Frequently asked questions
Distinguishing between POI and PPI

How do POI and PPI relate to safety management systems (SMS)?

The POI and PPI fall within the scope of emergency management, in order to :

• identifying emergency situations ;

• emergency response (human, technical and organizational resources).

For OHSAS 18001-certified SMS, this corresponds to chapter 4.4.7.

They are also a response to a regulatory requirement (chapter 4.3.2 of OHSAS 18001).

What is an accident? What is a major accident?

An accident is an event in which damage (material and/or human) is caused.

For example, in the event of a workplace accident, fire or machine breakdown.

A major accident is one whose causes...