OHSAS 18001

OHSAS 18001 is intended to ensure safe and secure work environment. OHSAS implementation by business or other enterprises also ensures that they would be in compliance with certain requirements related to Occupational Health from the two world bodies - the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Organizations typically define an OHSMS (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) as the primary vehicle to institutionalize policies and practices related for providing safe and securework environment to the employees and visitors, both inside and around its facilities. An effective implementation of OHSAS 18001 will generally also make use of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.

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