POPIMAR

Acronym describes the key elements of successful H&S management (described in HSG65).

It stands for

Policy - set a clear direction for the organisation to follow.
Organising - structure and arrangements in place to deliver the policy
Planning and implementation - establish, operate and maintain good systems
Measuring performance - against agreed standard to reveal where improvement is needed
Audit - planned assessment of arrangements
Review - taking account of all relevant experience and applying lessons.

HSG65