e.g., CSP, NEBOSH).
• - Training Programs: Regular training on hazards, equipment handling, and
emergency response.
• - Safety Culture: Encourage reporting of hazards.
• - Competency Assessments: Regular re-certification for roles (e.g., crane
operators).

6. Directing in Safety Management
• - Leadership in Safety: Managers should follow protocols to set an example.
• - Communication: Clearly share safety protocols and updates.
• - Motivation and Incentive Programs: Recognize employees with safe practices.
• - Emergency Drills: Conduct fire, chemical spill, and evacuation drills.

7. Controlling in Safety Management
• - Safety Audits: Ensure compliance through regular audits (e.g., ISO 45001).
• - Incident Tracking: Root Cause Analysis for incidents to prevent recurrence.
• - Performance Metrics: Track indicators like LTIFR.
• - Continuous Improvement: Update practices based on feedback.
• - Compliance Monitoring: Annual third-party regulatory reviews.

8. Summary & Conclusion
• - Integrated Approach: Management functions support proactive safety
management.
• - Key Takeaway: A balance in planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and
controlling.
• - Commitment: Safety is a legal and moral responsibility.

9. References
• - Source: GeeksforGeeks article on functions of management
• - Additional Reading: OSHA and ISO 45001 guidelines, industry best practices