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OHSAS 18001:1999, 18001:2007 Occupational health and
safety
Overview
OHSAS 18001 is a globally recognised occupational health and
safety management system. It defines the health and labour
protection system of an organisation as specified by internationally
accredited certification bodies.
An OHSAS 18001 certificate establishes that your organisation
is committed to safety and health at the workplace. The certificate
assures the employees and stakeholders that your organisation
is proactively protecting the health and safety of the work
force.
An international standard, ISO-OHSAS 18001:1999, 18001:2007 can integrate
smoothly with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 for environmental management
systems.
OHSAS 18001:1999, 18001:2007 certification
The OHSAS 18001 certificate specifies the standard for an
occupational health and safety (OH&S) management system,
to enable an organisation to control its OH&S risks and
improve its performance.
The occupational health and safety assessment series OHSAS
18001 helps organisations formulate occupational health and
safety policies and objectives. With the growing incidence
of on-site mishaps, organisations have recognised the need
for accident-free workplaces and are turning towards an integrated
safety policy like OHSAS 18001. The OHSAS 18001 certification
is open to all industries and sectors.
The extent of application of the certification will depend on
factors like the occupational health and safety policy of the
organisation, the nature of its activities, and the conditions
under which it operates. OHSAS 18001 does not affect product
or service safety; it safeguards the health and safety of employees
and other stakeholders.
Benefits of adoption
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Reduction in the number of accidents and
interruptions in production due to better control over
hazards at the workplace |
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Focus on employee safety results in a satisfied,
motivated and highly productive work force |
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Legal compliance with minimal administrative
effort |
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Improves company image and boosts international
competitiveness |
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Demonstrates an innovative and forward
thinking approach |
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Reduction in insurance costs |
Certification process
The certification process is a multiple-step process. The certification
cycle is described briefly:
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Application for certification from client |
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Offer from TUV India |
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Offer acceptance from client and order
confirmation by TUV India |
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Preaudit (optional) |
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Certification audit |
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Issue of certificate on successful completion
of certification audit |
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Surveillance audits at defined interval |
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Recertification audit |
TUV's services
Reducing accidents at work and ensuring failure-free operations
can make a significant contribution to corporate success.
OHSAS 18001 is structured to align closely with ISO 14001
and ISO 9001, enabling businesses to set up an integrated
management system with minimum outlay. Experienced safety
auditors at TUV India perform audits in accordance with this
specification.
TUV India's certification and audits are designed to ensure
that your organisation effectuates an integrated management
system with prevention and occupational safety as the basis.
Adoption of OSHAS 18001 brings about a reversal of health
and safety-related problems and ushers in a more productive
work environment.
Contact
us
Mr. Shrikant Kulkarni
General
Manager, Certification operation
Tel: 022-6647 7000
Email: kulkarni@tuv-nord.com
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