Risk Management Magazine

CE-SOHMS is designed to change an organization's safety program from compliance based to one where it is second nature to every employee. Rather than just following a regulation or checklist, the entire organization takes an ownership role. Organizations implement CE-SOHMS in three stages.

When deciding if PPE is required, management must first complete a workplace assessment to determine whether hazards exist that require the use of PPE and provide a written certification that identifies the hazards within the workplace. After determining that a hazard exists, controlling it at its source is the best way to protect employees.

Data quality is a critical component in the effective use of the Army Safety Management Information System (ASMIS) 2.0. High-quality data ensures ASMIS 2.0 can fulfill its purpose of improving safety protocols, reducing mishaps and enhancing overall mission performance.