scholarly journals Audit as a Tool to Control the Functionality of Ships Safety Management Systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 615-621
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Wojniłko
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Internal Auditor ◽  
Efficiency Assessment ◽  
Management Schemes

Abstract The aim of this paper is to assess whether audit may be recognised as the evaluation tool for management systems in terms of their functioning and ensuring constant improvement. The paper content refers to the role of both internal and external audit. It also includes a characteristic of an internal auditor as a person directly responsible for efficient and effective audit. A correlation between the management system and the management process based on the guidelines is a subject of the analysis, too. The paper includes also the presentation of the safety management system and ship energy efficiency management systems the implementation of which is obligatory at ships. However, they differ in the methodology of the efficiency assessment. The author analysed the data previously collected and the information obtained during interviews with individuals to whom were delegated the duties in the scope of the both management schemes. The possibility of the using audit as a tool to improve the energy efficiency of ships is also considered hereunder. A proposed solution that may be applied to develop detailed standards in terms of the ship energy efficiency management process is also included.

scholarly journals MOST SPECIFIC INCONSISTENCIES OF LABOR SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indra KARNUPA ◽  
Janis IEVINS ◽  
Inese VILCANE
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Management System ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Safety Management Systems ◽  
Safety Management System ◽  
Labor Safety

The construction industry and the safety of workers in it is also related to the agricultural sector and its development. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous sectors in the world where employees relatively often suffer from accidents. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of labor safety management systems in construction industry enterprises. The main goal of the study is to detect the most significant inconsistencies in the labor safety management system, to develop the necessary actions and activity, which ensure the elimination of inconsistencies or minimization of their consequences, and also provide an economic benefit for the company. Since the purpose of this study is to ensure that the construction company, knowing the most common weaknesses in the system, is preventive in dealing with these issues. The study methods used are secondary data analysis, case study and expert observations in ten companies that chooses to implement the OHSAS Standard. A total of 35 external audit reports were analyzed for the period 2008 to 2016. The study examines the role of labor safety management systems in construction industry enterprises. The study identifies the problems and influencing factors associated with implementation and maintenance of the systems. The work analyzes theoretical aspects of the safety culture, its development and choices of the labor safety culture in the organization. Requirements of labor safety legislation in the European Union are reviewed and how these requirements are integrated into Latvian legislation, and specifically in the enterprises of the reviewed sector. The most significant inconsistencies of the labor safety management system was identified and summarized in construction companies.

Implementing API RP 1173, Pipeline Safety Management Systems: Tools and Resources to Facilitate Industry Implementation

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Duke ◽  
Dave Murk ◽  
Bill Byrd ◽  
Stuart Saulters
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Maturity Model ◽  
Planning Tool ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
Safety Management Systems ◽  
Implementation Tool ◽  
Pipeline Safety

Since the publication of API Recommended Practice (RP) 1173: Pipeline Safety Management Systems, in July 2015, the energy pipeline trade groups in North America (API, AOPL, AGA, INGAA, APGA and CEPA) have worked collaboratively to develop tools and programs to assist energy pipeline operators with the development and implementation of appropriate programs and processes. These resources include a Planning Tool, Implementation Tool and Evaluation Tool, as well as a Maturity Model that describes a continuum of implementation levels. The Planning Tool is used to compare an operator’s existing management system to the RP requirements and develop action plans and assign responsibilities to close gaps. It is intended to help operators achieve Level 1 maturity (develop a plan and begin work). The Implementation Tool is used to evaluate and summarize implementation status by question, element and overall, and helps track development of program implementation to Level 3 maturity. The Evaluation Tool plays two key roles addressing the conformity and effectiveness of the system. This tool is used to assess and report the level of conformity to the requirements, the “shall” statements, of the RP and possible Level 4 maturity. The Evaluation Tool also provides the means to appraise the effectiveness of an operator’s programs in achieving the objectives of the RP, asking the key question, “Is the system helping and driving improvement?” These resources can be supplemented by the voluntary third-party audit program developed by API and the Peer-to-Peer sharing process.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN THE PRODUCTION AND SERVICE

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Peter Tamas ◽  
◽  
Attila K. Varga ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Tools And Methods

One of the most effective ways to increase the efficiency of logistics processes is to use different tools and methods of lean. Lean initially developed in the field of production, but today it has also become dominant in the service sector. The paper presents one of the basic tools of lean, i.e. the proposal management system, with the help of which the 8th type of loss, namely the non-utilization of the knowledge and creativity of the employees can be reduced. Theoretical background of the application of the tool, its application possibilities, and its application through a practical example are described.

scholarly journals Challenges of MCA in Public Investment Projects

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrius Tamošiūnas
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Euclidean Distance ◽  
Public Investment ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
State Investment

Paper investigates peculiarities of management of public investment projects subject to State Investment Program (SIP) in Lithuania. Using comparative analysis for compatibility of European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) and SIP management systems as well as utilizing multi criteria analysis (MCA) techniques with attention to the Euclidean distance author reveals challenges of rationality of evaluating, selecting and implementing public investment projects according to the requirements of inclusive growth applicable to the country under ESIF management system. In this regard, there is as well noticed that current regulations for pubic investments under SIP in the country inevitably requires significant improvement in order to ensure the rational use of the state budget funds and comply with the requirements for inclusive growth as set under ESIF management system. Subsequently possible solutions proposed focusing on improving specific tasks of the management process of evaluating, selecting, implementing public investment projects.

Restaurant Management System (RMS) and Digital Conversion

2019 ◽  
pp. 70-98
Author(s):  
Emel Memis Kocaman ◽  
Mehmet Kocaman
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Maximum Level ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Management Process ◽  
Digital Conversion ◽  
Customer Expectations ◽  
Professional Management ◽  
Restaurant Management ◽  
Operation And Management

Customers expect a high standard and fast service from enterprises. In addition, competition among enterprises necessitates that enterprises renew themselves, meet customer expectations at maximum level, and raise the standard of products and services. Traditional restaurant management is inadequate to provide all this. This situation led to search, and restaurant management systems (RMS) have been developed. RMS, which emerged in the 1970s, are now much more developed, facilitating both the operation and management process and offering a professional management opportunity. RMS has made it possible for the restaurants to institutionalize and establish chain enterprises. Moreover, income and expense control can be made more effective via RMS. This chapter explains RMS and the operation of RMS via a sample program.

The role of the safety climate in the successful implementation of safety management systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 ◽  
pp. 48-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ng Khean Kim ◽  
Noor Fareen Abdul Rahim ◽  
Mohammad Iranmanesh ◽  
Behzad Foroughi
Keyword(s):  
Safety Climate ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Safety Management Systems

The impact of the implementation of management system on the perception of role and tasks of maintenance services and effectiveness of their functioning

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Przemysław Drożyner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Iso 9001 ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Important Conclusion ◽  
Repair Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

PurposeThe first goal of the article was to examine how the perception of the role and scope of operation of maintenance services in the enterprise changes, depending on whether the company has an integrated management system (IMS), only a quality management system implemented in accordance with ISO 9001 and in the absence of a formal, certified management system. The second goal was to propose a model for assessing the quality of maintenance service functioning in enterprise with IMS implemented.Design/methodology/approachThe author's experience of over 1,000 audits in enterprises in various industries: food, automotive, construction, petrochemical, electronic and so on was used in the work. The audits were carried out in three types of companies: which had IMSs (800 audits), which only had a system implementation certificate ISO 9001 (140 audits) and without any standardized management system implemented (so-called second-party audits, commissioned by the client of the audited company.FindingsThe most important conclusion is – the role of UR services in enterprises with the implemented IMS is much broader and goes beyond the classic framework for planning, implementation and settlement of maintenance and repair work. Maintenance is understood more broadly and includes in its scope also the safety of people and the environment, the efficiency of production and consumption of utilities as well as the quality of products and services. Maintenance issues include not only strictly technical aspects but also economic, logistic, legal and organizational and management aspects.Practical implicationsResearch shows that enterprises, especially those with high technical and organizational culture, should not treat management systems as costs, but as a driving force for the implementation of new technologies, new organizational solutions and the development of employees' competences.Social implicationsBroad views on stakeholders of maintenance services (including employees, their families, control institutions) and their requirements make enterprises begin to see the need to maintain the so-called lifetime balance, as well as the safety and comfort of work of employees of these services.Originality/valueThe author did not find in literature any reports on studies of the impact of formal, certified management systems on the quality of maintenance services; this article shows that this impact is large and, above all, positive; with such a broad understanding of the role of maintenance, there is a need to develop a common platform for such seemingly distant concepts as machine technical condition or fatigue life versus cost accounting and quality management.

scholarly journals A Study of the Energy Efficiency Management in Green Standard for Energy and Environmental Design (G-SEED)-Certified Apartments in South Korea

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 3402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyemi Kim ◽  
Wonjun Park
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Management System ◽  
Environmental Design ◽  
Information Management System ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Seed Certification ◽  
The Government

With an increase in the number of Green Standard for Energy and Environmental Design (G-SEED)-certified apartments in South Korea, people are receiving incentives from the government to purchase them. Since 2013, many benefits for G-SEED-certified buildings have been offered, such as tax reductions and deregulation of building codes/guidelines. As beneficial incentives are granted to G-SEED-certified buildings, follow-up management of the buildings is also necessary. However, to date, there are no appropriate follow-up management systems or legal regulations for G-SEED-certified buildings. Buildings that are certified by G-SEED in Korean housing buildings account for 6.25% of Korea’s total area. In addition, G-SEED certification has been obtained for more than 20% of the total completed housing area (2014–2017). Therefore, the energy efficiency-management of G-SEED certified buildings is also very important economically for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, domestic and foreign energy efficiency follow-up management systems were analyzed, and the amount of energy that is used by apartment houses with incentives was investigated. We have identified problems with the G-SEED system by analyzing evaluation methods, evaluation items, and points of G-SEED certification in related research studies. We also compared the energy consumption of an apartment building with G-SEED certification with that of adjacent complexes, thereby applying original research methods. The results show that energy use in G-SEED-certified buildings was not efficient. Accordingly, the study confirms that continuous management after G-SEED certification by establishing a follow-up management system is needed. In this study, domestic and foreign follow-up management systems were compared, problems with the apartment housing information management system run by the government were examined, and improvement measures were suggested.

Auditing Supports the Integration of Management Systems in the Nuclear Industry

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. A. Beckmerhagen ◽  
H. P. Berg ◽  
S. V. Karapetrovic ◽  
W. O. Willborn
Keyword(s):  
Management System ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Quality And Safety ◽  
Nuclear Facility ◽  
Integration Of Management Systems

Integration of function-specific management systems in organizations is rapidly becoming a topic of interest for managers and auditors alike. This is mainly due to the proliferation of management system standards that foster compliance with the stated criteria for quality, environmental, occupational health and safety, social responsibility and other function-specific aspects of performance. While most of the available literature on this topic focuses on the integration of standards, there is comparatively little information available on how to actually build an integrated system internally. This paper hypothesizes that, besides using audits for the implementation of the available procedures, audits can provide an excellent basis for these integration efforts. Therefore the prerequisites, strategies and resources necessary for an effective audit in support of integrated management systems are discussed. The paper also describes how audits are used to improve a combined quality and safety management system in a German nuclear facility.

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