What is OHSAS 18001?

OHSAS 18001:2007 is an occupational health and safety management standard. It defines a set of requirements related to the effective management and implementation of an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS).

The new OHSAS 18001:2007 standard was published during July of 2007. It replaces OHSAS 18001:1999. OHSAS 18001 applies to all types of organisations, designed in a way that businesses large or small can maintain their OH&S systems effectively.

OHSAS 18001 was designed to help organisations to manage and control their OH&S risks and through continual improvement and monitoring, improve their OH&S performance.

The OHSAS standard was created in a way that it can fit in with other management systems such as ISO 9001 & ISO 14001, either being operated as a stand alone entity or as part of a larger integrated system.

Health & Safety within the workplace is paramount to the integrity of your organisation. Whether you operate in an office environment or on a construction site, implementation of the requirements of OHSAS 18001 can help to ensure that you not only comply with legislation but maintain a safe and comfortable working environment for your employees.

Benefits of achieving OHSAS 18001 include:

Reduction in accidents and potential litigation

Increased credibility within your industry

Demonstrated high levels of occupational health & safety when looking to take on new contracts and expand your customer base

Potential reduction in costs

All businesses need to take Health & Safety seriously, and CQS are here to enable you to ensure that you meet your obligations.

We can help you produce a Health & Safety Policy covering the following areas:

   General Health & Safety Policy Statement

  Responsibilities and authority   

  Advice & Consultancy

  Training

  Accident Reporting

  Emergency Procedures

  Hazardous Substances

  Plant & Equipment

  Sub-Contractors

  Office & Site Safety

  Noise

  Auditing

  Records