The content and depth of a health and safety management system can vary, depending on the size and type of company; however, the building blocks of an effective safety program can be broken down into the following eight elements.

1. Leadership and organizational commitment.
2. Hazard identification and assessment.
3. Hazard control.
4. Ongoing work site inspection/ observations
5. Accident and incident investigation.
6. Worker competency and training.
7. Emergency response planning.
8. Program administration review and follow up