OHSAS 18001: Accreditation In Progress

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You need a trusted auditor for your Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) certification. Choose Smithers Quality Assessments (SQA) for personal, expert auditor services, tailored to your business needs.

OHSAS 18001OHSMS/OHSAS 18001 Overview
SQA will be accredited for Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) standards conforming to Occupation Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) 18001, CSA Z1000, and/or ANSI/AIHA Z10 to organizations worldwide. OHSAS 18001 is the most recognized international standard for health and safety management and is a key standard of the OHSMS. OHSMS certification is relevant to all businesses, but is typically applied in industries with higher risk situations regarding health and safety of its workers and visitors. At this time, it is voluntary to implement and follow an OHSMS. 
Companies achieving OHSMS certification benefit from:

  • reduced accidents and improved health of its workers, both of which lead to reduced insurance premiums. 
  • enhanced safety controls in the work environment.
  • a documented safety and health management system outlining steps for management review, internal audits, incident reporting and corrective actions, communication with interested parties and more.

While certification is not required at this time, implementing and following an effective OHSMS plan allows your business to create:

  • A detailed and extensive hazard and risk assessment for all operational aspects, as well as preventative steps aimed at their mitigation.
  • Clear and well-communicated best practices for the safety and health of employees, contractors and visitors.

Why choose SQA as your OHSMS auditor?

SQA has a “No Surprises” philosophy that reduces the uncertainty of the OHSMS standards. By becoming an integral part of your team, and providing you with easy-to-follow OHSMS audit checklists and worksheets, we get to know your business and help you thoroughly prepare. This reduces stress, helps facilitate the certification process and maintain your certification status.
We maintain open communication with you throughout the entire process. We welcome your feedback and discussion in an objective manner. Our proprietary certification process is designed to provide objective, value-added feedback on your business performance. Our auditors also are required to pass an industry competency test, which ensures you have the most knowledgeable auditors working to help you with the ISO 18001 certification process.
At the end of the assessment, we conduct a closing meeting where findings, recommendations and improvement plans (if necessary) are discussed. If the audit is successful, you receive your recommendation for OHSMS certification, followed by surveillance and renewal activities to ensure maintenance.

Call SQA today to discuss your OHSMS auditor needs. You also can transfer your certification to SQA. Contact us at 330.762.4231 today!