Benefits of implementing ISO 18001:2007 (OHSAS) –

Chance to minimize the number of Occupational accidents Enhanced profitability through less time lost and improved processes Proof of compliance with National and International OHSAS Legislation Chance to continually improve your own OHSAS management system

Introduction:
OHSAS 18001 is an assessment standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. The focus of the standard is to systemize the process of addressing the Health and Safety obligations applicable to a Organization. The objective then becomes to manage the risk related to accident and ether health concern arousing due to the operating condition at the work place and also comply with legislation and improve performance.

The OHSAS 18001 has been designed to be compatible with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, to help your organization meet their health and safety obligations in an efficient manner. The OHSMS is moreover implemented as a risk management tool to reduce the risk associated with health, safety and legislation noncompliance. It was designed by a Consortium of Prominent Agencies , International Standards, Certification Bodies and experts to address a gap where no third-party certifiable international standard prevailed.

The following key areas are addressed by OHSAS 18001:

• Planning for hazard identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control
  
• OHSAS Management Programme
  
• Structure and Responsibility
  
• Training, Awareness and Competence
  
• Consultation and Communication
  
• Operational Control
  
• Emergency preparedness and response
  
• Performance measuring, Monitoring and Improvement

OHSAS 18001 can be adopted by any wishing to implement a formal procedure, which will reduce the risks associated with health and safety in the working environment for employees, customers and the general public. The nature and size of the business is irrespective for the implementation, the desire to create a safe, organized, people caring and ethical work environment is sufficient.