The Health and Safety & OHSAS Guide

 

Welcome to the OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Zone. Here you will find a information, guidence, resources and recommendations to help you address the requirements of this standard, and to manage health and safety more effectively. 


What is OHSAS 18001? 
OHSAS 18000 is an international occupational health and safety management system specification. It comprises two parts, 18001 and 18002 and embraces BS8800 and a number of other publications. 


Who Wrote It? 
OHSAS 18001 was created via a concerted effort from a number of the worlds leading national standards bodies, certification bodies, and specialist consultancies. 


How Can it Help? 
OHSAS helps in a variety of respects... it helps: minimise risk to employees/etc; improve an existing OH&S management system; demonstrate diligence; gain assurance; etc. The benefits can be substantial 


Policies and Procedures 
Central to OHSAS requirements are strong policies and procedures. To assist in this respect, we can therefore offer a full code of practice. 



More Information on the Standard? 
OHSAS 18000 actually forms part of the acclaimed Health and Safety Electronic Kit. This includes not only the text from OHSAS 18001/2, but a safety manual, and implementation guide and various other materials and information. This is an excellent next step.

Alternatively, please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and guidance. 

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