Which of the following is NOT listed as a way management can demonstrate commitment to the HSMS?

• A. Provide opportunities for safety-related training
• B. Involve workers in problem solving and safety initiatives
• C. Enforce company rules and discipline
• D. Ignore safety policy updates

Answer: (D)

Management commitment to a Health and Safety Management System shows up in concrete actions: giving opportunities for safety-related training so people know hazards and how to control them, and actively involving workers in problem solving and safety initiatives so improvements come from those on the front lines. It also means enforcing safety rules in a fair, consistent way to uphold expectations and accountability.

Ignoring safety policy updates, by contrast, signals disengagement and a failure to keep the system aligned with current hazards, legal requirements, and best practices. Policies should reflect new learnings and evolving conditions, and management should model updating and applying those changes.