The standard defines the Occupational health & Safety management system needs to which organization subscribes. The organization builds the program to meet its policy, objectives and regulatory needs and works towards constant progress of the work environment and employee health & safety.
OHSAS 18001 is an internationally known occupational health and safety management system. The standard defines the system for an institute related to health and safety of the employees and stake holders. The standard considers Prevention as a perspective towards health & safety of employees.
An OHSAS 18001 certificate founds that your organization is dedicated to safety and health at the workplace. This proactive approach supports the organization to maintain the superior long term relations with employees, contractors.
The standard gives a framework to assess hazards related to procedures, work environment and the risks associated. The standard demands to establish the program to decrease the risks and progress upon. The revised standard of 2007 version gives equal importance to occupational health.
An international standard, OHSAS 18001:2007 can integrate with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for environmental management systems. This is a preferred approach by management so as to take care of the risks related to product, environment and employees.
The organization irrespective of manufacturing or service industry, can benefit of applying OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management System such as: