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Occupational Health & Safety Management System - OHSAS 18001
1. Introduction ISO 18001 - is a framework that allows an organisation to consistently identify and control its health and safety risks, reduce the potential for accidents, aid legislative compliance and improve overall performance.
BS OHSAS 18001 is the assessment specication for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. It was developed in response to the need for companies to meet their health and safety obligations in an efficient manner. The following key areas are addressed by BS OHSAS 18001: Planning for hazard identication, 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 |
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