Health and Safety Management Systems

How can OHSAS help me?

OHSAS helps in a variety of respects. It helps to minimise risk to employees/etc; improve an existing OHSAS management system; demonstrate diligence; and gain assurance; etc. The benefits can be substantial...

Benefits of a OHSAS System:
Satisfying the registration demands of your current or future customers. Improving credibility and acceptance of international audiences. OHSAS 18001 is not only recognised, but also accepted throughout the world. Improve your acceptance by the general public, regulators, and other parties interested in your products or services.

In a competitive marketplace, your customers are looking for more than just keen pricing from you. Companies need to demonstrate that their businesses are managed efficiently and responsibly, and that they can provide a reliable service without excessive downtime caused by work-related accidents and incidents.

Certifying your OHSAS 18001 management system enables your organisation to prove that it conforms to the specification, and provides the following benefits:
Potential reduction in the number of accidents Potential reduction in downtime and associated costs Demonstration of legal and regulatory compliance Demonstration to stakeholders of your commitment to health and safety Demonstration of an innovative and forward thinking approach Increased access to new customers and business partners Better management of health and safety risks, now and in the future. OHSAS 18001 has become known as a typical “good citizen” credential. Through registration to OHSAS 18001, your company is considered to be on the same level of excellence shared by businesses all over the world.  You will always be prepared for external inspections and audits.

A safe and healthy workplace is promoted through implementing Health and Safety Management systems. A Health and Safety Management System is a process that an employer puts in place to minimize the occurrence of sickness and injuries in the workplace. The implementation of a Health and Safety Management System is accomplished through the assessment and identification of workplace hazards.

Risk control in all workplace operations is then also able to take place. It is important to note that the complexity and scope of a Health and Safety Management System may vary depending on the nature of work performed, as well as the type of environment it is being performed in. The range of employee-related risks in the workplace are managed. This enables your company to control insurance costs and most likely lead to an increase in performance from its existing operations.

SQMC's advice...

Before implementing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System, you need to be sure of your decision. It is costly and at times difficult to implement an Occupational Health and Safety Management System that works well and adds value to your organisation. Also realise that the process may not be short. Once implemented though, it acts as a tool to help run the organisation better and secure continual improvement. Always ensure that top management is at all times fully supportive of the OHSAS Management System implementation process.

It is very important for all employers to be aware of the following when in the process of planning your Health and Safety Management system:
The people that you should protect; and The regulations concerned with occupational health and safety applying to you and your business operations.

Policies and Procedures

Central to OHSAS requirements are strong policies and procedures. SQMC can assist in this respect.

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Through registration to OHSAS 18001, your company is considered to be on the same level of excellence shared by businesses all over the world.