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

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?

Yes, Spark Grant

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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.

 

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