The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) proposed four functional pillars and had previously compared the elements of only four processes safety management systems (PS-MS) using these four functional pillars listed below (CAPP, 2014, p. 18). Pillar 1: Commit to Process Safety. Pillar 2: Understand Hazards and Risk. Pillar 3 THE SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM A Safety Management System is a quality management type of approach to managing risk. SMS incorporates the following four pillars: • Safety policy • Safety risk management • Safety assurance • Safety promotion Reference Guide of Safety Management System-related Documents. This easy reference guide lists regulations, exemptions, advisory circulars, publications, Transport Canada operational policies and Transport Canada civil aviation inspector procedures related to safety management systems. The documents are organized in the following categories: Total Quality Management (TQM) is an organizational management approach that focuses on producing quality products and services to fulfill customer needs. As a quality management technique, TQM involves all workers to maintain high standards of work across the entire company. Implementing TQM can help improve employee productivity, increase Executive Summary. Safety management systems (SMSs) are internationally recognized frameworks that help companies identify safety risks and prevent potential accidents. In Canada, SMS s were introduced into federally regulated transportation in the early 2000s. In terms of air and marine transport, respectively, Canada has complied with the The purpose of the ISM Code. To ensure safety at sea and prevent damage to property, personnel and environment. In order to comply with the ISM Code, the Company operating the vessel has to be audited first (after they submit their Safety Management System Manual (SMS) and is approved by Flag Administration or Recognized Organization (RO). Once .

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