b) What factors will you take into consideration when preparing your oral presentation? List any four important factors.
Performance is measured against agreed standards to reveal when and
where improvement is needed.Active self-monitoring reveals how effectively the
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(premises, plant and substances) and software (people, procedures and systems)
including individual behaviour and performance. If controls fail, reactive monitoring
discovers why by investigating accidents, ill health or incidents which could cause
harm or loss. The objectives of active and reactive monitoring are:
n to determine the immediate causes of sub-standard performance; and
n to identify the underlying causes and the implications for the design and
operation of the health and safety management system.
Longer-term objectives are also monitored.