What is BS OHSAS 18001:2007?
Organizations of all kinds are under constant pressure to comply with occupational health and safety regulations and perform in line with their policy. BS OHSAS 18001:2007 sets out the minimum requirements for a best practice occupational health and safety management system – helping organizations to control their hazards and risks, while boosting their performance. This standard also assists companies with their planning and policy formation, while ensuring they comply with the latest health and safety requirements and legislation. It applies to organizations and enterprises of all types and sizes, and accommodates various geographical, cultural and social conditions.
How does it work?
BS OHSAS 18001:2007 helps organizations to implement a sound occupational health and safety management system, so they can reduce risks to personnel and put the right safety measures in place. The standard also looks at the best ways to improve and maintain occupational health and safety systems, while perform in line with the company’s policy. By complying with BS OHSAS 18001: 2007, organizations can improve their overall working environment and the conditions of employment.
Who should buy it?
- Occupational health and safety officers
- Health and safety officers
- All organizations wishing to implement an occupational health and safety management system
- Health and safety inspectors
- Quality assessors
- Regulatory bodies
- Certification bodies
- Approval organizations
Why BSI?
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Now available as a laminated pocketbook for better durability and portability
Also available:
The OHSAS Standards and Guidance Collection. Occupational Health and Safety Systems
BS OHSAS 18002:2008 Occupational health and safety management systems. Guidelines for the implementation of BS OHSAS 18001:2007
BS 18004 Guide to occupational health and safety management
