The SSP is a comprehensive system which includes all elements of safety programming necessary to achieve and maintain safety excellence. SSP incorporates existing policies, procedures and programs into the overall management system. As with any system, the component parts are interdependent, delivering maximum performance only when all of the elements are present and operating.

The SSP provides performance requirements defined by ten elements.

1. Management Leadership

This element sets forth Leadership's requirements in establishment of the SSP and the vision and values that support the process. It also contains requirements for establishment of objectives, measurement of process activities and performance improvement efforts.

2. Safety Responsibility

Specific role documents are developed for each organizational level. These documents set forth specific responsibilities which must be completed to ensure proper execution of the SSP.

3. Safety Meetings and Committees

A series of Sequential Safety Meetings are used to guide and administer all process activities. Meeting structures and agendas are defined in this element. Safety Committees are used to support line management efforts in the execution of SSP systems.

4. Maintenance of Safe Working Conditions

This element defines the requirements for Engineering Controls, PSM programs, Inspection Systems and corrective action efforts.

5. Development of Safe Work Performance

Requirements for establishing Rules, Procedures and Safe Work Practices are defined; as are, training and employee involvement systems. Observation coaching and analysis activities which develop specific safety related skills, are included to improve awareness, hazard recognition and stewardship.

6. Incident Reporting and Investigation

Requirements for reporting and investigation of incidents are set forth in this element. Incident review and corrective action tracking systems are also included. SRI Incident Investigation Method is used to improve identification of casual factors and effective corrective action.

7. Industrial Health and Hygiene Systems

This element contains essential Industrial Health and Hygiene activities, which ensures each organization remains compliant. Wellness, Ergonomics and Medical programs are also included in this element.

8. Emergency Response Systems

Systems and activities, which ensure an effective response to emergency situations, are defined. Specific requirements for Emergency planning, Training and Exercises establish a baseline for protection of assets, employees and the public.

9. Contractor Safety

Systems and activities, which are used to ensure safe performance by contractors, visitors and vendors, are defined in this section. The Contractor Safety element also sets forth requirements for most personnel in their safety related interactions with contractors.

10. Process Evaluation and Improvement

This element details the activities in SSP that provide the mechanisms for continuous improvement. SSP auditing, measurement, evaluation and planning activities are included in this section.

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