Integrated management system: quality, environmental, occupational health and safety : recommendations for implementation in building companies

Author(s)

Nathalie Piccolotto França

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: Campinas, SP.
• Institution: Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Faculdade de Engenharia Civil, Arquitetura e Urbanismo
• Defense date: 2009-02-18

Examining board members

Marina Sangoi de Oliveira Ilha; Francisco Ferreira Cardoso

• Advisor: Flavio Augusto Picchi

Abstract

Integrated Management Systems (IMS) considering Quality Management (NBR/ISO 9001), Environmental Management (NBR/ISO 14001) and Occupational Health & Safety Management (OHSAS 18001), are relatively new in the Brazilian construction. Several other industries widely use the IMS and some pioneering Brazilian builders are following the trend. The objective of this research is to propose recommendations for implementation of Integrated Management System in building construction companies. This work uses case studies as research strategy. Exploratory case studies were done in a manufacturer and a logistics company, then two exploratory case studies in Brazilian construction companies that already have IMS, and interviews with auditors and consultants where carried out. Later, a more detailed case study was conducted in a building construction company, pioneer in the implementation of IMS in the sector. Factors that facilitate or hinder the implementation of IMS were identified, and some requirements of the standards that can be implemented in a integrate manner were reviewed. To finish the research, recommendations are set for implementation of IMS in construction, which brings benefits as: effectiveness in achieving the goal of the IMS, cost reduction, simplification of documentation, involvement of workers, and systematic approach to quality, environment, security, and health requirements, serving as a factor of competitiveness on the sector. (AU)