The importance of managing Occupational Health and Safety is recognised by all interested parties: employers, employees, customers, suppliers, insurers, shareholders, the community, contractors, and regulatory agencies. OHSAS 18001:1999 was released in April 1999. OHSAS 18002:2000 is the Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Guidelines for the implementation of OHSAS 18001.
OHSAS 18001 was developed in response to urgent customer demand for a recognisable occupational health and safety management system standard against which their management system may be assessed and certified. OHSAS 18001:1999 is compatible with ISO 9001:1994 and ISO 14001:1996.
The specification takes a structured approach to OH&S management. The emphasis is placed on practices being pro-active and preventive, by the identification of hazards and the evaluation and control of work related risks. OHSAS 18001 can be used by organisation of all sizes regardless of the nature of their activities or location. Organisations can now achieve third party certification for their Occupational Health and Safety management system.
OHSAS 18001 features include the following elements:
- OH&S policy
- Planning
- Implementation and Operation
- Checking and corrective action
- Management Review
- Continual Improvement
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OHSAS 18001
