For years, I have advised my clients to use the ANSI/ASSE Z590.2 standard when building their Safety Management System (SMS), as it provides a clear-cut model for the Scope and Function of the safety professional’s role within an organization. Members can read the following two articles on how this can be done.
- Establishing the scope, function, role(s), and responsibilities of the organization’s safety professional(s)
- The role of the safety pro(s) within an organization
But today, I want to take this discussion to the next level. The two articles above are how we manage the safety professional(s) role early in the development of the SMS. After several years into this journey, the role(s) may change somewhat as the SMS matures. Thus, the “safety leader” role will also change.
