What is OHSAS 18001?

OHSAS 18000 is an international occupational health and safety management system specification. It comprises two parts, 18001 and 18002 and embraces a number of other publications.

It was developed in response to widespread demand for a recognised standard against which to be certified and assessed.

 

The Health and Safety & OHSAS Guide

Welcome to the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Zone. Here you will find a information, guidance, resources and recommendations to help you address the requirements of this standard, and to manage health and safety more effectively.

 

Who Wrote It?
OHSAS 18001 was created via a concerted effort from a number of the worlds leading national standards bodies, certification bodies, and specialist consultancies.

 

How Can it Help?
OHSAS helps in a variety of respects… it helps: minimise risk to employees/etc; improve an existing OH&S management system; demonstrate diligence; gain assurance; etc.

 

Policies and Procedures
Central to OHSAS requirements are strong policies and procedures. To assist in this respect, we can therefore offer a full code of practice.

 

More Information on the Standard?
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