Developing an SMS helps identify and report hazards while deploying the resources to keep workplaces safe. In addition, these systems help with compliance by helping companies meet local regulations. Safety management can be a challenge, especially when laws change depending on the jurisdiction, industry sector, or specific occupation. A well-designed SMS meets the specific needs of each company, which include internal safety policies and legally-required paperwork such as hazard assessments. Ignoring safety can have severe consequences, and companies may face legal action even when no workers are harmed in an accident.