MS 1722:2011 Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems Requirements 3.2.1: Allocated responsibility, accountability and authority for the OSHMS, documented and communicated duties for all personnel, adequate resources, and a senior-level OSH management representative

What does 3.2.1 require?

The employer carries overall responsibility for protecting employees and leads OSH activity. The employer must allocate responsibility, accountability and authority for developing, implementing and performing the OSHMS and for meeting the OSH objectives; define, document and communicate every person's OSH responsibilities and accountabilities; and give the people responsible for OSH the resources they need to work effectively. One or more senior managers must be appointed as OSH management representative, responsible and accountable, with authority, for developing, implementing and periodically reviewing and evaluating the system, reporting periodically to top management on its performance, and promoting participation by all members of the organisation.