What is OHSAS 18001?

The OHSAS 18001 standard (may also be mistakenly referred to as ISO 18001) is internationally accepted as a method of assessing and auditing occupational health and safety management systems. Developed by leading trade and international standards bodies, it provides a framework for organisations to instigate proper and effective management of health & safety in the workplace.

By having a clearly defined management system in place to identify and control health and safety risks, organisations are able to minimise risks to their workforce and visitors or external contractors on their premises. The standard will enable organisations to put in place processes for continually reviewing and improving occupational health and safety.

What are the benefits of BS OHSAS 18001?

Create the best possible working conditions across your organization
Identify hazards and put in place controls to manage them
Reduce workplace accidents and illness to cut related costs and downtime
Engage and motivate staff with better, safer working conditions
Demonstrate compliance to customers and suppliers
Reduction in the number of accidents
Less absenteeism
Reduction in downtime and associated cost
Lower Insurance premiums
Higher productivity
Improved business performance.
Improved management of health and safety risks
Improved reputation
Improved compliance with legislation
Lower risks of prosecution and fines
Integration with existing management systems
Reduction in the costs associated with accident at work
Enhanced status and competitive advantage