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  • This standard is voluntary to implement and follow at this time.
  • OHSAS 18001 adopted many of the same quality management principles as ISO 9001, and applies them to health and safety risks in any organization.
  • Core requirements of OHSAS 18001 include, but are not limited to, the development of a safety and health policy, hazard and risk identification, program implementation and management, training, awareness and competency, documentation, audits and management review.
  • OHSAS 18001 requires continual improvement, simplified by regular review and feedback, as well as expert auditors who can identify opportunity areas.

What was the need for developing OHSMS?
The history of OHSMS began with federal governments enacting laws aimed at providing protection of all workers regarding safety and health risks associated with workplaces.  After these laws were put in place, organizations realized that the laws only told companies what they had to comply with, and there was no guidance on how to achieve and maintain compliance. 
To meet this need, various management systems standards were developed that provide clear-cut requirements for establishing, implementing and maintaining a management system that proactively leads to compliance with applicable laws. OHSAS 18001 has emerged as a standard of choice.
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