What action should an SSHR take if they feel the Site Health Management System (SHMS) is inadequate?

The appropriate action for an SSHR (Site Senior Health Representative) who feels that the Site Health Management System (SHMS) is inadequate is to inform the SSE (Site Senior Executive) and, if still unsatisfied with the response, notify an inspector. This process promotes accountability in safety management and ensures that concerns about health management systems are escalated to the appropriate levels for proper review and action.

By starting with the SSE, the SSHR has the opportunity to engage in direct dialogue about their concerns, which could lead to immediate changes or re-evaluation of the SHMS without escalating directly to an inspector. If the SSE does not address or remedy the situation adequately, involving an inspector ensures that the issue is formally recognized and can be investigated further, protecting the health and safety of everyone on site.

The other options do not provide a proactive or appropriate approach to addressing health management inadequacies. Making changes independently undermines the established processes and could lead to further issues. Waiting for the next scheduled meeting could delay necessary actions that may be urgent. Only documenting concerns without taking further action would not resolve the deficit in the SHMS and might leave health and safety vulnerabilities unaddressed.