Certification that your management system operates in compliance to external standards


Whilst Health and Safety (H&S) issues for companies have been addressed, due to the legal and regulatory requirements of their respective countries, there has never been a published or recognized standard that utilizes existing published standards.


With the advent of OHSAS 18001 to name one such document, simple and straightforward guidance now exists, drawing on the existing clauses and structures of ISO 9000 and ISO 14001.


In providing a framework (OHSAS 18001) the many issues of H&S can be brought together into a manageable documented system.

With the guidance now in place, the resultant systems, whether integrated or not, ensure that the tools for control exist. This provides peace of mind for senior management along with systems and procedures for staff. This can reduce legal costs and working time lost.

Many large companies also encourage their suppliers to provide evidence of H&S awareness.
For those clients seeking certification to OHSAS 18001 the process is as follows:


STEPS TO OHSAS 18001 CERTIFICATION


Step 1

Application form completed.


Step 2

A report is issued to the client, based on a review of the documentation submitted.


Step 3

On-site audit.


Step 4

Once certified, ongoing surveillance visits are performed annually.


Notes The process above is basically the same processes as that for ISO 9001 certification.


COSTS OF OHSAS 18001 CERTIFICATION


Costs for OHSAS 18001 will be given on a case by case basis. Please contact your local office for more details


Note:
Those companies that are being audited and registered to Health & Safety should notify the relevant regulatory body or bodies (including URS) of any known breach of regulation / legislation appertaining to the system certified.