OHSAS 18001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series) is an internationally recognized standard that provides a framework for managing workplace health and safety risks.
It is designed to help organizations create safer working environments for employees, contractors, and visitors while complying with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Although not an ISO standard, OHSAS 18001 aligns closely with ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) and uses the Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle to drive continuous improvement.

Core Objectives

• Identify and assess workplace hazards.
• Implement controls to reduce or eliminate risks.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
• Promote a culture of safety and prevention.
• Continuously improve safety performance.

Key Benefits

• Risk Reduction – Fewer accidents, injuries, and safety-related disruptions.
• Cost Savings – Lower incident-related costs, insurance premiums, and downtime.
• Compliance Assurance – Confidence in meeting regulatory requirements.
• Reputation Protection – Demonstrates due diligence to clients, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Consistent Safety Management – A proven, systematic approach for now and the future.

Implementation Approach

1. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment – Pinpointing potential threats.
2. Control Measures – Applying preventive and protective actions.
3. Legal & Regulatory Compliance Review – Understanding and meeting statutory obligations.
4. OHS Policy Development – Setting out the organization’s safety commitment.
5. Program Deployment – Embedding safety into daily operations.
6. Emergency Preparedness – Establishing response and recovery plans.