What are some of the benefits of conformance and/or certification to OHSAS 18001?
There is no doubt that OHSAS 18001 enables a structured, recognized framework for the effective management of health and safety risks. Some of the key benefits of an OH&S management system based on OHSAS 18001 include: • Reduced exposure of employees and other parties to occupational health and safety risks associated with your company’s activities. • Greater assurance of employee and contractor conformance with occupational health and safety policy. • Demonstration of conformance to third parties, and of due diligence generally. • Consistent and proven managed approach to present and future health and safety risks. • Process to ensure continual improvement of your OH&S management system. • Assurance of regulatory compliance through prevention practices. • Reduced employee and production downtime. • Greater employee involvement and a more motivated workforce. • Good synergy with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. • Reduced liability and risk through safer processes. • Provides a competitive marke
