OHSAS 18001:2007:
The OHSAS 18001 standard is widely used around the world. The OHSAS Task Force Editorial Board is represented by national certification bodies, regulatory bodies, and occupational health and safety experts from around the world, including the United States, South America, Europe, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and China. The drafting committee, together with a number of industry associations, including the Federal Association of Small Businesses, agreed on occupational health and safety guidelines and further developed a management approach to occupational health and safety.
OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 approaches are based on the use of the PDCA cycle. That is the concept of continuous improvement. Management system standard ISO 9001, PDCA approach below. The concept is very close to the ISO 14001 standard and allows the integration or coordination of common parts. Absolute Bureau of Certifications & Inspection LLC offers integrated certification for compliance with two or more standards, enabling organizations to reduce certification costs.
Implementation and Certification Benefits:
Increase employee confidence and improve the psychological climate.
Improving Working Conditions, Prevention, and Reduction of Occupational Accidents and Occupational Diseases.
Reduced downtime and associated costs, reduced direct and indirect operating costs.
Insurance Benefits Reduced costs by implementing risk management and improving operational efficiency.
Building a positive image of the organization that shows genuine concern for its employees.