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\"SafeTech Solutions,\" a multinational engineering firm, is implementing ISO 45002:2023 to enhance its occupational health and safety (OHS) management. The company already has well-established ISO 9001 (Quality) and ISO 14001 (Environmental) management systems. The leadership team aims to integrate these systems to create a unified approach. During the initial integration phase, several challenges arise: conflicting departmental priorities, resource constraints, and resistance from some employees who are accustomed to the existing, separate systems. Considering the principles outlined in ISO 45002:2023, which of the following strategies would be MOST effective for SafeTech Solutions to ensure a successful and sustainable integration of its OHS management system with its existing quality and environmental management systems, while addressing the identified challenges? The company operates in several countries with varying OHS regulations and cultural norms.
Adopt a phased integration approach, starting with a pilot project in a single department to demonstrate the benefits, provide comprehensive training and support to employees, align OHS objectives with broader strategic goals, and establish clear communication channels for OHS information across all departments and locations, adapting the system to different cultural norms and regulatory requirements in each country.
Immediately merge all existing OHS, quality, and environmental documentation into a single, centralized database, mandate strict adherence to the new integrated system across all departments, and conduct annual audits to ensure compliance, focusing primarily on quantifiable metrics such as incident rates and regulatory fines, without considering cultural differences.
Outsource the entire OHS management function to a third-party consulting firm specializing in ISO 45002:2023, relying on their expertise to implement the integrated system and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, while minimizing internal resource allocation and employee involvement in the process.
Focus solely on achieving ISO 45002:2023 certification as quickly as possible, prioritizing documentation and procedural compliance over actual improvements in OHS performance, and communicate the certification achievement to stakeholders as a marketing advantage, without addressing underlying cultural or resource issues.

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