OHSAS 18001:2007 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

OHSAS 18001 is the internationally recognized specification for occupational health and safety management systems. The standard promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows health and safety risks to be systematically identified and controlled and the potential for accidents reduced whilst facilitating legislative compliance and improving the overall company performance.

The following key areas are addressed by OHSAS 18001:
•    Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
•    Legal and other requirements
•    Health and safety objectives and programmes
•    Resources, structure and responsibility
•    Training, awareness and competence
•    Consultation and communication
•    Operational control
•    Emergency preparedness and response
•    Performance measuring, monitoring and improvement

SSG can ensure that your occupational health and safety management system is aligned with the requirements of OHSAS 18001 and steer you towards a successful certification from a UKAS accredited auditor.

Benefits of System Implementation
•    Reduces accidents numbers
•    Improves management of health and safety risks
•    Improves compliance with legislation
•    Reduces downtime and business losses
•    Lowers insurance premiums
•    Increases productivity and improves business performance
•    Enhances company reputation
•    Increases levels of communication and consultation
•    Lowers risk of prosecution and fines
•    Integrates with existing management systems