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OHSAS 18001 System Implementation
The Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS 18001) Specification has been developed in response to customer demand for a recognizable occupational health and safety management system standard against which their management systems can be assessed and certified. It is published by the British Standards Institution.
There are sound financial reasons for reducing work related accidents and ill-health, as well as ethical and regulatory reasons. An organization should manage his activities in such a way as to anticipate and prevent circumstances that may result in occupational injury or ill-health.
The OHS Management System could be a part of the overall management system which includes organizational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the OHS policy, and so managing the OHS risks associated with the business of the organization.
The potential benefits of OHSAS 18001 are :
Internal :
a)Eliminates or minimizes risk to employees
b)Improves OHS performance
c)Reduces insurance costs
d)Reduces production down time due to accidents and sick leaves
External :
a)Eliminates or minimizes risk to other interested parties who may be exposed to OHS risks
b)Assures interested parties of its conformance with the organizationˇ¦s OHS policy
c)Enhances image and global competitiveness
d)Satisfies vendor / investor criteria and the requirements of the Factory and Industrial Undertakings (safety management) Regulation published by the Labour Department
Requirements of OHSAS 18001 are :
Clause Requirements
4 OHS management system elements
4.1 General requirements
4.2 OHS Policy
4.3 Planning
4.3.1 Planning for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
4.3.2 Legal and other requirements
4.3.3 Objectives
4.3.4 OHS management programme(s)
4.4 Implementation and operation
4.4.1 Structure and responsibility
4.4.2 Training, awareness and competence
4.4.3 Consultation and communication
4.4.4 Documentation
4.4.5 Document and data control
4.4.6 Operational control
4.4.7 Emergency preparedness and response
4.5 Checking and corrective action
4.5.1 Performance measurement and monitoring
4.5.2 Accidents, incidents, nonconformance and corrective and preventive action
4.5.3 Records and records management
4.5.4 Audit
4.6 Management review
Typical OHS Management System Documentation :
Occupational Health & Safety Manual, policy, & procedure; objectives, targets & programme; lists of hazards & risks, applicable regulations, licenses & permits; details of internal audit, complaints received & incidents; Initial Safety Review etc.
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Outline of Consultancy Programme :
The following shows a typical consultancy programme :
a)It takes around 6 to 12 months to complete.
b)Consultants will provide on-site consultancy services.
c)Certification will be carried out by a separate Certification Body and it could combine with other management systems, such as ISO 9000.
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TYPICAL OHSAS 18001 CONSULTANCY PROCESS
Step 1 : Start
Step 2 : Risk Assessment
Step 3 : Assist in Preparation of OHS Documentation
Step 4 : OHS System Implementation
Step 5 : OHS Internal Audit
Step 6 : Initial Assessment by Certification Body
Step 7 : Mock Audit by Consultant
Step 8 : Main Assessment by Certification Body
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