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OHSAS 18001:2007

What is OHSAS 18001:2007?

OHSAS 1800:2007 occupational health and safety management system certification is a globally recognized standard that provides a framework to spot, control and reduce the risks related to health and safety inside the workplace. Implementing the standard can send a clear signal to your stakeholders that you simply view employee’s health and safety as a priority at intervals your organisation.

OHSAS 18001:2007 - Overview

A large number of organizations have acquired the OHSAS 18001 certification as they are under constant pressure to ensure that a rigorous health and safety policy is in place which protects employees against possible occupational risks and reduces the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. Having a plan already in place an organization can also identify health and safety risks and conform to health and safety legislation.

OHSAS 18001 Certification - Requirements

The OHSAS occupational health and safety management system requires the following to be in place in the organization for the certification:

  • A proper definition of the OHSAS and the scope of the OHSAS within the organization.
  • Creation of an OHSAS policy.
  • Procedure for the on-going identification of hazards, assessments of risks and determination of the necessary controls.
  • A procedure in place for describing how legal information is identified and accessed.
  • Outlined importance of a process to manage OHSAS programs with objectives & targets which are consistent with the policy determined.
  • Distribution of roles and responsibilities of the Upper Management regarding health and safety.
  • Training for the staff performing specific tasks.
  • Outlined necessary procedures for internal & external communications.
  • OHSAS documentation requirements in electronic or paper form.

How to get OHSAS 18001 Certification - Training

OHSAS 18001:2007 training is needed to effectively complete the OHAS 18001 certification and the training can provide the following benefits to the organization:

  • Undergoing the training can potentially improve the corporate image and credibility among stakeholders, regulators, customers, prospective clients and the public.
  • It can ensure the adoption of international best practice concerning risk management.
  • It ensures the health and well-being of employees, sub-contractors and the public.
  • Minimisation of liability of employers through the adoption of proactive rather than reactive controls.
  • Ensures legislative awareness and compliance.
  • The training reduces accident and incident rates by reducing or eliminating workplace hazards.
  • It improves the incident investigation process.
  • It increases employee motivation through the provision of a safer workplace and participation process.

Occupational Health and Safety Management System - OHSAS 18001 Certification

The occupational health and safety management certification are accredited by the Certification Europe, which acts as the accredited certification body.

The OHSAS 18001 and ISO 45001 are similar to each other in regards to the occupational health and safety management as in, they both provide certification in it.

The organization is needed to take multiple actions and plan periodic activities to ensure accreditation these steps are introduced to the staff in the training process. To know more or get OHSAS 18001:2007 certification consultancy service, request us to call you back We are offer our ISO certification consultancy services all over the world.

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