OHSAS 18000 On Occupational Health & Safety
OHSAS 18000 On Occupational Health & Safety
In 2007, the original OSHAS 18001:1999 was replaced by an updated version, BS OHSAS
18001:2007. For companies already (or about to become) certified according to OHSAS
18001:1999, a conversion period until July 2009 has been set. For companies getting involved
now, the new version applies. One of the main changes in the new version is that more
emphasis is put on “health”, rather than “safety”.
Market impact
Up to 2007, OHSAS 18001 had been implemented by approximately 16 000 organisations in
more than 80 countries, making OHSAS 18001 the most important management system for
OH&S.
There is no data available on the importance of OHSAS 18001 in different sectors and
industries.
Content
OHSAS 18001 was developed to be compatible with the ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001
(environmental) management systems, in order to facilitate the integration of quality,
environmental and occupational health and safety management systems by organisations.
To complement OHSAS 18001, the guidance document OHSAS 18002 has been published.
OHSAS 18002 explains the requirements of the specification and shows how to work towards
implementation and registration.
 For more information on OHSAS 18001 and OHSAS 18002, please see a link to BSI’s
information pages in the external links section.
Monitoring
OHSAS 18001 makes it possible to certify a company’s OH&S management system, which
means a certification does not apply to the company, facility or product. Surveillance audits
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