Occupational health and safety needs careful attention to reduce the risks. We explain a standard that may help.
Factfile
OHSAS 1800: 1999 is a management system standard for occupational health and safetyThe standard was developed in response to customer demand for a occupational health and safety management systems standard against which their management systems could be assessedThe specification takes a structured approach to safety management The emphasis is placed on practices being pro-active and preventive by the identification of hazards and the evaluation and control of work-related risksThe five basic components of the standard are policy, planning, implementation, checking and a reviewThe standard is compatible with ISO 9001: 2000 and ISO 14001: 1996OHSAS 18001 can be a standalone specification or integrated into quality and environmental management systemSource
Electrical and Mechanical Contractor
Postscript
Chris Ottaway manages the ECA's free management systems helpline for members (tel: 01277 363653). He is md of Ottaway & Associates.
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