OHSAS 18001

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Comparison between the elements of ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001

18001 Family of Documents

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Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series - the OHSAS 18001 "Specification" and the accompanying OHSAS 18002, Guidelines for the Implementation of OHSAS 18001, have been developed in response to customer demand for a recognizable occupational health and safety management system standard against which their management systems can be assessed and certified.

OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety) is very similar to 14001, written by some of the same people who wrote ISO 14001. It has not yet, however, been adopted by ISO. Will it ever be?.....not sure, but it doesn't have to be. You can still have your company "certified" by a Registrar that it meets the OHSAS 18001 standard.

Insurance companies are beginning to take notice.

It is a Risk Reduction/Risk Management program. Will your insurance company give consideration to your company for implementing 18001? ..... call them, they may.

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OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Background

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Occupational Health & Safety Compliance is a legal requirement. Remember OSHA and 29 CFR 1910. Inspectors from federal and state can visit you at any time, without notice. An effective Health & Safety Management System is a must. By following the OHSAS 18001 "Standard", you will gain control of your Health & Safety Issues by using a method that has been proven effective by major corporations world wide. Companies like Owens Corning and Alcan have implemented and certified to OHSAS 18001.

There is a "Family of OHSAS 18001 Documents", but the main document to which Certification is granted is OHSAS 18001.

What will I gain by "doing" OHSAS 18001?

Corporate Governance is on the top of everyone's list. Taking steps to protect the stock/stake holders has become a part of almost all organizations strategic plan. A company executive who doesn't, is at personal and professional risk.

Reducing a company's exposure to risk. Accidents happen. With healthcare costs weighing on the bottom line of a company, any reduction in accidents, workers compensation claims provides not only a tremendous culture benefit, but also a financial benefit.
All managers will try to avoid accidents or compliance infringements that could cost the company a fine. But world class managers will agree that doing only just enough to keep the company out of trouble with government inspectors is a rather weak and reactive approach to business in today's increasingly litigious world. World Class companies use proven systems. The OHSAS 18001 standards are practical tools for the manager who is not satisfied with mere compliance with legislation – which may be perceived as a cost of doing business. They're for the proactive manager with the breadth of vision to understand that implementing a strategic approach can bring return on investment in environment-related measures. Implementing an OHSAS 18001 system will give you far more than just confidence that you are complying with the law. The OHSAS 18001 approach drives you to take a hard look at all areas where your business has health and safety risks.

Jerry Poague BSME MBA, has 18 years manufacturing experience, and worked as an Engineering Manager with hands on Safety requirements, such as Lock-out-Tag-out, Confined Space Entry, Hazardous Waste handling (HAZWOPER), fall prevention/protection, and others. In that role, he was a member of the OHSAS 18001 management implementation team.

With this valuable knowledge he can assis in integrating ISO 14001, 9000 and QS 9000 into an overall Management System.

OHSAS 18001 is a tool that can be used to provide assurance to management and stake holders, that you are in control of your Occupational Health and Safety processes, and are committed to improving them.

Less accidents, less workers compensation claims, less insurance costs are all goals within reach.

Employees, in turn, are usually happier and have the peace of mind that their company cares about their welfare.

Full Service Implementation:

Cost Estimates including Registrar Quotations

Initial System Evaluation ("Gap Analysis" or “Feasibility Study”)

Documentation Development (Procedures, Work Instructions, forms, records, etc.)

Identification of Aspects and Impacts, evaluation of “Significance”

Implementation Assistance and Guidance

Integration with existing ISO 9001:2000 and 14001 Systems

Technical Writing

Participation in Steering Team Meetings and Management Reviews as required

Executive Management Overview

Management Occupational Health & Safety Implementation Committee Training

OSHA Compliance Basics.

Next-Level-Management 18001 Requirements Training (Champion Training)

Fundamentals & Vocabulary Training

Employee Awareness Training - Work with employee teams to apply and understand your system and their work instructions as they apply to Job Hazards.

Internal Auditor/Guidelines for Auditing – 2 days training, may include first audit on day 3.

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