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[The occupational physician as global consultant for implementing the quality systems]
1Ordinario di Medicina del Lavoro Università degli Studi di Brescia, Italy.
Giornale Italiano Di Medicina Del Lavoro Ed Ergonomia
|March 29, 2011
Summary
Quality systems and occupational prevention are increasingly integrated, especially after recent financial crises. The occupational physician acts as a key consultant for implementing these intertwined systems, ensuring compliance with safety norms.
Area of Science:
- Occupational health and safety
- Quality management systems
- Environmental management
Context:
- The integration of quality management systems (QMS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) is a long-standing topic.
- Recent global financial and productive crises necessitate a re-evaluation of working processes and OHS regulations (e.g., 81/08, 106/09).
Purpose:
- To explore the synergy between quality systems and occupational prevention.
- To highlight the role of the occupational physician in implementing integrated management systems.
Summary:
- This contribution examines quality systems closely linked with prevention, including ISO 14000, EMAS, SA8000, and OHSAS 18001.
- It specifically focuses on the occupational physician's function as a global enterprise consultant within the multidisciplinary process of QMS implementation.
Impact:
- Provides insights for businesses navigating post-crisis economic landscapes.
- Emphasizes the critical role of occupational physicians in achieving integrated safety and quality standards.
- Supports the effective application of preventive norms in evolving work environments.
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