OHSAS 18001: 1999 , 18001:2007 Occupational health and safety
Overview
OHSAS 18001 is a globally recognised occupational health and safety management system. It defines the health and labour protection system of an organisation as specified by internationally accredited certification bodies.
An OHSAS 18001 certificate establishes that your organisation is committed to safety and health at the workplace. The certificate assures the employees and stakeholders that your organisation is proactively protecting the health and safety of the work force.
An international standard, ISO-OHSAS 18001:1999, 18001:2007 can integrate smoothly with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for environmental management systems.
OHSAS 18001:1999, 18001:2007 certification
The OHSAS 18001 certificate specifies the standard for an occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system, to enable an organisation to control its OH&S risks and improve its performance.
The occupational health and safety assessment series OHSAS 18001 helps organisations formulate occupational health and safety policies and objectives. With the growing incidence of on-site mishaps, organisations have recognised the need for accident-free workplaces and are turning towards an integrated safety policy like OHSAS 18001. The OHSAS 18001 certification is open to all industries and sectors.
The extent of application of the certification will depend on factors like the occupational health and safety policy of the organisation, the nature of its activities, and the conditions under which it operates. OHSAS 18001 does not affect product or service safety; it safeguards the health and safety of employees and other stakeholders.
Benefits of adoption
Reduction in the number of accidents and interruptions in production due to better control over hazards at the workplace
Focus on employee safety results in a satisfied, motivated and highly productive work force
Legal compliance with minimal administrative effort
Improves company image and boosts international competitiveness
Demonstrates an innovative and forward thinking approach
Reduction in insurance costs
Certification process
The certification process is a multiple-step process. The certification cycle is described briefly:
Application for certification from client
Offer from BCI
Offer acceptance from client and order confirmation by BCI
Preaudit (optional)
Certification audit
Issue of certificate on successful completion of certification audit
Surveillance audits at defined interval
Recertification audit
BCI\'s services
Reducing accidents at work and ensuring failure-free operations can make a significant contribution to corporate success. OHSAS 18001 is structured to align closely with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001, enabling businesses to set up an integrated management system with minimum outlay. Experienced safety auditors at BCI perform audits in accordance with this specification.
BCI certification and audits are designed to ensure that your organisation effectuates an integrated management system with prevention and occupational safety as the basis. Adoption of OSHAS 18001 brings about a reversal of health and safety-related problems and ushers in a more productive work environment.
