OHSAS 18001

What is OHSAS 18001?

Robust occupational health and safety policies are mandatory for employees, but are also increasingly important to your customers and other stakeholders. OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management system certification is a strong indication of your organization’s commitment to employee health and safety.

Many organizations implement an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) as a key part of risk management strategies to address regulatory changes and protect others working under their control.

OHSAS 18001 certification enables organizations to manage operational health and safety risks and improve performance.

OHSAS 18001: 2007 addresses the following key areas:

Hazard identification, risk assessment and determination of controls

Legal and other requirements

Targets and Occupational Health and Safety programs

Resources, roles, responsibility, accountability and authority

Competence, seminar and awareness

Communication, participation and consultation

Operational control

Emergency preparedness and response

Performance measurement, monitoring and improvement