Is this project an undergraduate, graduate, or faculty project?
Graduate
Project Type
group
Campus
Daytona Beach
Authors' Class Standing
William Fearn, Graduate Student Irina Gheorghieva, Graduate Student Althea Gibbons, Graduate Student Cristhian Padilla Palacios, Graduate Student Daniel Sokol, Graduate Student
Lead Presenter's Name
William Fearn
Lead Presenter's College
DB College of Aviation
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Mark Friend
Abstract
This project involved observation and analysis of the health and safety program elements in an active, commercial enterprise holding International Standards Organization (ISO) 45001:2018 Safety Management System (SMS) certification. Approach: The team evaluated employee protection by using basic inspection and audit techniques to observe active production processes and analyze health and safety performance. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fiscal year 2021 records of industry-specific health and safety violations were reviewed pre-visit. The records review did not reveal results for site-specific enforcement actions, but did show industry hazard trends. Results: Multiple hazards were identified, providing insight into SMS functional utility. Conclusions: Deficiencies were noted in all Safety Management System (SMS) components (policy, risk management, assurance, promotion). A more robust program of hazard analysis, investigations, inspections, and audits is required to maintain and further advance the health and safety program. This will help safeguard the workers and assure future production success.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, Collaborative, Climbing, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
Safety Consultation: A Directed Practical Research Project
This project involved observation and analysis of the health and safety program elements in an active, commercial enterprise holding International Standards Organization (ISO) 45001:2018 Safety Management System (SMS) certification. Approach: The team evaluated employee protection by using basic inspection and audit techniques to observe active production processes and analyze health and safety performance. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) fiscal year 2021 records of industry-specific health and safety violations were reviewed pre-visit. The records review did not reveal results for site-specific enforcement actions, but did show industry hazard trends. Results: Multiple hazards were identified, providing insight into SMS functional utility. Conclusions: Deficiencies were noted in all Safety Management System (SMS) components (policy, risk management, assurance, promotion). A more robust program of hazard analysis, investigations, inspections, and audits is required to maintain and further advance the health and safety program. This will help safeguard the workers and assure future production success.