Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

An occupational health and safety management system is seen as a network of interrelated elements.  These elements include processes, practices, relationships, authorities, procedures, resources, functions, activities and responsibilities.  The above mentioned elements are used to establish occupational health and safety objectives, programs, plans, and policies.  The concept of an occupational health and safety management system may seem somewhat abstract.  Fortunately though, you do not have to completely understand, absorb, or memorize what it means.  By simply meeting all the OHSAS 18001 requirements, you will automatically establish an integrated occupational health and safety management system for your business.      

What is OHSAS 18001?

OHSAS 18001 is an occupational health and safety management standard.  It defines a set of occupational health and safety management requirements for occupational health and safety management systems.  OHSAS 18001 is intended to help organizations control occupational health and safety risks.  It was developed in response to widespread demand for a recognized standard against which to be certified and assessed. 

What is the Purpose of OHSAS 18001? 

The purpose of OHSAS 18001 is to help organizations manage and control their occupational health and safety risks and to subsequently improve their occupational health and safety performance.  Businesses can achieve this purpose by developing an occupational health and safety management system that complies with OHSAS 18001.    

List of Services relating to Occupational Health and Safety

ISO SURE is able to assist you with any of the occupational health and safety services mentioned below:

• System Implementation;
• Ensure Certification Audit Readiness;
• Ensure Compliance with International Best Practices;
• System Re-engineering;
• System Management and Maintenance;
• Develop a Health and Safety Management System;
• Draft a Health and Safety Manual;
• Develop Health and Safety Policies and Procedures;
• Review current Policies and Procedures;
• Conduct Internal Health and Safety Management System Audits;
• Conduct Gap Analysis Audits;
• Conduct Supplier/Third Party Audits;
• Conduct Health and Safety Inspections;
• Develop Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures;
• Develop Emergency Response Procedures;
• Ensure Compliance with the OSH Act;
• Manage and Control Health and Safety Documentation;
• Arrange Occupational Health Surveys;
• Ensure Compliance with Mine Health and Safety Regulations;
• Do Incident Investigations;
• Advice and Consultancy Service;
• Ensure compliance with Construction Regulations;
• Ensure compliance with Hazardous Chemical Regulations;
• Ensure compliance with Safety Sign Regulations;
• Ensure compliance with Fire Fighting Equipment Regulations; and
• Arrange Fire Fighting Equipment Inspections.

For queries on any of the services above, contact us today!