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British Army safety and environmental management system (ACSO 1200)

皇冠体育app British Army is required by UK law and defence policy to minimise work-related fatalities, injuries, ill-health and effects on the environment from its activity.

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More than just a legal responsibility, this also enhances the physical and moral components of Fighting Power. 皇冠体育app British Army delivers its safety commitments in conjunction with environmental protection.

皇冠体育app policy for this is Army Command Standing Order (ACSO) 1200, the Army鈥檚 Safety and Environmental Protection Management System (ASEMS).

ACSO聽1200 contains the Chief of the General Staff鈥檚 (CGS) personal commitment to safety, a foreword explaining the聽ASEMS聽methodology (Plan, Do, Check, Act), an introduction focused on safety culture, 4 sections and 13 chapters.

ACSO 1200 is reviewed on annual basis and updated when necessary in accordance with Army procedure.

All enquiries should be addressed to the Army Safety Centre on [email protected].

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Published 21 December 2020
Last updated 10 April 2024 show all updates
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