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10. SMS Assessment <br /> This chapter provides the guidelines for evaluating the implementation,performance monitoring, <br /> and continuous improvement of the Senior Resource Association SMS. Assessments focus on <br /> the integrity of the organization's SMS, and periodically assesses the overall level of safety and <br /> the effectiveness of the safety performance monitoring functions of the SMS. Assessments are <br /> intended to measure effectiveness of the site/organization's safety management functions and <br /> activities and will ensure that the structure of the SMS is sound regarding oversight,procedural <br /> compliance, hazard identification, risk assessment, level of competency, and training. <br /> Specifically,the SMS assessment process will examine: <br /> • Overall effective SMS integration <br /> • Assignment of roles and responsibilities for SMS <br /> • Staff performance and accountability for safety <br /> • Management commitment and employee involvement <br /> • Compliance with SMS hazard/risk assessment process <br /> • Effectiveness of safety performance targets and indicators <br /> • Evidence of SMS continuous improvement <br /> • Adequacy of employee training for SMS roles <br /> • Human and organization factors are addressed <br /> The SMS Assessment Form used by SRA is an attachment to this PTASP. <br /> Record Retention: Copies of all assessment records are maintained on the Senior Resource <br /> Association's Transit drive; and the agency safety and training office for a minimum period of <br /> 84 months. <br /> 117 <br />