OHSAS 18001

What is OHSAS 18001?

OHSAS 18001 is a specification for Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management Systems jointly developed by a number of international third party certification bodies, national standards bodies, and other interested parties. 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. Download OHSAS Fact Sheet (PDF 131 KB).

The benefits of OHSAS 18001

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.

Your OHSAS 18001 certification from SGS enables you to demonstrate high levels of occupational health and safety when bidding for international contracts, expanding locally to accommodate new business, or negotiating insurance premiums.

Regular assessments performed by SGS helps you to continually use, monitor and improve your Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems and related processes. This improves the reliability of your internal operations to meet customer requirements, as well as overall performance. You may also gain a significant improvement in staff motivation, commitment and understanding of their responsibility in helping ensure workplace safety.