Many organizations are implementing an Occupational Health and safety Management Systems (OHSMS) as part of their risk management strategy to address changing legislation and protect their workforce. An OHSMS promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows your organization to consistently identify and control its health and safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, aid legislative compliance and improve overall performance.

OHSAS 18001 is the intemationally recognized assessment specification for occupational health and safety management systems. It was developed by a selection of leading trade bodies, international standards and certification bodies, to address a gap where no third-Party certifiable international standard exists.

OHSAS 18001 has been designed to be compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, to help your organization meet their health and safety obligation in an efficient manner.

The following key areas are addressed by OHSAS 18001:

OHSAS 18001 can be adopted by any organization wishing to implement a formal procedure To reduce the risk associated with health and safety in the working environment for customers and the general public.