ANSI Z10--A New American National
Standard for Management Systems in
Occupational Safety and Health
John Palassis, CSP, CIH, CHMM
Education and Information Division
NIOSH, CDC
Presented at
2007 AIHCE
Philadelphia, PA
June 6, 2007
Summary of Topics
to be Presented
1. OS&H Programs vs. OS&H Management Systems
2. Background about Management Systems
3. Justification and the model on which the ANSI Z10 is
based
4. Elements of the ANSI Z10 Standard
5. Comparison of the Z10 std. against other renowned
Management System Standards
6. Speculation about the future of the ANSI Z10
OS&H Programs vs.
OS&H Management Systems
Programs Focus on compliance
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Systems Focus on performance
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Feedback Loop
(evaluation mechanisms, performance, organizational
and worker S&H continual improvement)
OS&H Programs vs. OS&H
Management Systems
Programs are required by governmental entities
Programs are simpler than OS&H systems
Systems are voluntary and contain more
substance; they are proactive
Programs do not reflect system-thought or
structures; they are reactive
Programs are contained within a system
Examples of two OSHA Programs
Hazard Communication Hearing conservation program
Hazard determination Monitoring
Written hazard Employee notification
communication program Observation of monitoring
Labels and other forms of Audiometric testing program
warning Audiometric test requirements
Material safety data sheets Hearing protectors
Employee information and Hearing protector attenuation
training
Training program
Trade secrets
Access to information and training
Appendices materials
Recordkeeping
Appendices
OS&H Programs vs.
OS&H Management Systems
Hearing Respiratory Hazard Confined
Conservation Protection Communication Space
Program Program Program Program
Policy
Organizing
Planning &
Implementing
Evaluation
Action for
Improvement
Examples of Management Systems
ISO ISO BSI OHSAS ILO ANSI
9001 14001 8800 18001 OSH/2001 Z10 ISO?
1987 1996 1996 1999 2001 2005
ANSI
Z10
Country OHSAS
Codes 18001
OHSMS
Industry Examples ISO
Specific 9000
OSHA
ILO
VPP
How are they being used?
Program
Design
Self
Marketing
Assessment
OHSMS
Regulatory USES Supplier
Enforcement Evaluation
“Common 3rd Party
Language” Certification
Why Another U.S. OS&H Standard?
Until 2005
The U.S. had no consensus standard
in OS&H management systems
The U.S. had no OS&H management system
standard that would be compatible and
comparable to national and international
standards
Why Another U.S. OS&H Standard?
U.S. businesses environment is different
Legal environment
Labor relations
Improve H&S in cost-effective manner
Help to integrate quality, environmental and
H&S systems
Consensus process = ownership by all
Harmonization will help U.S. businesses
Enhance U.S. input to the international process
Z10 Development Approach
Adapt principles from the most relevant approaches
into a standard compatible with principal international
(e.g., ISO) & national (e.g., OSHA VPP) standards
Establish a voluntary consensus standard
“Some organizations already have developed an effective
OHSMS appropriate to their needs but that may not
conform precisely to this standard. In those instances,
the standard may serve as a voluntary tool to identify
possible opportunities to improve their systems.” *
*(Reference: ASC Z10 2005 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems)
ANSI Z10 Standard
Voluntary Standard
Continual
Improvement
Layers of
Implementation
OHSMS Cycle
ANSI Z10.2005 Standard
Title: Occupational Health and Safety
Management Systems
Secretariat: American Industrial Hygiene
Association (AIHA)
Was developed by the ANSI Accredited
Standards Committee Z10, 40+ members from
industry, labor, government, special groups.
Z10 Committee was balanced
AAOHN Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
AFL-CIO Marshfield Clinic
AFSCME National Association of Manufacturers
American Chemistry Council National Nuclear Security Administration
ACOEM National Safety Council
American Foundry Society New York State Dept. of Transportation
Alcoa, Inc. NIOSH
American Industrial Hygiene Association North Carolina Dept of Transportation
American Petroleum Institute Organization Resources Counselors, Inc.
American Society of Safety Engineers OSHA
American Textile Manufacturers Institute Safe State Programs, Univ. of Alabama
Andrx Service Employees International Union
Baxter Healthcare Corporation The Center to Protect Workers’ Rights
Cornell University United Auto Workers International Union
Deere & Company United Food and Commercial Workers
Department of IR State of California International Union
The Dow Chemical Company United Steelworkers of America
Duke Energy United Technologies Corporation
FIRECON University of South Florida
General Motors Corporation US Army Center for Health Promotion &
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Preventive Medicine
IBM US Chamber of Commerce
ITT Industries VPPA
Emphasis of ANSI Z10 Std.
Characterized by continual improvement and
systematic elimination of underlying or root
causes of deficiencies
What ANSI Z10 is and is not
The ANSI Z10 Std is not just another OS&H
program, it’s a OS&H management system
The Z10 is a national consensus standard and
not an OSHA regulation
The Z10 was not designed as an
audit tool
The ANSI Z10 OHSMS Model
Layers of Management System Implementation
Level I
} Why
Level II
} What, when, where, who
Level III
} How
Level IV
} Records
Z10 Scope, Purpose and Application
Scope
Minimum (OHSMS performance) requirements
Purpose
Management tool to reduce risks of injury,
illnesses, fatalities
Application
Organizations of all sizes & types of businesses
Major Elements of the ANSI Z10
Standard
1. Management leadership & Employee
participation
2. Planning
3. Implementation of the OS&H management
system
4. Evaluation and corrective action
5. Management review
ANSI Z10 OH&S Management
Systems Model
continual improvement
Policy, Mgmt Leadr &
Employee Employee Participation
H&S
Productivity Act Plan
Satisfaction Hazard
Management
Image Review Planning Risks
Incidents
Comp cost
Lost time
Evaluation & Implementation
Corrective Action & Operation
Check Do
ANSI Z10 Format (two columns)
“Shall”
“Shall”
Requirements
Requirements “Should”
“Should”
Guidance
Guidance
ANSI Z10 OH&S Management
Systems Model
continual improvement
Policy, Mgmt Leadr &
Employee Employee Participation
H&S
Productivity Act Plan
Satisfaction Hazard
Management
Image Review Planning Risks
Incidents
Comp cost
Lost time
Evaluation & Implementation
Corrective Action & Operation
Check Do
Elements and sub-elements of
the Z10 Standard
Management Leadership
Occupational Health and Safety
Management System (OHSMS)
Policy (documented, employee protection & participation)
Responsibility and Authority (implementation,
maintenance, performance of OHSMS, provide resources)
Measuring its Effectiveness
Inclusion of an OHS management system in the business
plan, visible participation, system tasks performed, time
spent on workplace OHS
Elements and sub-elements of
the Z10 Standard
Employee Participation
Involvement in OHSMS by all employee levels of the
organization
Resources and time to participate in planning,
implementation, evaluation, corrective &
preventive action
Access to relevant OHSMS information
Examples of Employee Participation
Incident investigations, procedure development, OHS-
related audits, training development, job safety analysis,
planning process, OH&S committee involvement
ANSI Z10 OH&S Management
Systems Model
continual improvement
Policy, Mgmt Leadr &
Employee Employee Participation
H&S
Productivity Act Plan
Satisfaction Hazard
Management Risks
Image Review Planning
Incidents
Comp cost
Lost time
Evaluation & Implementation
Corrective Action & Operation
Check Do
Elements and sub-elements of
the Z10 Standard
Planning
Goal is to identify and prioritize OHS risk/issues
and to develop risk reduction objectives and
implementation plans consistent with the
organizational policy
Initial Review
Ongoing Review
Elements and sub-elements of
the Z10 Standard
Planning (cont’d)
Assessment and Prioritization
Objectives
Implementation Plans and Allocation of
Resources
ANSI Z10 OH&S Management
Systems Model
continual improvement
Policy, Mgmt Leadr &
Employee Employee Participation
H&S
Productivity Act Plan
Satisfaction Hazard
Management Risks
Image Review Planning
Incidents
Comp cost
Lost time
Evaluation & Implementation
Corrective Action & Operation
Check Do
Elements and sub-elements of
the Z10 Standard
Implementation of the Occupational Health
and Safety System
OHSMS Operational Elements
Hierarchy of Controls
Design Review and Management of Change
Procurement
Contractors
Emergency Preparedness
Education, Training, and Awareness
Communication
Document and Record Control Process
ANSI Z10 OH&S Management
Systems Model
continual improvement
Policy, Mgmt Leadr &
Employee Employee Participation
H&S
Productivity Act Plan
Satisfaction Hazard
Management Risks
Image Review Planning
Incidents
Comp cost
Lost time
Evaluation & Implementation
Corrective Action & Operation
Check Do
Elements and sub-elements of
the Z10 Standard
Evaluation and Corrective Action
Monitoring and Measurement
Audits
Incident Investigation
Corrective and Preventive Actions
Feedback to the Planning Process
ANSI Z10 OH&S Management
Systems Model
continual improvement
Policy, Mgmt Leadr &
Employee Employee Participation
H&S
Productivity Act Plan
Satisfaction Hazard
Management Risks
Image Review Planning
Incidents
Comp cost
Lost time
Evaluation & Implementation
Corrective Action & Operation
Check Do
Elements and sub-elements of
the Z10 Standard
Management Review
Review Process Requirements
Review Elements and Outcomes
Review Follow-up
17 Annexes (Appendices)
of the Z10 Standard
(Practical Examples Included)
1. Policy
2. Responsibilities
3. Employee Participation
4. Initial/Ongoing Review
5. Assessment and Prioritization
6. Objectives/Implementation
plans
17 Annexes (Appendices)
of the Z10 Standard
(Practical Examples Included)
7. Hierarchy of Controls
8. Design Review/Management of
Change
9. Procurement
10. Contractors
11. Emergency Preparedness
12. Incident Investigation
17 Annexes (Appendices) of
the Z10 Standard
(Practical Examples Included)
13. Monitoring and Measurement
14. Audits
15. Management Review
16. Standards/Guidelines Comparison
Chart
17. Z10 Conformance Checklist
Bibliography
ANSI Z10 Summary
Performance-based Consensus Standard
Fairly Brief --No “Sub-standards”
Management Systems Standard
Blends with ISO and other OS&H Standards
e.g., OSHA VPP, ILO OHSMS, OHSAS 18001
Meets the requirements of 29CFR 1969, and Exec
Orders 12196, 13148
Fits All Business Sizes
Incorporates Continuous Improvement
Comparison of ANSI Z10 Standard
against other Management Systems
Government
Australia Safety Map
European Union—EEC 1836/93
OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)
Professional Organizations
American Chemistry Council – Responsible Care
American Petroleum Institute – EHSMS
American Industrial Hygiene Association – OHSMS
Japanese Industrial Safety and Health Association–
OHSMS
Comparison of ANSI Z10 Standard
against other Management Systems
Nation-State standards-making body
British Standards Institute-BS8800
Australia/New Zealand Standards Institutes
–AS/NZ 4801
Spanish Standards Institute --UNE 81900
International Organizations
International Organization for Standardization--ISO 9001
International Organization for Standardization--ISO 14001
International Labour Office (ILO) – OHSMS
OHSAS 18001
How does the ANSI Z10 Standard
Compare to other Management
System Stds?
The ANSI Z10 compares favorably against all
the management system standards
It shares all the 16 major variable elements
and sub-elements of the U.S. AIHA OHSMS
and the Australia/New Zealand OSH Std.
Benefits of the ANSI Z10 Standard
It can reduce workplace risks, injuries,
and improve bottom line
As a voluntary consensus standard, it is compatible
with quality and environmental management system
standards
It aligns with other U.S. and international guidelines
for OHSMS
Its approach aims for long-term solution to eliminate
causes of deficiencies
Its OHSMS cycle can reduce hazards, risks, improve
productivity and financial results
Current Status of the Z10 Standard
The ANSI Z10 Standard was approved by ANSI
in July 2005 and was printed in Sept. 2005
Future speculation:
Adoption by many organizations (happening now)
OSHA could adopt the Z10 under the OSH Act,
Section 6, and enforce it under Section 5(a)(2)
OSHA State-Plan States may enforce it under
the General Duty Clause [5(a) 1]
Insurance companies may require it for their clients
ISO may adopt it
“Certifications”/Registrations by AIHA
Availability of ANSI Z10 Standard
The ANSI Z10 standard is available from:
American Industrial Hygiene Association
www.aiha.org
American Society of Safety Engineers
www.asse.org
Acknowledgment
To the ANSI Z10 Committee, of which I was a
member, for their hard work in producing this
American Standard.
Several members of the ANSI Z10 Committee
and particularly Alan Leibowitz, Chair of Z10
for sharing some of their slides
Acrobat Document
What EH&S Professionals Say
about ANSI Z10*
“Without a doubt, implementing Z10 was worth it. VPP gets
employees involved in OHS management like never before, but
Z10 can get managers and staff and employees working
together like never before.”
“I came out of the Z10 implementation experience believing
that the standard would serve as the key model in the
foreseeable future of the OHS management in the U.S.”
Kyle Dotson, MS, PE, CSP, CIH
President and Principal Consultant, Dotson Group, LLC
San Jose, CA (kyle@dotsongroup.com)
* Synergist, Vol.18, Number 5, p. 75, May 2007
What EH&S Professionals Say
about ANSI Z10*
“Thus, for companies that aspire to obtain VPP status, adoption
of ANSI Z10 may help to jump-start the application process and
may foster participation by smaller companies which might
otherwise be without adequate guidance on how to design and
implement such management systems.”
Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP
* The Compass, ASSE Newsletter, Special Issue ANSI Z10, Spring
2007
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