OHSAS 18001

OHSAS 18001 is an Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Series for health and safety management systems. It is intended to help an organizations to control occupational health and safety risks. It was devloped in response to widespread demand for a recognized standard against which to be certified and assessed. The OHSAS 18001 standard is internationally accepted as a method of assessing and auditing occupational health and safety management systems. Developed by leading trade and international standards bodies, it provides a framework for organisations to instigate proper and effective management of health & safety in the workplace.

By having a clearly defined management system in place to identify and control health and safety risks, organisations are able to minimise risks to their workforce and visitors or external contractors on their premises. The standard will enable organisations to put in place processes for continually reviewing and improving occupational health and safety.

Key areas that will be assessed by OHSAS certification

• Management systems in place
• Planning and risk assessment
• Staff training and awareness
• Communication of safety management systems
• Response to emergency situations
• Monitoring and continual improvement



Health and safety management System

Achieving a structured health and safety management system throughout the organisation will demonstrate your commitment to the welfare of your staff and external parties.




It will provide a framework to implement the OHSAS 18001 requirements and a process for continual improvement.




The development of a robust and manageable system will provide benefits to the organisation and its workforce. Cost savings and a reduction in accidents are just two of the many benefits.




Who is it for?

OHSAS 18001 is suitable for all types of organisation wanting to become more efficient in managing and reducing accidents in the workplace.




By setting up systems that are assessed by a third party certification body, organisations will prove to their staff, suppliers and customers that they take health and safety seriously.




OHSAS 18001 accreditation provides a framework to help organisations meet their legal obligations to Health and Safety in the workplace.




Benefits of BS OHSAS 18001?

• Create the best possible working conditions across your organization
• Identify hazards and put in place controls to manage them
• Reduce workplace accidents and illness to cut related costs and downtime
• Engage and motivate staff with better, safer working conditions
• Demonstrate compliance to customers and suppliers