Many organizations are implementing an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System as part of their risk management strategy to address changing legislation and protect their workforce. An OHS management system promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows organizations to consistently identify and control their health and safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, ensure compliance with laws and improve overall performance.
OHSAS 18001 is the main standard for an occupational health and safety management system and is a part of the OHSAS 18000 series of standards. It can help companies put in place the policies, procedures and controls needed to achieve the best possible working conditions and workplace health and safety, aligned to internationally recognized bests practices.
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Legal and other requirements repository
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Risks and hazards monitoring
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Incident report and investigation
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Objectives and targets monitoring
Main Benefits
Potential reduction in the number of accidents.
Potential reduction in downtime and associated costs.
Demonstration of legal and regulatory compliance to customers and suppliers.
Demonstration to stakeholders of your commitment to health and safety.
Demonstration of an innovative and forward thinking approach.
Increased access to new customers and business partners.
Better management of health and safety risks, both now and in the future.
Potential for reduced public liability insurance costs.
Better hazards identification and controls execution to manage them.
Safer working conditions, better engaging and motivating staff.
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