OHSAS
18001 is an assessment specification for Occupational Health
and Safety Management System.
Since
1950, World Health Organization & International Labour
Organization have defined the Occupational health &
safety. In April 1999, the British Standard Institute released
the specification that they called OHSAS 18001. This was
developed in response to strong worldwide demand for a generalized,
comprehensive outline for managing occupational health &
safety issues Occupational health should aim at
- The
promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical.
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Mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations.
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The prevention amongst workers of departures from health
caused by their working conditions.
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The protection of workers in their employment from risks
resulting from factors adverse to health.
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The placing and maintenance of the worker in an occupational
environment adapted to his physiological and psychological
capabilities.
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Ensuring the proper and effective management of worker
health & safety.
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Demonstrating to regulatory bodies the seriousness of
their commitment to these issues.
Benefits
of OHSAS 18001:1999
- A
structured approach to hazard identification and risk
management which can contribute to the provision of a
healthier and safer working environment and the avoidance
of a high proportion of accidents and occupational health
problems – this should help reduce lost time through employee
illness and injury.
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An increase in staff motivation by active participation
in the process of continuous improvement and hazard reduction.
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Improve relations with industry and Government as this
standard is designed to ensure that legal regulations
are complied by the organization.
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Enhances the public images of the organization.
