An OHSAS 18001 certificate proves that your management system has been measured against a best practice standard and found compliant.
Issued by a third party accreditation body/registrar, the certificate lets employees and other stakeholders know that you proactively protect the health and safety of your work force.
OHSAS 18001 provides a modern framework for control and improvement of occupational health and safety performance.
The OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) certification system is created by an association of national standard bodies, certification bodies/registrars, and specialist consultancies.
It enables organizations to manage operational risks and improve performance. It also provides guidance on how to manage OHSAS 18001 Quality Management System certificate the health and safety aspects of your business activities more effectively, while taking into careful consideration accident prevention, risk reduction and the well-being of employees.
OHSAS 18001 certification can positively improve the efficiency of internal operations and consequently reduce accidents, danger and downtime. Employee safety and the quality of the working environment are actively improved because objectives and responsibilities are made clearer and all employees are prepared to effectively deal with any future hazards.
OHSAS 18001 ensures compliance with current legal requirements, reducing the risk of penalties or possible litigation.
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